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PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 5 Question 115 Discussion

A certain risk is identified for a major project, and the risk response is planned. However, the analysis reveals a high probability for a secondary risk which will be tolerated based on the organization's risk thresholds. The secondary risk is subsequently registered. During project execution, the primary risk occurs, the planned action is taken, and the secondary risk emergesWhat two actions should the risk owner take? (Choose two.)
A) Implement the secondary risk response and update the project documents. and E) Update and communicate assessments of the secondary risk's impact.
B) Conduct meeting with all stakeholder to agree on post impact solutions.
C) Set the corresponding trigger conditions to the secondary risk.
D) Engage the project manager to authorize the secondary risk's response.

PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 5 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam
Question #: 115
Topic #: 5
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A certain risk is identified for a major project, and the risk response is planned. However, the analysis reveals a high probability for a secondary risk which will be tolerated based on the organization's risk thresholds. The secondary risk is subsequently registered. During project execution, the primary risk occurs, the planned action is taken, and the secondary risk emerges

What two actions should the risk owner take? (Choose two.)

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Suggested Answer: A, E

The risk owner should implement the secondary risk response, as it is now being tolerated, and update the project documents accordingly. They should also update and communicate the assessments of the secondary risk's impact to ensure everyone is aware of the situation.

According to the PMI-RMP Handbook1, the risk owner is responsible for implementing the risk response plan and monitoring the risk and its secondary risks. Therefore, the risk owner should take the following two actions when the secondary risk emerges:

Implement the secondary risk response and update the project documents. This action is consistent with the risk response strategy of tolerance, which means accepting the risk and its consequences. The risk owner should execute the planned response for the secondary risk, such as contingency plans or fallback plans, and update the relevant project documents, such as the risk register, the risk report, and the lessons learned register, to reflect the current status and impact of the risk.

Update and communicate assessments of the secondary risk's impact. This action is consistent with the risk monitoring and control process, which involves tracking the identified risks, evaluating their impact and probability, and reporting the risk information to the appropriate stakeholders. The risk owner should reassess the secondary risk's impact on the project objectives, such as scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and communicate the results to the project manager and other relevant stakeholders, such as the sponsor, the customer, and the team members.

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PMI-RMP Handbook1

PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, Chapter 11: Project Risk Management2


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Graciela
1 day ago
This question is tricky! I think A and E make the most sense.
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Otis
6 days ago
Totally agree with E! Updating assessments is crucial for transparency.
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Harris
11 days ago
Wait, how can you tolerate a secondary risk and then have it emerge? Seems risky!
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Dacia
17 days ago
Not sure about B. A meeting might just slow things down.
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Becky
22 days ago
A seems like the right move too. You gotta implement that response!
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Mitsue
27 days ago
I think E is definitely a must-do. Keeping everyone in the loop is key!
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Santos
1 month ago
Engaging the project manager sounds like a good idea, but I wonder if we should focus more on the immediate response first.
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Cordell
3 months ago
I feel like we should also set the trigger conditions for the secondary risk, but I can't recall if that was a priority in our studies.
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Felix
3 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to assess the impact of a secondary risk. Updating and communicating those assessments seems really important here.
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Soledad
3 months ago
I think we might need to implement the secondary risk response and update the project documents, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best first step.
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