PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In the Risk management procedure, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
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Correct answer & explanation
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The risk owner is accountable for the risk; the risk actionee performs the response actions
The risk owner is accountable for managing the risk and ensuring appropriate responses are implemented; the risk actionee carries out specific actions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The risk owner identifies the risk; the risk actionee assesses it
Why it's wrong here
Both may be involved in identification.
- ✗
There is no difference
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct roles.
- ✗
The risk owner is responsible for the budget; the risk actionee is responsible for the schedule
Why it's wrong here
Not defined as such.
- ✓
The risk owner is accountable for the risk; the risk actionee performs the response actions
Why this is correct
Correct distinction.
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Variation 1. In the Risk Management procedure, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
hard- ✓ A.The risk owner is accountable for managing the risk; the risk actionee carries out the risk response actions.
- B.The risk owner manages the risk on a day-to-day basis; the risk actionee reports progress.
- C.There is no difference; the terms are synonymous.
- D.The risk owner is responsible for identifying the risk; the risk actionee implements the response.
Why A: In PRINCE2's Risk Management procedure, the risk owner is the single accountable person for managing a specific risk, ensuring that appropriate responses are planned and implemented. The risk actionee is the person assigned to carry out the risk response actions on a day-to-day basis, reporting progress to the risk owner. This separation of accountability (owner) from execution (actionee) ensures clear governance and prevents diffusion of responsibility.
Variation 2. In risk management, what is the difference between a risk owner and a risk actionee?
hard- A.The risk owner takes the risk on behalf of the organization; the risk actionee is the Project Manager
- B.The risk owner is from the Project Board; the risk actionee is from the team
- C.The risk owner identifies the risk; the risk actionee assesses it
- ✓ D.The risk owner is responsible for managing the risk; the risk actionee implements the response
Why D: 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.
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