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PK0-005 Risk Score Practice Question
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A project manager reviews the following risk register: R1 (Vendor delay) has a probability of 0.8 and an impact of 0.6; R2 (Resource shortage) has a probability of 0.6 and an impact of 0.5; R3 (Technical failure) has a probability of 0.6 and an impact of 0.6; R4 (Scope creep) has a probability of 0.7 and an impact of 0.5. Which risk should the project manager prioritize for active monitoring and response?
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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R1 - Vendor delay
Based on the risk register, R1 (Vendor delay) has the highest risk score of 0.48 (0.8 × 0.6), making it the top priority for active monitoring. R3 (Technical failure) has a score of 0.36 (0.6 × 0.6), R4 (Scope creep) has a score of 0.35 (0.7 × 0.5), and R2 (Resource shortage) has a score of 0.30 (0.6 × 0.5). The project manager should prioritize the risk with the highest probability-impact score.
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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R1 - Vendor delay
Why this is correct
It has the highest risk score and requires active monitoring.
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R3 - Technical failure
Why it's wrong here
Though impact is high, probability is low, and it's accepted.
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R4 - Scope creep
Why it's wrong here
It is being avoided, which may reduce priority compared to active risks.
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R2 - Resource shortage
Why it's wrong here
Its score is lower than R1, and the response is to transfer, reducing priority.
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