PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
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 carries out the agreed response actions
The risk owner is accountable for managing the risk; the risk actionee performs the specific actions.
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The risk owner is accountable for the risk; the risk actionee carries out the agreed response actions
Why this is correct
Correct.
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They are the same role with different names
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct.
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The risk owner is from the project board; the actionee is from the team
Why it's wrong here
Both can be from any part of the project.
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The risk owner is responsible for implementing responses; the actionee monitors the risk
Why it's wrong here
Actionee implements; owner monitors.
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