CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A project manager is performing risk response planning for a high-priority risk. The risk has a high probability and high impact. Which response strategy is most appropriate to reduce the probability and/or impact?
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Why each option matters
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Mitigate
Mitigate is the strategy to reduce the probability and/or impact of an adverse risk. Avoid eliminates the risk, transfer shifts it, and acceptance is passive.
Answer analysis
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Mitigate
Why this is correct
Correct: Mitigate reduces probability or impact, appropriate for high-priority risks.
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Transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer shifts liability but does not reduce probability or impact.
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Accept
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance is for low-priority risks or when no other response is available.
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Avoid
Why it's wrong here
Avoid eliminates the risk entirely, but may not be feasible.
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