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CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

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{
  "risks": [
    {"id": "R1", "probability": 0.3, "impact": 0.5},
    {"id": "R2", "probability": 0.8, "impact": 0.2},
    {"id": "R3", "probability": 0.6, "impact": 0.9},
    {"id": "R4", "probability": 0.4, "impact": 0.7}
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. Based on the probability and impact values, which risk has the highest risk score?

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Correct answer & explanation

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R3 has a score of 0.54 (0.6*0.9), which is the highest. R1=0.15, R2=0.16, R4=0.28. Options A, B, and C have lower scores.

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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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R4
Why it's wrong here
R4 score is 0.28, lower than R3.
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R1
Why it's wrong here
R1 score is 0.15, lower than R3.
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R2
Why it's wrong here
R2 score is 0.16, lower than R3.
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R3
Why this is correct
R3 score is 0.54, the highest.

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CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

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