Diane is the project manager of the HGF Project. A risk that has been identified and analyzed in the project planning processes is now coming into fruition. What individual should respond to the…

The correct answer is C. Risk owner. The risk owner is the individual on the project team that is closest to the risk event. The risk owner can be an individual or an organization responsible for implementing risk responses or contingency plan. The risk owner should be empowered with the ability to respond to the…

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Diane is the project manager of the HGF Project. A risk that has been identified and analyzed in the project planning processes is now coming into fruition. What individual should respond to the risk with the preplanned risk response?

Options

ADiane
BProject sponsor
CRisk owner
DSubject matter expert

How the community answered

(47 responses)

A
6% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
89% (42)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The risk owner is the individual on the project team that is closest to the risk event. The risk owner can be an individual or an organization responsible for implementing risk responses or contingency plan. The risk owner should be empowered with the ability to respond to the risk as it Answer option A is incorrect. Diane is the project manager and likely won't be the risk owner as Answer option B is incorrect. The project sponsor authorizes the project but does not participate in the execution of the project. Answer option D is incorrect. While a subject matter expert may be the risk owner on some occasions, he won't be the risk owner on every occasion.

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