PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are threat responses in PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
PRINCE2 defines 'Share' as a response for opportunities only. Candidates often mistakenly select it as a threat response because of the similarity to 'Transfer' (the threat counterpart). Remember that 'Share' is never used for threats in PRINCE2.
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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Avoid
In PRINCE2, threat responses (for negative risks) are: Avoid (eliminate the threat by altering the plan), Reduce (lower the probability or impact), Fallback, Transfer, and Accept. From the options, 'Avoid' (A) and 'Reduce' (C) are threat responses. 'Exploit' (B) is an opportunity response. 'Reject' (E) is not a PRINCE2 term. 'Share' (D) is an opportunity response where the opportunity is shared with a third party to increase its chances; for threats, the equivalent is 'Transfer'. Therefore, Share is not a threat response.
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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Avoid
Why this is correct
Avoid is a valid threat response that removes the risk by adjusting the plan.
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Exploit
Why it's wrong here
Exploit is an opportunity response, not a threat response.
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Reduce
Why this is correct
Reduce is a threat response that seeks to lower the probability and/or impact of the risk.
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Share
Why it's wrong here
Share is an opportunity response where the risk is shared with a third party; it is not a threat response (use Transfer for threats).
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Reject
Why it's wrong here
Reject is not a recognized risk response in PRINCE2.
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