PRINCE2-Practitioner Exam - Question 139

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An external consultant has signed a contract and agreed a work package to accredit the trainers. The Purchasing Manager will monitor the contract, which states the requirement to organize the accreditation with the Training Delivery Manager. The Training Delivery Manager has tried to contact the consultant but there has been no response. The project manager believes there is a risk that the consultant is prioritizing other clients' work.

The Purchasing Manager has been assigned as the risk owner. Is this an appropriate approach to managing this risk, and why?

Examice · Accepted Answer

The Purchasing Manager is indeed monitoring the contract with the external consultant. As such, they are in the best position to identify and control risks associated with the consultant's performance, including the risk that the consultant might prioritize other clients' work. Effective risk management involves overseeing and mitigating risks directly linked to one's responsibilities, making the Purchasing Manager well-suited to manage this particular risk.

ravi_aws · Answer

The correct answer is A. Yes, because the Purchasing Manager is monitoring the contract and therefore best suited to controlling the risk.

In PRINCE2, a risk owner is the individual responsible for managing a particular risk. In this scenario, the Purchasing Manager is monitoring the contract with the external consultant who is responsible for accrediting the trainers. Therefore, they are in a good position to control and manage the risk associated with the consultant potentially prioritizing other clients’ work. They can monitor the situation, communicate with the consultant, and take necessary actions if needed.

PRINCE2-Practitioner Exam - Question 139

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