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PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 121 Discussion

A financial institution is creating a new product database tor their clients. The project sponsor of this project is concerned about failure of the digital platform that hosts the database. The risk manager states that this risk will only occur if there is a major power outage; however, the financial institution has back-up power generators in place.What type of risk is being referred to here?
B) Residual risk
A) Major risk
C) Secondary risk
D) Environment risk

PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam
Question #: 121
Topic #: 6
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A financial institution is creating a new product database tor their clients. The project sponsor of this project is concerned about failure of the digital platform that hosts the database. The risk manager states that this risk will only occur if there is a major power outage; however, the financial institution has back-up power generators in place.

What type of risk is being referred to here?

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Suggested Answer: B

Residual risks are those that remain after implementing risk response strategies. In this scenario, the primary risk is a major power outage that could lead to the failure of the digital platform hosting the new product database. The financial institution has mitigated this risk by installing backup power generators. However, the possibility of a power outage still exists, and the effectiveness of the backup generators cannot be guaranteed with absolute certainty. Therefore, the remaining risk, despite the mitigation measures, is classified as residual risk.

PMI Risk Management Study Guide Reference:

The PMI-RMP Exam Content Outline defines residual risk as the risk that remains after risk responses have been implemented, highlighting the necessity of monitoring these risks throughout the project lifecycle.


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Tresa
3 days ago
I think it's more of a residual risk since they have backup generators.
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Laticia
8 days ago
Sounds like a major risk to me.
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Norah
13 days ago
I’m surprised they’re not considering environmental risks too!
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Virgilio
18 days ago
Wait, are we sure the backup generators are reliable?
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Tracey
24 days ago
Definitely a secondary risk if you ask me!
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Tiera
29 days ago
I think it's more of a residual risk with those generators.
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Kenneth
1 month ago
Sounds like a major risk to me.
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Janet
1 month ago
I feel like the answer could be environmental risk, but that doesn't seem to fit the context of backup generators.
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Kenny
1 month ago
This sounds like a secondary risk to me, but I could be mixing it up with another concept we studied.
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Denny
2 months ago
I remember a practice question about risks related to power outages, but I can't recall if it was about major or residual risk.
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Jacqueline
2 months ago
I think this might be referring to residual risk since the backup generators are in place, but I'm not entirely sure.
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