Be able to run each risk process step in order, produce a complete risk register entry, and choose the right analysis technique for the situation. The single most important thing: when contingency is gone but risk remains, reassess and plan further response rather than closing the risk.
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Domain overview
Risk Process Facilitation covers how the risk practitioner runs identification, analysis, response planning, and monitoring with the team and stakeholders. Questions present scenarios about the risk register, qualitative and quantitative techniques, contingency depletion, and which inputs or outputs belong at each step of the PMI risk process.
Exam objectives
Selecting appropriate risk identification techniques such as brainstorming, interviews, Delphi, and root cause analysis
Capturing complete risk register entries: cause, trigger, probability, impact, owner, and response
Applying qualitative and quantitative analysis tools including probability-impact matrix and Monte Carlo simulation
Sequencing risk responses and monitoring steps when contingency is exhausted but risk remains
Treating risk identification as a one-time event instead of an iterative activity repeated throughout the project life cycle.
Confusing risk causes with risk events, leading to register entries that describe triggers rather than the uncertain event itself.
Assuming depleted contingency ends the risk process, when residual risk still requires reassessment, response planning, or escalation.
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You are facilitating a risk identification session where one senior stakeholder dominates the conversation. Which facilitation approach would best mitigate this bias?
2In a quantitative risk analysis, the cost contingency has been depleted, yet the risk remains. What is the next logical step in the risk process?
3You are facilitating a risk analysis session for a project with high technical uncertainty. Quantitative analysis results show a wide range of variance. What is the most appropriate action to improve the accuracy of the risk model?
4You are managing a global project and need to perform a quantitative risk analysis. The data provided by local offices varies significantly in quality. What is your first step?
5A project manager wants to maintain the risk register. Which field is strictly required to prioritize risks during the qualitative analysis phase?
6During a risk workshop, stakeholders are struggling to differentiate between root causes and symptoms. Which facilitation technique should you employ to ensure the risk register accurately reflects the true origin of risks?
7Which of the following is the best definition of 'Residual Risk'?
8Who is primarily responsible for maintaining the risk register throughout the project?
9Which technique is most appropriate for a quick, qualitative assessment of multiple risks in a time-constrained environment?
10A project manager is conducting a risk review. During the meeting, a new risk is identified. What should be done immediately?
11In a project, you are facilitating a risk workshop. You discover that a risk has been mitigated, but the residual risk remains high. What is the next logical step?
12You are organizing a risk workshop for a multi-disciplinary team. Which tool would be best to identify risks from different perspectives?
13A project manager is updating the risk register. Which of the following is the most important element to include for a newly identified risk?
14A quantitative risk assessment reveals that a risk has a 10% probability of a $1,000,000 impact. What is the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of this risk?
15What is the purpose of a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)?
16Which of the following is NOT a common risk identification technique?
17During a risk workshop, stakeholders identify a risk that could impact multiple departments. How should this be handled?
18You are managing a software development project. Your team has identified a potential integration risk. What is the most effective way to communicate this to the stakeholders?
19Which facilitation technique involves presenting an anonymous survey to experts to reach a consensus on risk impacts?
20You have performed a quantitative analysis and identified a risk that is significantly impacting the schedule. What is the next step to address this?
21When facilitating a risk workshop, how do you handle a suggestion that is clearly out of scope for the current project?
22You have multiple risks that appear to be related. What tool would help you visualize the relationships between them?
23What is the primary role of a 'Risk Owner'?
24Which TWO of the following are essential components of a well-maintained risk register?
25Which THREE factors should be considered when assessing the impact of a risk?
26You are managing a high-risk project and the quantitative model shows a high probability of missing a milestone. What is the most proactive action to take?
27If a qualitative risk analysis is showing inconsistent results, what should you review first?
28Which TWO of the following are benefits of conducting regular risk workshops?
29Which THREE elements are necessary for a high-quality quantitative risk analysis?
30Which TWO of the following techniques are commonly used for identifying risks during project initiation?
31Which TWO of the following should be included in a risk report to executive management?
32Which TWO of the following are common risk response strategies for negative risks?
33Which THREE steps are part of the 'Qualitative Risk Analysis' process?
34Which THREE criteria are used to perform a 'Risk Data Quality Assessment'?
35Which TWO documents are essential to have on hand during a risk facilitation workshop?
36Which THREE techniques are suitable for facilitating risk identification with a remote team?
37Which THREE factors can lead to an ineffective risk facilitation workshop?
38Which TWO of the following are considered 'Risk Triggers'?
39You are facilitating a risk workshop for a construction project. A subcontractor raises a concern that a new environmental regulation could delay permitting. The team agrees this is a risk, but they are unsure whether it should be escalated to the program level. What should you do FIRST to help the team make this decision?
40You are facilitating a risk identification session for a software development project. The team is using a Delphi technique to reach consensus on the top risks. Which two actions are essential for you to perform as the facilitator to ensure the Delphi process is effective? (Choose two.)
41A project manager is facilitating a risk response planning session. The team identifies a risk that a key supplier might go bankrupt. They decide to split the order between two suppliers to reduce the impact if one fails. Which risk response strategy are they applying?
Be able to run each risk process step in order, produce a complete risk register entry, and choose the right analysis technique for the situation. The single most important thing: when contingency is gone but risk remains, reassess and plan further response rather than closing the risk.
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