PMI-RMP Risk Monitoring And Reporting Practice Question
During a risk review, a stakeholder asks why a risk's impact has not changed despite a completed mitigation plan. What is the most likely cause?
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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The mitigation addressed probability, not impact
If the risk is an 'inherent' risk, mitigation might reduce probability but not the theoretical impact, or the plan was ineffective.
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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The project manager forgot to save the update
Why it's wrong here
While possible, it is not a project management principle-based explanation.
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The mitigation addressed probability, not impact
Why this is correct
Mitigation plans often target either the likelihood or the consequence; if impact remains high, the plan likely targeted probability.
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The risk is a secondary risk
Why it's wrong here
This does not explain why the impact assessment remained static.
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The risk register is corrupted
Why it's wrong here
Corruption is an unlikely reason for static data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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