PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the 'risk owner'?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the 'risk owner' with the 'risk actionee' (the person who performs the response actions), leading them to incorrectly select Option B, but PRINCE2 explicitly separates accountability from execution.
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 person responsible for managing the risk and implementing responses
The PRINCE2 definition of a risk owner is the person who is responsible for managing all aspects of a specific risk, including monitoring the risk, implementing the planned response actions, and ensuring the risk is effectively controlled. This role is accountable for the risk throughout its lifecycle, not just for executing a single task.
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 person who monitors the risk budget
Why it's wrong here
Risk budget monitoring is typically done by the Project Manager.
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The person who carries out the risk response actions
Why it's wrong here
That is the risk actionee.
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The person who identifies the risk
Why it's wrong here
The identifier may not be the owner.
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The person responsible for managing the risk and implementing responses
Why this is correct
This is the definition of risk owner.
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