APM-PMQ Exam - Topic 3 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for APM's APM-PMQ exam

Question #: 20
Topic #: 3

You are leading a large-scale information technology project to migrate your company's data to the latest hardware. The delivery is being led by third-party suppliers, who were not involved in the design phase. The supplier has completed their capacity planning and has raised a potential risk that the current data may exceed the storage capacity of the new hardware purchased.

What type of risk response would you choose to mitigate this risk?

ATolerate the risk as there may be sufficient storage capacity.

BRe-forecast the budget to include the likely additional cost.

CUse the contingency budget to cover the purchase of additional storage.

DTransfer the risk to the supplier.

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Suggested Answer: C

The best approach is to use the contingency budget because:

Defined Risk Response: Contingency budgets are designed to handle identified risks without impacting the project's main budget.

Stakeholder Agreement: It avoids escalating disputes with suppliers by addressing the issue proactively.

Unsuitable Options:

A: Tolerating the risk is impractical when the risk is confirmed.

B: Re-forecasting creates unnecessary delays and increases costs.

D: Transferring risk to the supplier could damage partnerships.

by Sage at Nov 20, 2025, 03:43 PM

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Stacey

1 day ago

B is also valid. Budgeting for extra costs is smart.

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Georgene

6 days ago

A is risky. We can't just tolerate potential issues.

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Theola

11 days ago

But what if they can't? C is safer.

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Hyman

17 days ago

Option D could work too. Let the supplier handle it.

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Caprice

22 days ago

How can we trust the supplier if they weren't in the design phase?

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Elbert

27 days ago

Re-forecasting the budget is a smart move, option B makes sense.

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Alishia

2 months ago

Wait, are we really considering tolerating the risk? That sounds risky!

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Ilene

2 months ago

Not sure about that, option D seems safer. Let the supplier handle it.

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Nana

2 months ago

I think option C is the best choice. Gotta be prepared!

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Maryanne

2 months ago

Looks like the supplier is trying to pull a fast one. I'd go with D.

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Emily

2 months ago

This question is a real storage nightmare! I'd go with C.

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Paola

2 months ago

B) Re-forecast the budget to include the likely additional cost.

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Svetlana

3 months ago

D) Transfer the risk to the supplier.

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Lashawn

3 months ago

I feel like re-forecasting the budget could be a reasonable response, but I wonder if that would delay the project timeline too much.

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Elvis

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether tolerating the risk is wise here. It seems risky to assume there’s enough capacity without further checks.

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Shawnda

3 months ago

This scenario feels similar to a practice question we did about capacity planning. I think using the contingency budget might be a safer bet if we anticipate needing more storage.

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Zona

3 months ago

This is a tough one. I'm not entirely confident in my answer, but I think I'd go with option C. Using the contingency budget seems like the safest way to address the risk without causing major disruptions.

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Carey

3 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B - re-forecasting the budget. That way we can plan for the extra costs upfront rather than dipping into the contingency fund. But I'd want to get more details on the budget situation first.

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Doug

4 months ago

I remember we discussed risk responses in class, and I think transferring the risk to the supplier could be a good option, but I'm not entirely sure if that's always the best approach.

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Ilda

4 months ago

I think option C is best. We need to be proactive.

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Alton

4 months ago

Option D, transferring the risk to the supplier, seems like the best choice here. Since the issue is with the supplier's capacity planning, they should be responsible for covering the additional costs.

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Erick

4 months ago

C) Use the contingency budget to cover the purchase of additional storage.

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Ressie

4 months ago

I agree, C makes sense. Better to have extra storage ready.

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Bonita

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The question is a bit tricky. I'd need to think through the pros and cons of each option more carefully before deciding.

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Yuriko

5 months ago

I think I'd go with option C - using the contingency budget to cover the additional storage. That seems like the most straightforward way to address the risk without disrupting the project too much.

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