Match each risk response strategy to its action.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Eliminate the threat entirely
Reduce probability or impact
Shift risk to a third party
Acknowledge and take no action
Seek to make opportunity happen
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Avoid: Eliminate the threat completely by changing the project plan or scope.
Risk response strategies for threats include Avoid (eliminate), Mitigate (reduce), Transfer (shift to third party), and Accept (no proactive action). Distractors may confuse these actions.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Avoid: Eliminate the threat completely by changing the project plan or scope.
Why this is correct
Avoidance changes the project to eliminate the threat entirely.
Mitigate: Reduce the probability or impact of the threat to an acceptable threshold.
Why this is correct
Mitigation reduces risk likelihood or impact.
Transfer: Shift the impact of the threat to a third party, such as through insurance or outsourcing.
Why this is correct
Transfer assigns risk to another party.
Accept: Acknowledge the threat and take no proactive action, but may have a contingency plan.
Why this is correct
Acceptance means taking no action unless the risk occurs.
Avoid: Reduce the probability or impact of the threat.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Mitigate, not Avoid.
Transfer: Eliminate the threat completely.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Avoid, not Transfer.
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