Which item is not typically included in a business case for AI?

• A. ROI expectations
• B. Identified risks and mitigations
• C. A detailed implementation plan
• D. Vendor branding strategies

Answer: (D)

This tests understanding of what belongs in a business case for an AI project. A business case is about evaluating value, costs, benefits, risks, and how the project will be delivered. You include ROI expectations to show financial viability, and you outline identified risks with mitigations to prepare for potential challenges. A detailed implementation plan is also typical to set milestones, dependencies, and resource needs, ensuring the organization understands how the AI initiative will actually be executed. Vendor branding strategies, however, relate to marketing and external perception of a vendor, not to the internal justification or delivery roadmap of the AI project. They don’t affect the financial case, risk management, or implementation sequencing, and are usually outside the scope of the business case and more appropriate in procurement or marketing discussions after a vendor is chosen.