PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are purposes of the Risk Management practice?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the purpose of risk management with extreme or absolute goals (like avoiding all risks or removing uncertainty), when PRINCE2 emphasizes balanced, proactive management of uncertainty to support decision-making.
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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To identify and manage risks proactively
The Risk Management practice in PRINCE2 is designed to identify, assess, and control risks proactively throughout the project lifecycle. Option E is correct because understanding risk exposure directly supports informed decision-making by the project board and management team.
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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To identify and manage risks proactively
Why this is correct
This is a key purpose.
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To avoid all risks
Why it's wrong here
It is not possible to avoid all risks.
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To ensure all risks are transferred to a third party
Why it's wrong here
Transfer is only one possible response, not a purpose.
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To remove uncertainty from the project
Why it's wrong here
Uncertainty cannot be fully removed.
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To support decision-making by understanding risk exposure
Why this is correct
Risk management supports informed decision-making.
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