PMI-RMP Stakeholder Engagement Practice Question
What is the purpose of a risk owner in a project?
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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To provide regular updates on the status and mitigation progress of the assigned risk.
Assigning ownership ensures that someone is responsible for monitoring and managing each risk.
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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To pay for any damages caused by the risk.
Why it's wrong here
The risk owner manages the risk, not necessarily the financial liability.
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To perform all tasks related to the risk.
Why it's wrong here
The owner may coordinate others rather than doing everything personally.
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To blame if the risk event occurs.
Why it's wrong here
The role is about management, not fault.
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To provide regular updates on the status and mitigation progress of the assigned risk.
Why this is correct
Ownership ensures continuity in monitoring and execution.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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