PMI-RMP Risk Process Facilitation Practice Question
You are managing a high-risk project and the quantitative model shows a high probability of missing a milestone. What is the most proactive action to take?
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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Implement risk mitigation strategies to address the root causes
You should investigate the drivers of the risk and develop a plan to address those specific drivers, potentially using contingency or schedule crashing.
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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Update the project baseline
Why it's wrong here
Changing the baseline is a last resort, not a proactive risk strategy.
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Implement risk mitigation strategies to address the root causes
Why this is correct
Proactive mitigation is the standard approach to reduce the impact of high-probability risks.
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Wait for the risk to occur
Why it's wrong here
This is reactive, not proactive.
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Accept the risk
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance is only for low-impact or unavoidable risks.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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