PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which risk response is appropriate for a threat with high probability and high impact that cannot be reduced?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Accept and Fallback in PRINCE2. Accept means tolerating the risk without planning, while Fallback requires a predefined plan if the risk occurs. For a high-probability, high-impact threat that cannot be reduced, Fallback is the appropriate 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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Fallback
When a threat has high probability and high impact and cannot be reduced, the appropriate risk response is Fallback (D). A fallback response is a predefined action plan that is executed if the primary risk response fails or if the risk materializes despite mitigation efforts. This is distinct from Accept, which involves tolerating the risk without a predefined plan, and Avoid, which involves eliminating the threat entirely, which is not possible here.
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 is passive; fallback is more proactive for high-impact risks.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoid would change the plan to bypass the risk, not applicable if the risk cannot be reduced.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts the risk to another party, but does not reduce probability or impact.
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Fallback
Why this is correct
Fallback provides a plan to deal with the risk if it occurs, suitable when reduction is not possible.
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