PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the first step in the PRINCE2 recommended risk management procedure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the order of the risk management steps, particularly placing 'Assess' before 'Identify' due to a common misconception that assessment comes first in risk management processes.
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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Identify
The PRINCE2 risk management procedure follows a logical sequence: Identify, Assess, Plan, Implement, and Communicate. The first step is 'Identify' because risks must be identified before they can be assessed or managed. Without identification, no further risk management actions are possible.
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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Plan
Why it's wrong here
Plan follows Identify in PRINCE2's risk management procedure, so it cannot be first. It is tempting because planning is a genuine step within that procedure, and would be correct if the question asked which step immediately follows identifying risks and their context.
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Assess
Why it's wrong here
Assess comes after Identify, covering estimation and evaluation of each risk. It is tempting because assessment is a real, substantial stage of PRINCE2 risk management, and would be correct if the question asked what follows identifying risks rather than what begins the procedure.
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Implement
Why it's wrong here
Implementation follows identification, assessment and planning in PRINCE2's risk procedure, so it cannot be first. It is tempting because implementing responses is the visible payoff of risk work, and would be the right focus once a response has been planned and approved for execution.
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Identify
Why this is correct
Identify is the first step of PRINCE2's risk management procedure, preceding Assess, Plan and Implement. Context is established and risks are captured in the Risk Register before any evaluation occurs, satisfying the stem's requirement for the initial step.
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Variation 1. What is the first step in the recommended risk management procedure?
medium- A.Implement
- B.Assess
- C.Plan
- ✓ D.Identify
Why D: The risk management procedure steps are: Identify, Assess, Plan, Implement, Communicate. Identify is first.
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