PMI-RMP Risk Strategy And Planning Practice Question
Which THREE elements should be explicitly defined in the Risk Management Plan regarding 'Risk Thresholds'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Specific trigger values for metrics like cost or time variance.
Thresholds must be actionable, clear, and tied to specific organizational tolerance levels.
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 favorite hobby of the project sponsor.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Specific trigger values for metrics like cost or time variance.
Why this is correct
Triggers must be quantitative to be actionable.
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The alignment between thresholds and organizational risk tolerance.
Why this is correct
Thresholds must reflect the organization's wider appetite.
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The font style for reports.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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The approval process for exceeding the threshold.
Why this is correct
Management of thresholds requires a clear escalation path.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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