PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
You are the project manager for a PRINCE2 project to upgrade a hospital's patient records system. During the 'Initiating a Project' process, you are developing the Business Case theme. The executive has asked you to ensure that the business case includes a clear justification for the project. Which of the following must be included in the Business Case to meet PRINCE2 requirements?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any project document can be part of the Business Case, when PRINCE2 specifies only certain elements.
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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The reasons why the project is needed, including expected benefits and risks
The Business Case in PRINCE2 must include the reasons for the project, expected benefits, and risks to justify the investment. It is not a repository for schedules, team lists, or quality criteria. These belong to other themes. The correct content ensures the project remains viable and aligned with business objectives.
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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The detailed quality criteria for each deliverable
Why it's wrong here
Quality criteria are part of the Quality theme and are documented in the Quality Management Strategy and Product Descriptions. The Business Case does not need to contain detailed quality criteria. While quality is important for benefits realization, it is not a required component of the Business Case itself. Including it would confuse the purpose of the Business Case.
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The reasons why the project is needed, including expected benefits and risks
Why this is correct
The Business Case must document the reasons for the project, the expected benefits, and the risks. This aligns with PRINCE2's requirement that the Business Case provides justification. It includes the business need, options considered, and the investment appraisal. Without this, the project lacks a valid rationale.
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A list of all team members and their responsibilities
Why it's wrong here
Team member responsibilities are defined in the Organization theme, not the Business Case. While the Business Case may reference key roles, it does not require a full list of team members. The focus is on business justification, not on detailed organizational structure. Including this would be inappropriate for the Business Case.
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A detailed project schedule with Gantt chart
Why it's wrong here
A project schedule is part of the Plans theme and is not a required component of the Business Case. While useful, it does not provide the justification for the project. The Business Case focuses on costs, benefits, risks, and rationale, not on the timeline. PRINCE2 does not mandate a Gantt chart as part of the Business Case.
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