PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 4 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 4

A project manager managing a high-risk rating project was just informed that one of the key project resources has decided to leave the organization. The project manager asks the risk manager for their recommendations. The risk manager previously identified this as a risk and had created a transition plan to enable another resource to carry out the same duties The risk manager was informed that by transitioning the responsibilities to the new resource, new risks to the completion dates of other project-related tasks appear.

What should the risk manager advise the project manager?

AApply a risk acceptance strategy to the new risks as there is no risk response plan.

BAddress these secondary risks as per the risk management plan

CUpdate the risk management plan with the new probabily/impact and change the response.

DEscalate the new risks immediately to the project stakeholders to ensure proper risk communication is in place.

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by Alfreda at Sep 16, 2024, 10:57 AM

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Elden

5 months ago

Just a reminder, secondary risks are part of the game in project management.

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Jackie

5 months ago

Totally agree, updating the risk plan is crucial!

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Charlene

5 months ago

Wait, how can new risks just pop up like that?

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Diego

5 months ago

I think addressing the secondary risks is the way to go.

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Oretha

6 months ago

Sounds like a classic case of risk management in action!

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Willis

6 months ago

I recall a practice question where we had to apply a risk acceptance strategy, but I don't think that's the best option here since there are new risks involved.

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Susana

6 months ago

I feel like escalating the new risks to stakeholders might be a bit too much unless they directly affect the project timeline.

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Kara

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think updating the risk management plan with new probabilities and impacts could be important. It feels like a proactive approach.

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Latricia

6 months ago

I remember we discussed how secondary risks can emerge from primary risks, so I think addressing them as per the risk management plan makes sense.

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Glenn

6 months ago

Ah, this is a good one. I'd recommend updating the risk management plan to reflect the changed probabilities and impacts, then adjusting the response accordingly.

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Gilberto

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The key is to address the new risks as per the existing risk management plan. That seems like the most straightforward approach.

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Carissa

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'll need to think through the options and make sure I understand the implications of each approach.

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Fletcher

7 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully review the risk management plan and consider the potential impact of the new risks.

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Ruthann

11 months ago

I bet the risk manager is wishing they had a risk management plan that could handle the unexpected. Maybe they should have consulted a magic 8-ball instead.

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Vince

10 months ago

It's important for the project manager and risk manager to communicate effectively and collaborate on finding solutions to address the new risks.

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Garry

10 months ago

The project manager could consider reallocating resources or seeking additional support to mitigate the impact of the unexpected risks.

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Jessenia

10 months ago

Maybe the risk manager can suggest adjusting the project schedule to account for the potential delays caused by the new risks.

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Mona

10 months ago

The risk manager should advise the project manager to review the transition plan and assess the impact of the new risks.

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Monte

11 months ago

A is a cop-out. You can't just accept new risks without a proper plan. The risk manager needs to be proactive and address these issues.

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Keneth

10 months ago

Let's communicate with the project team and stakeholders about the potential delays and work together to find solutions.

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Paulina

10 months ago

We should update the risk register and develop mitigation strategies for the new risks that have emerged.

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Alfred

11 months ago

We need to reassess the impact of transitioning the responsibilities to the new resource.

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Ellsworth

11 months ago

D is the way to go. Escalating the new risks to the stakeholders is crucial to ensure proper communication and buy-in for the risk management process.

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Val

10 months ago

D) Escalate the new risks immediately to the project stakeholders to ensure proper risk communication is in place.

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Antonio

10 months ago

B) Address these secondary risks as per the risk management plan

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Carylon

10 months ago

A) Apply a risk acceptance strategy to the new risks as there is no risk response plan.

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Jaime

12 months ago

I think C is the best option. The risk manager should update the plan to reflect the new probabilities and impacts, and then adjust the response accordingly.

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Patti

11 months ago

C) Update the risk management plan with the new probability/impact and change the response.

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Billy

11 months ago

B) Address these secondary risks as per the risk management plan

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Ernest

11 months ago

A) Apply a risk acceptance strategy to the new risks as there is no risk response plan.

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Ashleigh

1 year ago

Option B seems like the most logical choice. The risk management plan should already have provisions for addressing any secondary risks that arise from the initial risk response.

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