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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project team is identifying risks using a…
A project team is identifying risks using a technique that involves a group of experts answering questionnaires anonymously to avoid bias. Which risk identification technique is being used?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the distinction between Delphi (anonymous, iterative questionnaires) and brainstorming (open group discussion), and candidates incorrectly pick brainstorming when anonymity is mentioned.
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Delphi technique
The Delphi technique is a structured risk identification method where a panel of experts answers questionnaires anonymously over multiple rounds, with a facilitator summarizing responses between rounds until consensus emerges. Anonymity reduces bias from dominant personalities or hierarchical pressure. This matches the scenario exactly.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Assumptions analysis
Why it's wrong here
Assumptions analysis tests the validity of documented project assumptions to surface risks arising from their inaccuracy; it does not gather anonymous expert questionnaire responses. It is tempting because it is a recognised risk identification technique, and would be correct when the goal is challenging logged assumptions rather than collecting unbiased expert opinion.
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Brainstorming
Why it's wrong here
Brainstorming gathers participants together for open, synchronous idea generation, so contributions are attributed and cannot be anonymous, which defeats the bias-avoidance requirement. It is tempting because it also identifies risks from expert input, and would be correct where group interaction and creative free-flow matter more than suppressing dominant personalities.
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Delphi technique
Why this is correct
The Delphi technique gathers expert judgements through successive anonymous questionnaires, iterating until consensus emerges. Anonymity removes dominant personalities and groupthink, directly satisfying the stem's requirement to avoid bias during risk identification. Unlike brainstorming or nominal group technique, experts never meet face to face, so influence between participants is eliminated.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT analysis examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats across four fixed categories rather than collecting anonymous expert questionnaire responses. It is tempting because it is a recognised risk identification technique, and would be correct when the team needs a structured internal and external environmental scan instead of bias-free expert polling.
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