PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
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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Risk Owner is accountable for the risk; Risk Actionee performs the response actions
The Risk Owner is accountable for the overall management of the risk, including ensuring that appropriate responses are implemented. The Risk Actionee is assigned to carry out specific response actions to address the risk. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they misstate the roles or claim they are interchangeable.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk Owner is accountable for the risk; Risk Actionee performs the response actions
Why this is correct
Correct distinction per PRINCE2.
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Risk Owner identifies the risk; Risk Actionee records it
Why it's wrong here
Both roles are related to management, not identification.
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There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct roles.
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Risk Owner is on the Project Board; Risk Actionee is on the team
Why it's wrong here
Roles can be at any level.
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