PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are threat response types in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the confusion between threat and opportunity response types, where candidates mistakenly select 'Enhance' or 'Exploit' as valid threat responses because they sound like proactive actions, but PRINCE2 reserves them exclusively for positive risks.
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
In PRINCE2, threat response types are designed to address negative risks (threats). 'Reduce' (also called 'Mitigate') involves taking action to lower the probability and/or impact of a threat to an acceptable level. 'Transfer' shifts the financial or contractual impact of a threat to a third party (e.g., insurance). 'Avoid' involves changing the plan to eliminate the threat entirely or protect the project from its impact. These three are explicitly listed in the PRINCE2 risk management practice.
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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Enhance
Why it's wrong here
Enhance is for opportunities.
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Reduce
Why this is correct
Reduce is a threat response.
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Transfer
Why this is correct
Transfer is a threat response.
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Exploit
Why it's wrong here
Exploit is for opportunities.
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Avoid
Why this is correct
Avoid is a threat response.
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