PMI Exam PMI-RMP Topic 7 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam

Question #: 97
Topic #: 7

A software development project team was preparing for a phased release when an unknown and unexpected risk occurred with potential for delaying one of the features for the planned release. The project team decided to go ahead with the release and address this missing feature at a later date. One of the end users learned about this and strongly opposed the planned release.

What should the risk manager have done to prevent this situation?

AEngaged the sponsor and informed them of the decision to remove the planned feature.

BEngaged the stakeholders more in risk management activities and decisions to get their buy-in and support.

CPerformed proper risk identification at the project outset to ensure this risk was identified and mitigated.

DCreated a schedule buffer in the plan to deal with unknown risks if and when they occurred.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Gail at Feb 10, 2025, 04:08 AM

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Olen

3 months ago

D sounds good, but a schedule buffer is more of a Band-Aid than a real solution. You need to address the root cause, which is lack of stakeholder engagement.

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Sean

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the end user who strongly opposed the release was just looking for a reason to complain. Some people are never satisfied, no matter what you do!

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Ellen

2 months ago

C) Performed proper risk identification at the project outset to ensure this risk was identified and mitigated.

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Dana

2 months ago

A) Engaged the sponsor and informed them of the decision to remove the planned feature.

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Marylyn

3 months ago

C seems like the most appropriate answer to me. Proper risk identification at the beginning could have helped them anticipate this issue and plan accordingly.

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Skye

2 months ago

I agree, if they had identified this risk earlier, they could have come up with a better plan to address it.

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Chaya

2 months ago

C seems like the most appropriate answer to me. Proper risk identification at the beginning could have helped them anticipate this issue and plan accordingly.

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Gretchen

3 months ago

I believe performing proper risk identification at the project outset would have been the best approach to prevent this issue.

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Edgar

3 months ago

I agree with Rueben. Getting buy-in and support from stakeholders is crucial to prevent such situations.

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Craig

3 months ago

I think the answer is B. Engaging the stakeholders more in risk management would have been the best way to prevent this situation. Stakeholder buy-in is crucial for managing risks effectively.

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Christoper

3 months ago

B) Engaged the stakeholders more in risk management activities and decisions to get their buy-in and support.

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Hester

3 months ago

A) Engaged the sponsor and informed them of the decision to remove the planned feature.

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Rueben

4 months ago

I think the risk manager should have engaged the stakeholders more in risk management activities.

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