GIAC GSLC Exam - Topic 1 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 1

You are the project manager of the NJJ project. Your enterprise environmental factors require that you establish certain risk management rules regarding low risks within your project. What is the best policy for risks with low probability and low impact in the project management?

AThese risks should be placed in the risk register.

BThese risks should be identified, but dismissed.

CThese risks should be accepted.

DThese risks should be placed on a watchlist for future monitoring.

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by Sharan at Nov 23, 2025, 11:48 PM

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Doug

2 months ago

D seems wise. Better safe than sorry, right?

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Francisca

2 months ago

I lean towards C. Why waste time on low risks?

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Dacia

2 months ago

I feel like B is too dismissive. We should at least identify them.

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Gaston

2 months ago

I disagree, option D makes sense. Monitor them just in case.

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Casandra

2 months ago

Not sure about this, but I feel like they should at least be noted somewhere.

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Rusty

3 months ago

Wait, why would we even identify them if we're just going to dismiss them?

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Estrella

3 months ago

Placing them on a watchlist seems unnecessary.

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Nicholle

3 months ago

Definitely agree with option C!

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Corrina

4 months ago

I think low risks should just be accepted.

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Yesenia

4 months ago

C) These risks should be accepted. Ain't nobody got time for babysitting low-risk stuff.

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Alberta

4 months ago

B) These risks should be identified, but dismissed. Why waste time on low-risk issues?

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Samira

4 months ago

D) These risks should be placed on a watchlist for future monitoring. Better safe than sorry!

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Mee

4 months ago

I’m confused about whether to put them in the risk register or just accept them. I feel like they should at least be noted somewhere.

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Roxane

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards saying these risks should be identified but dismissed. It seems like a reasonable way to handle them without overcomplicating things.

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Josphine

5 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to decide if we should monitor low risks or just ignore them. I feel like placing them on a watchlist could be a safe bet.

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Cyndy

5 months ago

I think low probability and low impact risks might just be accepted, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best approach.

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Ayesha

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D - putting these risks on a watchlist. That way we can keep an eye on them without investing too much effort. Seems like a good middle ground between ignoring them and over-managing.

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Kina

5 months ago

For this type of risk, I'd go with option C and accept them. Actively monitoring low-impact, low-likelihood risks could end up being a waste of time and resources. As long as we have a plan to revisit if the situation changes, acceptance seems like the most efficient approach.

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Brendan

5 months ago

I think option C is best. Low impact, low probability means just accept it.

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Iesha

5 months ago

C) These risks should be accepted. It's the most straightforward approach.

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Maira

6 months ago

D) These risks should be placed on a watchlist for future monitoring. Gotta keep an eye on those sneaky low-risks!

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Frederick

6 months ago

A is a good choice too. Keeping them in the risk register helps track everything.

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Hassie

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Shouldn't we at least identify and document these risks, even if we don't plan to actively manage them? I'm not sure dismissing them entirely is the right call.

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Coleen

6 months ago

I think the best approach here is to accept these low-risk, low-probability issues. Putting them in the risk register or on a watchlist seems like overkill.

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