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PK0-005 Brainstorming Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are risk identification techniques?
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Why each option matters
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming, root cause analysis, and the Delphi technique are all recognized risk identification techniques in project management per the PMBOK Guide. Although SWOT analysis and assumptions analysis are also valid techniques, the question asks for three, and these three are correctly identified.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming is a common group creativity technique used to generate a list of risks.
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Root cause analysis
Why this is correct
Root cause analysis helps identify the underlying root causes of risks, making it a valid risk identification technique.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT analysis is a recognized technique, but it is not among the three correct answers for this specific question.
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Delphi technique
Why this is correct
The Delphi technique uses expert consensus in a structured way to identify risks.
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Assumptions analysis
Why it's wrong here
Assumptions analysis is a valid technique, but it is not selected as one of the three correct answers.
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