PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER Practices Practice Question
A project manager is analyzing a newly identified risk regarding potential supply chain disruption. After assessing its probability and impact, the project manager decides to engage with a key supplier to redesign the component to use locally sourced, sustainable materials instead. Which risk response category does this represent?
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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Reduce
Redesigning the product or process to reduce the probability or impact of a threat is classified as a 'Reduce' (or mitigate) response.
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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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance eliminates the threat entirely, often by stopping the activity.
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Share
Why it's wrong here
Share is a response used for opportunities, not threats.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts the financial impact to a third party, such as insurance.
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Reduce
Why this is correct
Correct. Taking action to alter probability or impact is a Reduce (mitigate) response.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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