PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
A project is using the PRINCE2 risk management procedure. A risk has been identified that, if it occurs, could cause a major delay to the project. The risk owner decides to take action to reduce the probability of the risk occurring. Which risk response type is being used?
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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Reduce
The 'Reduce' response involves actions to lower the probability and/or impact of a threat. The scenario describes reducing probability, which fits 'Reduce'. 'Avoid' would change the plan to eliminate the risk; 'Transfer' would shift the risk to a third party; 'Accept' would acknowledge the risk without action.
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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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Accept involves preparing a contingency plan but no proactive reduction.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoid would require changing the plan to circumvent the risk entirely.
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Reduce
Why this is correct
Correct. Taking action to lower probability or impact is the Reduce response.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts financial or other consequences to a third party.
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