PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee is responsible for implementing the response actions
The risk owner manages the risk overall; the risk actionee performs specific actions.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The risk owner owns the risk budget; the risk actionee does not
Why it's wrong here
The risk budget is separate.
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The risk owner is a senior role; the risk actionee is a team role
Why it's wrong here
Both can be at any level.
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The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee is responsible for implementing the response actions
Why this is correct
Correct. Owner: management; Actionee: implementation.
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There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
Why it's wrong here
They have distinct responsibilities.
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