PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
You are the project manager for a PRINCE2 project to implement a new payroll system. The project is in the 'Starting up a Project' process. You are asked to create the initial Business Case. What is the PRIMARY purpose of the Business Case at this point?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the outline Business Case with the full Business Case or with other project documents.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To justify the project's existence and confirm it is worth initiating
The outline Business Case in Starting up a Project is used to justify the project and decide whether it is worth initiating. It provides initial reasons, benefits, and risks. It is not a detailed plan, organization chart, or product list. Those are developed later in the project lifecycle.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To provide a detailed plan for the entire project
Why it's wrong here
A detailed project plan is developed later, in the Initiating a Project process. The Business Case at Starting up a Project is an outline, focusing on justification. It does not contain a detailed plan. The purpose is to establish whether the project is viable and worth initiating. A detailed plan would be premature at this stage.
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To justify the project's existence and confirm it is worth initiating
Why this is correct
During Starting up a Project, the Business Case is an outline that provides initial justification. It helps the project board decide whether to initiate the project. It includes the business need, expected benefits, and risks. The purpose is to ensure the project is aligned with business strategy and worth further investment.
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To define the project's organization structure and roles
Why it's wrong here
The organization structure is defined in the Organization theme and documented in the Project Initiation Documentation. The Business Case does not define roles and responsibilities. While the Business Case may reference key stakeholders, its primary purpose is justification. Defining the organization is a separate activity in Initiating a Project.
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To list all the products to be delivered by the project
Why it's wrong here
The list of products is part of the Plans theme, specifically the Product Breakdown Structure and Product Descriptions. The Business Case does not list all products. It focuses on the rationale and benefits. While products are important, they are not the primary content of the Business Case at this stage.
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