PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 6

An unforeseen geopolitical risk impacts a program to establish a company's operations abroad. Stakeholders now want to establish a risk response team to define a mitigation plan. Ultimately, what appeared to be a significant risk resulted in a negligible risk.

What should the program manager recommend to stakeholders for future, similar situations?

AAccept the risk

BSeek an expert opinion

CEstablish an on-call risk response team

DReview the risk severity matrix

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Suggested Answer: A

by Arlie at May 20, 2024, 10:48 PM

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Pearline

8 months ago

Reviewing the risk severity matrix is a good idea too!

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Leontine

8 months ago

Seeking an expert opinion could help clarify things.

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Eve

8 months ago

But what if the risk is really negligible next time?

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Zoila

9 months ago

Totally agree, we need to be prepared for surprises!

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Iraida

9 months ago

I think establishing an on-call risk response team makes sense.

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Temeka

9 months ago

Accepting the risk seems risky itself! I feel like we need a more proactive strategy, but I can't recall if that's what we practiced.

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Lauran

9 months ago

Seeking an expert opinion sounds like a solid choice, especially since we can't always predict how risks will evolve.

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Dorothy

9 months ago

I think reviewing the risk severity matrix could help in assessing future risks better, but I wonder if it might take too long to implement.

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Charlette

10 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of having a risk response team, but I'm not sure if establishing one on-call is the best approach for every situation.

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Glory

10 months ago

This seems straightforward to me. The best option is to establish an on-call risk response team. That way, the company can quickly mobilize and respond to any unexpected geopolitical risks that arise in the future.

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Cortney

10 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if I fully understand the scenario and what the stakeholders are looking for. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I'm on the right track.

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Britt

10 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to recommend a solution that addresses the unexpected nature of the risk and ensures the company is prepared for similar situations in the future.

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Doyle

10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough call. I'm leaning towards establishing an on-call risk response team, but I want to make sure I understand the full context before deciding.

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Fernanda

10 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think through the implications of each recommendation.

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Twila

10 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll focus on the requirements of protecting against SQL injection and web-based attacks, while also minimizing operational overhead. I think one of the AWS security services might be the best fit.

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Renea

10 months ago

I think the answer is the Cost of Rework, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll review my notes quickly before submitting my answer.

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Joseph

10 months ago

I remember this topic had some cost comparisons in the study materials, but I'm still unsure if "cost-effective" means it's cheaper than all alternatives.

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Geoffrey

1 year ago

Ah, the old 'unexpected geopolitical risk' trick. Guess someone's been watching too many spy movies. But seriously, an on-call risk response team is a smart move.

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Erin

1 year ago

I bet the stakeholders are feeling pretty sheepish after that whole ordeal. They should probably review the risk severity matrix to make sure they're not overreacting next time.

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Matilda

1 year ago

D) Review the risk severity matrix

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Graham

1 year ago

C) Establish an on-call risk response team

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Junita

1 year ago

B) Seek an expert opinion

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Nelida

1 year ago

A) Accept the risk

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Rosendo

1 year ago

Accept the risk? Are you kidding me? That's like playing Russian roulette with the company's future. Gotta be proactive and set up that risk response team!

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Juan

1 year ago

C) Establish an on-call risk response team

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Gearldine

1 year ago

B) Seek an expert opinion

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Bethanie

1 year ago

A) Accept the risk

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Jessenia

1 year ago

I'm not sure an expert opinion would be enough in this case. The risk turned out to be negligible, so I think reviewing the risk severity matrix is the way to go.

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Allene

1 year ago

C) Establish an on-call risk response team

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Edda

1 year ago

B) Seek an expert opinion

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Nguyet

1 year ago

A) Accept the risk

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Leila

1 year ago

Wow, that's a tricky one! I'd recommend establishing an on-call risk response team. That way, you're prepared to tackle any unexpected geopolitical risks head-on.

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