PMI-RMP Risk Strategy And Planning Practice Question
A project manager is creating a risk strategy for an international project. They realize that risk tolerance varies significantly between the parent office and the local project site. How should they resolve this?
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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Document both sets of tolerances and define a process for handling conflicts.
The plan should define how to reconcile these differences, often by using the more conservative of the two thresholds.
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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Document both sets of tolerances and define a process for handling conflicts.
Why this is correct
Documenting conflicting thresholds and establishing a resolution path is best practice.
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Use the local site's tolerance only.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring corporate governance can lead to compliance issues.
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Ignore the local site's preferences.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring local stakeholders leads to poor risk buy-in and project failure.
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Ask for a new policy from the corporate board.
Why it's wrong here
Waiting for external policy changes is not a proactive project management strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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