PMI-RMP Stakeholder Engagement Practice Question
The project has a significant risk with a high probability of occurring. The stakeholder responsible for the risk response is unavailable due to personal leave. What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Identify a deputy or delegate with the authority to execute the agreed-upon risk response.
Maintaining continuity in risk management is essential; the PM must ensure the response is executed.
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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Pause all activities related to the risk until the stakeholder returns.
Why it's wrong here
Pausing may increase the risk impact if the event occurs during the absence.
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Identify a deputy or delegate with the authority to execute the agreed-upon risk response.
Why this is correct
Delegation ensures that the risk response plan is executed as scheduled.
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Take over the responsibility and execute the response yourself.
Why it's wrong here
The PM should focus on governance rather than performing every task directly.
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Update the risk register to state the risk is unmitigated until the stakeholder returns.
Why it's wrong here
This does not address the threat to the project.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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