GIAC GCPM Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

You are the project manager of the NHQ Project for your company. You have completed qualitative and quantitative analysis of your identified project risks and you would now like to find an approach to increase project opportunities and to reduce threats within the project. What project management process would best help you?

AMonitor and control project risks

BCreate a risk governance approach

CCreate the project risk register

DPlan risk responses

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Suggested Answer: D

by Sherman at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Reita

4 months ago

C) Create the project risk register is essential too, but it’s more about documentation than action.

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Meaghan

4 months ago

I lean towards B) Create a risk governance approach. It sets a solid foundation for managing risks.

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Filiberto

4 months ago

I agree, but A) Monitor and control project risks is also important to keep everything in check.

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Louis

4 months ago

I think D) Plan risk responses is the best choice. It directly addresses both opportunities and threats.

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Pa

4 months ago

B) Create a risk governance approach sounds interesting, but is it really necessary?

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German

5 months ago

Totally with you on D! It’s all about being proactive.

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Vi

5 months ago

Wait, how does C) Create the project risk register help with opportunities?

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Marsha

5 months ago

I think A) Monitor and control project risks is just as important.

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Goldie

5 months ago

Definitely D) Plan risk responses! That's the way to go.

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Rebbecca

5 months ago

Haha, I bet the project manager is just itching to "plan their risk responses." Sounds like a party!

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Glenn

5 months ago

D) all the way! Proactive risk planning is key to project success.

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Bernardo

6 months ago

D) is the way to go. Can't have a successful project without a solid risk response plan.

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Raymon

6 months ago

I agree, D) Plan risk responses is the correct answer. Gotta love those risk response strategies!

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Xenia

6 months ago

D) Plan risk responses seems like the best approach to increase project opportunities and reduce threats.

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Kandis

7 months ago

I recall a practice question where we had to choose between planning responses and monitoring risks, and it seems like D) Plan risk responses is the most proactive approach.

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Cruz

7 months ago

I feel like C) Create the project risk register is more about documenting risks rather than actively managing them, so it might not be the right choice here.

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Chu

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about A) Monitor and control project risks being important for ongoing management.

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Elizabeth

7 months ago

I think the best option might be D) Plan risk responses, since it focuses on how to handle the risks we've identified.

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Honey

7 months ago

D) Plan risk responses is my pick. That's going to give us the most control and flexibility to address the risks we've identified.

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Aileen

7 months ago

Monitor and control project risks seems like a good option too. But planning the responses feels more proactive and aligned with the goal of increasing opportunities and reducing threats.

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An

8 months ago

Plan risk responses for sure. That's the key to managing risks and maximizing the positive impacts on the project.

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Valentine

8 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. Is creating a risk governance approach the right way to go? I'm not super familiar with that process.

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Adria

8 months ago

I think the best approach here would be to plan risk responses. That way, we can develop specific strategies to address the identified threats and capitalize on the opportunities.

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Kati

2 months ago

Plus, it helps in maximizing our opportunities!

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Viva

2 months ago

Definitely! It allows us to be proactive.

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Carmelina

4 months ago

I agree, planning risk responses is crucial.

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