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Which of the following defines the term 'risk'?
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
CY
Cyndy
10 months ago
D just feels off, not really about risk at all.
KR
Kris
11 months ago
A is spot on! Risk is all about objectives.
LE
Letha
11 months ago
Wait, is C really considered a type of risk?
TW
Twila
11 months ago
I disagree, B seems more accurate for project contexts.
LU
Luisa
11 months ago
Definitely A, that's the classic definition of risk.
PA
Pauline
12 months ago
I’m confused because I thought risk was more about estimation and planning, but that doesn’t seem to fit any of these options clearly.
BU
Buddy
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like 'risk' is more about potential impacts rather than just scope creep, so I would go with A.
BR
Bronwyn
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about risks being related to problems breaching tolerances, which sounds like option B.
RO
Roy
1 year ago
I think 'risk' is about the potential impact on objectives, so I might lean towards option A.
FE
Felice
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of these options. I'll have to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand the nuances before selecting an answer.
RH
Rhea
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. I know 'risk' has to do with the potential impact on objectives, so I'll go with option A.
BU
Bulah
1 year ago
Ah, I remember discussing the definition of 'risk' in class. I think option A is the most comprehensive and accurate description.
GE
German
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, but I'll try to focus on the key differences to determine the correct definition.
SE
Selma
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward definition question. I'll read through the options carefully and select the one that best matches the term 'risk'.
KE
Keith
1 year ago
Option A is the way to go. Risk is all about that potential impact, baby. Anything else is just a distraction, like my pet rock over here.
KA
Karan
1 year ago
I'm with you on that, option A is spot on when it comes to defining risk.
BR
Brice
1 year ago
Yeah, I think option A captures the essence of risk perfectly.
CA
Carlton
1 year ago
I agree, option A is definitely the best definition of risk.
YU
Yun
1 year ago
Option D? Really? That's just estimation, not the definition of risk. Gotta pay more attention in class, my friend.
CR
Cristy
1 year ago
C) Scope creep within an uncontrolled project.
MA
Maybelle
1 year ago
B) A problem that is now or is about to breach delegated tolerances for work on a project or programme.
CO
Coletta
1 year ago
A) The potential of a situation or event to impact on the achievement of specific objectives.
AL
Alonso
1 year ago
Haha, Option C is definitely not the definition of risk. Scope creep is more of a consequence of poor risk management if anything.
LA
Laine
1 year ago
D) The use of estimation to determine costs, resources and activities.
TA
Tamekia
1 year ago
B) A problem that is now or is about to breach delegated tolerances for work on a project or programme.
RU
Ruthann
1 year ago
A) The potential of a situation or event to impact on the achievement of specific objectives.
RU
Rutha
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards Option A as well. The other options seem to be describing specific risk-related situations, not the general definition of risk itself.
CH
Cherry
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but A does make sense. It's about managing uncertainties.
DO
Dorsey
1 year ago
I agree with Vicente, because risk is about potential impact on objectives.
EV
Eva
1 year ago
Option A sounds like the most comprehensive definition of risk. It covers the potential impact on objectives, which is key.
IE
Iesha
1 year ago
Yes, option A covers all aspects of risk and its potential impact on objectives.
MA
Mammie
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the best definition of risk.
VI
Vicente
2 years ago
I think the answer is A.