PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Who is responsible for the day-to-day management of project risks?
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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Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks, including maintaining the Risk Register and coordinating risk responses. Option A is wrong because the Executive owns the Business Case, not risk management. Option B is wrong because the Risk Actionee implements a specific risk response, not overall management. Option D is wrong because the Risk Owner is assigned for a specific risk and is accountable for its management, but the Project Manager handles day-to-day activities.
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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Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable for the project's overall direction, not its daily risk work; that sits with the Project Manager. It tempts because the Executive chairs the board and approves major risk decisions, which is the correct choice when escalation or continued business justification is at stake.
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Risk Actionee
Why it's wrong here
A Risk Actionee carries out the mitigation actions assigned to them, but does not own or manage the risk itself day to day. It tempts because the role sounds operational and hands-on; it would be correct when the question asks who implements a specific agreed risk response.
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Project Manager
Why this is correct
The Project Manager owns day-to-day risk management, maintaining the Risk Register, assigning owners, monitoring exposure and escalating risks that threaten stage or project tolerances to the Project Board, as defined in the Risk Management Approach.
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Risk Owner
Why it's wrong here
The Risk Owner owns and manages an individual risk, including monitoring and triggering responses, but day-to-day management of the project's overall risk register is the Project Manager's. It tempts because "owner" implies responsibility; it would be correct when asking who is accountable for one specific risk.
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Variation 1. In PRINCE2, which role is responsible for maintaining the risk register?
hard- A.The Senior User
- B.The Risk Owner
- C.The Project Assurance
- ✓ D.The Project Manager
Why D: The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining the risk register as part of the 'Manage Risk' practice. This includes ensuring that risks are recorded, updated, and reviewed throughout the project, and that the register reflects the current risk status. The Project Manager does not own individual risks but manages the register as a key project document.
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