PMI-RMP Exam - 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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Mira

3 months ago

Engaging stakeholders could've avoided this mess.

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Raelene

3 months ago

Totally disagree, they should've informed the sponsor first.

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Maybelle

3 months ago

Surprised they didn’t have a buffer for unknown risks. Seems basic!

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Francoise

4 months ago

I think proper risk identification is key. Missed that one!

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Luann

4 months ago

They should've engaged the stakeholders more, for sure.

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Tomas

4 months ago

Creating a schedule buffer was mentioned in one of our case studies. Option D could have been a good proactive measure, but I wonder if it would have been enough to satisfy the end user.

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Edna

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this where we had to consider communication with sponsors. I feel like option A could have helped, but would it have changed the end user's reaction?

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Micah

4 months ago

I think I read something about risk identification being crucial at the start of a project. Option C sounds right, but what if the risk was truly unforeseen?

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Latonia

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of stakeholder engagement in risk management. Option B seems like a solid choice, but I'm not entirely sure if it would have fully prevented the situation.

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Lizbeth

5 months ago

Ah, I see. Performing proper risk identification upfront is crucial. That would have helped surface this unexpected risk earlier and allowed for better mitigation planning.

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Dante

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is engaging the stakeholders more proactively on risk management decisions. That could have helped avoid the end user opposition.

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Jess

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the key details and think through the risk management best practices that could have prevented this.

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Fletcher

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully consider the options and think through the potential consequences of each approach.

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Olen

12 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

12 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

11 months ago

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

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Dana

12 months ago

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

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Marylyn

1 year 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

11 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

12 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Craig

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Hester

1 year ago

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

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Rueben

1 year ago

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

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