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?

A.
Diane

B.
Project sponsor

C.
Risk owner

D.
Subject matter expert

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
was planned.
Answer option A is incorrect. Diane is the project manager and likely won’t be the risk owner as
well.
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.