CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Exhibit: ``` Risk Register Snippet: Risk ID | Description | Probability | Impact | Score | Response R001 | Server outage | High (0.7) | High (0.8) | 0.56 | Mitigate: redundant servers R002 | Staff turnover | Medium (0.5) | Medium (0.5) | 0.25 | Transfer: outsourcing R003 | Regulatory change | Low (0.2) | High (0.8) | 0.16 | Accept: monitor ```
Based on the exhibit, which risk should the project manager prioritize for proactive 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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R001
Risk R001 has the highest risk score (0.56), indicating the highest priority for proactive response. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: R002 and R003 have lower risk scores, and D is wrong because risks do not have equal priority; the one with the highest score should be addressed first.
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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R002
Why it's wrong here
R002 has a score of 0.25, lower than R001.
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R003
Why it's wrong here
R003 has a score of 0.16, the lowest.
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R001
Why this is correct
R001 has the highest risk score and should be prioritized.
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All risks have equal priority.
Why it's wrong here
Scores differ; R001 has the highest.
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