PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In risk management, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee implements the response
The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk and ensuring the response is implemented. The risk actionee is the person who carries out the response actions. The risk owner may delegate actions but retains accountability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The risk owner takes the risk on behalf of the organization; the risk actionee is the Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The risk owner is not necessarily from the organization; the actionee can be anyone.
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The risk owner is from the Project Board; the risk actionee is from the team
Why it's wrong here
Both can be from any level; the role is defined by responsibility, not hierarchy.
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The risk owner identifies the risk; the risk actionee assesses it
Why it's wrong here
Both can be involved in identification and assessment; the distinction is about accountability vs. execution.
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The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee implements the response
Why this is correct
This is the correct distinction: owner manages, actionee implements.
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