4.1.6 Describe the PRINCE2 Technique for the ‘business Case’ Practice (5.3.1) PRINCE2-FOUNDATION-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a required content item of a PRINCE2 business case?

   • ADetailed project schedule
   • BBenefits and dis-benefits
   • CCommunication plan
   • DTeam roles and responsibilities
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2. 2application · medium

   A project manager is preparing the business case for a new online payment system. The finance director wants to see the expected increase in sales, the costs of implementation, and the potential negative effects on existing customers. Which sections of the business case should the project manager ensure are included?

   • ARisks, timescales, and reasons
   • BOptions, risks, and timescales
   • CBenefits, costs, and dis-benefits
   • DReasons, benefits, and options
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project is facing an exception where costs are exceeding tolerance. The executive is on leave, and the project manager needs a decision to continue. Who can approve an updated business case in the executive's absence?

   • AThe senior user, because they represent the business interests
   • BThe project manager, because they maintain the business case
   • CThe project assurance role, because they monitor the business case
   • DThe project board as a whole, with the executive's delegated authority
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project is in the Initiating a Project process. The project manager has produced a draft business case, but the senior user is unavailable for several weeks. The executive wants to proceed with planning. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AProceed with planning using the draft business case and note that the senior user's input is pending
   • BUse the project brief as the business case and skip the detailed version
   • CHave the executive approve the business case without senior user input
   • DDelay all planning until the senior user is available
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6. 5application · medium

   A project manager is creating the business case for a new manufacturing process. The company has two possible approaches: upgrading existing machinery or building a new facility. The business case must compare these approaches to justify the chosen one. Which section of the business case is most relevant for this comparison?

   • ABenefits
   • BTimescales
   • COptions
   • DRisks
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