PMI-RMP Specialized Risk Analyses Practice Question
When modeling a risk event that might happen multiple times (e.g., machine breakdowns), what is the most appropriate technique in a simulation?
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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Use frequency modeling (Poisson or similar distribution).
Frequency modeling allows the user to define the number of occurrences for a risk within the simulation period.
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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Use frequency modeling (Poisson or similar distribution).
Why this is correct
Frequency distributions are designed to handle recurring events.
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Increase the task duration by the total estimated impact.
Why it's wrong here
This ignores the probabilistic occurrence of the event.
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Assign a fixed date for each occurrence.
Why it's wrong here
Fixed dates do not account for the probabilistic nature of the event.
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Delete the task and recreate it as multiple tasks.
Why it's wrong here
This is inefficient and does not model probability.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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