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PK0-005 Practice Question: During the planning phase, a team identifies a…
During the planning phase, a team identifies a risk that could cause a 10% increase in project cost if it occurs, with a 20% probability. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) of this risk?
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2% of project cost
EMV = Probability × Impact = 0.20 × 0.10 = 0.02, or 2% of the project cost.
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2% of project cost
Why this is correct
EMV = 0.20 × 0.10 = 0.02 = 2%.
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20% of project cost
Why it's wrong here
That is the probability percentage, not the EMV.
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10% of project cost
Why it's wrong here
That is the impact, not the EMV.
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30% of project cost
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect calculation.
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