PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
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The risk owner is accountable for the risk; the risk actionee performs the risk response actions
The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk overall, while the risk actionee is assigned to carry out specific actions to respond to the risk.
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The risk owner is a member of the Project Board; the risk actionee is a team member
Why it's wrong here
Not necessarily; both can be from various levels.
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The risk owner is accountable for the risk; the risk actionee performs the risk response actions
Why this is correct
Correct.
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The risk owner identifies the risk; the risk actionee implements the response
Why it's wrong here
The risk owner manages the risk; the actionee performs specific actions.
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They are the same role
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct.
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