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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is using a technique to…
A project manager is using a technique to identify risks by gathering a group of experts who provide anonymous input through multiple rounds of questionnaires. This technique avoids groupthink and allows experts to refine their opinions. Which risk identification technique is being used?
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Delphi technique
The Delphi technique involves anonymous input from experts via questionnaires in multiple rounds, with controlled feedback, to reach a consensus. Brainstorming is typically face-to-face and not anonymous. SWOT analysis examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Assumptions analysis identifies risks from invalid assumptions.
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Brainstorming
Why it's wrong here
Brainstorming is a group session that can be subject to groupthink and is not anonymous.
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Delphi technique
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The Delphi technique uses anonymous questionnaires and multiple rounds to achieve consensus.
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Assumptions analysis
Why it's wrong here
Assumptions analysis examines assumptions for validity, not expert consensus.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT analysis identifies internal and external factors, not anonymous expert rounds.
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