PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager identifies a risk that could cause a $50,000 loss with a 20% probability. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) of this risk?
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$10,000
EMV = Probability × Impact = 0.20 × $50,000 = $10,000.
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$10,000
Why this is correct
EMV = 20% × $50,000 = $10,000.
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$100,000
Why it's wrong here
That is not the correct calculation.
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$50,000
Why it's wrong here
That is the impact without considering probability.
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$25,000
Why it's wrong here
That would be 50% probability.
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