PMI-RMP Risk Monitoring And Reporting Practice Question
You are assessing the effectiveness of a risk mitigation strategy. Which metric best indicates if the mitigation is working?
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 change in residual risk exposure
A reduction in the residual risk score relative to the initial risk score indicates effective mitigation.
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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Number of audit findings related to risk
Why it's wrong here
Audit findings measure compliance, not mitigation efficacy.
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The change in residual risk exposure
Why this is correct
Residual risk measures the risk remaining after mitigation; a decrease indicates success.
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Total number of risks managed
Why it's wrong here
Quantity doesn't measure the success of a specific mitigation.
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The frequency of steering committee meetings
Why it's wrong here
Meeting frequency is not a measure of risk mitigation performance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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