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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project team has identified a risk that a key…
A project team has identified a risk that a key supplier may go out of business. The probability is low but the impact is high. The project manager decides to find an alternative supplier and sign a contract with them as a backup. This is an example of which risk response strategy?
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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Mitigate
(Mitigate) is correct because signing a backup contract reduces the impact of the risk, which is a mitigation strategy. Option B (Avoid) is wrong because avoidance would eliminate the risk entirely (e.g., using a different supplier from the start), not just have a backup. Option C (Transfer) is wrong because transferring the risk involves shifting the financial consequences to a third party (e.g., insurance or outsourcing), not having a backup supplier. Option D (Accept) is wrong because acceptance means acknowledging the risk without proactive action, whereas a backup plan is a proactive 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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Mitigate
Why this is correct
Mitigation reduces the probability or impact of a risk; having a backup supplier reduces impact.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance eliminates the risk entirely, e.g., by choosing a different supplier.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer involves shifting liability to another party, such as through insurance or warranties.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means taking no proactive action; here the team is proactively securing a backup.
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