3.1 Business Case PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER-VERSION-7 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a sustainability consideration that should be assessed in a project?

   • AThe project's schedule
   • BThe project's return on investment
   • CThe carbon footprint of the project's activities
   • DThe project's quality criteria
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project is in the managing a stage boundary process. The project manager has prepared the end stage report and updated the business case. The project board is considering whether to authorize the next stage. The business case shows that the project's costs have increased by 15%, but the benefits remain the same. What should the project board do to ensure continued business justification?

   • AApprove the next stage as the benefits are unchanged
   • BReview the updated business case and decide if the project remains viable
   • CAsk the project manager to reduce the benefits
   • DReject the next stage and close the project
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4. 23expert · hard

   A large, complex project is being planned. The organization's standard PRINCE2 approach includes a business case with a detailed financial appraisal and a separate sustainability management approach. The project manager believes the project's complexity requires a more detailed benefits management approach. What should the project manager do?

   • ATailor the benefits management approach to include more detail on benefit measurement
   • BMerge the benefits management approach into the business case
   • CUse the standard benefits management approach without changes
   • DAsk the project board to approve a different method
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which technique is used to compare the costs and benefits of a project in monetary terms to determine if it is worthwhile?

   • ARisk assessment
   • BBenefits review
   • CInvestment appraisal
   • DCost-benefit analysis
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6. 25expert · hard

   A project has a business case that is based on a cost-benefit analysis. During the delivering a product process, the project manager discovers that a key assumption in the business case is no longer valid. The project manager has updated the business case, but the project board is not meeting for another two weeks. What should the project manager do?

   • AStop the project and wait for the board's decision
   • BAsk the senior user to approve the updated business case
   • CContinue with the project and inform the board at the next meeting
   • DEscalate the issue to the project board for an urgent decision
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