PMI-RMP Risk Process Facilitation Practice Question
When facilitating a risk workshop, how do you handle a suggestion that is clearly out of scope for the current project?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Acknowledge the input and record it in the 'Parking Lot' for future consideration
Address the suggestion respectfully and document it as a potential item for future consideration or outside the project's current bounds.
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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Include it in the risk register anyway
Why it's wrong here
This clutters the register with invalid risks.
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Ask the stakeholder to leave
Why it's wrong here
This is inappropriate facilitation.
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Acknowledge the input and record it in the 'Parking Lot' for future consideration
Why this is correct
The 'Parking Lot' is a standard facilitation tool for off-topic but important ideas.
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Immediately dismiss it
Why it's wrong here
Dismissing input discourages stakeholders.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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