PMI-RMP Specialized Risk Analyses Practice Question
You are performing a Monte Carlo simulation in Primavera Risk Analysis. To ensure the simulation captures the uncertainty in activity durations accurately, which setting should you verify in the 'Risk Options' menu?
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 'Iteration count' is set to a statistically significant number such as 1,000 or greater.
In Primavera Risk Analysis, the 'Risk Options' dialog allows you to define the convergence criteria and iteration counts. Setting the iteration count too low prevents the simulation from reaching a stable confidence level.
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 'Risk Threshold' is set to zero for all activities.
Why it's wrong here
Setting thresholds to zero does not improve the statistical convergence of the simulation.
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The 'Iteration count' is set to a statistically significant number such as 1,000 or greater.
Why this is correct
A higher number of iterations increases the stability of the distribution results.
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The 'Resource Calendar' is disabled.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the resource calendar would remove necessary constraints on duration.
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The 'Baseline Project' is set to read-only mode.
Why it's wrong here
Baseline settings do not influence the random sampling of the Monte Carlo engine.
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