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PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 9 Question 116 Discussion

In the early stages of a manufacturing project, a risk manager has identified a risk with a component provided by an external supplier that might be delayed. The delay may or may not be significant to the project.What should the risk manager do?
C) Align with stakeholders on the risk threshold.
A) Agree with the external supplier on the timeline.
B) Register the risk with a medium impact.
D) Engage another supplier with shorter delivery times.

PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 9 Question 116 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam
Question #: 116
Topic #: 9
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In the early stages of a manufacturing project, a risk manager has identified a risk with a component provided by an external supplier that might be delayed. The delay may or may not be significant to the project.

What should the risk manager do?

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Suggested Answer: C

Setting risk thresholds in collaboration with stakeholders ensures clarity on what is considered tolerable risk. PMBOK Guide and ISO 31000 state:

'Risk thresholds reflect the degree of risk that stakeholders are willing to accept. These should be defined collaboratively at the start of the project.'

--- PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.1

'The organization should define its risk criteria and thresholds, in consultation with stakeholders.'

--- ISO 31000:2018, Section 6.3


PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.1

ISO 31000:2018, Section 6.3

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Tabetha
4 days ago
A timeline agreement might not help if they can't deliver.
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Sue
9 days ago
Agree, but what if the delay is significant? D could be safer.
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Margot
14 days ago
I think aligning with stakeholders is crucial. C seems best.
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Rocco
19 days ago
Totally agree, timeline discussions are key!
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Bette
24 days ago
Wait, how can we know if the delay is significant?
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Veronica
30 days ago
I think registering the risk is a must.
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Harris
1 month ago
Engaging another supplier sounds risky too!
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Glenn
1 month ago
Definitely should align with stakeholders first.
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Vallie
2 months ago
Totally agree, timeline discussions with the supplier are crucial!
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Lyndia
2 months ago
Wait, how can we be sure the delay will be significant?
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Chara
2 months ago
Registering the risk seems like the safest bet.
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Precious
2 months ago
Engaging another supplier could be a smart move!
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Agustin
2 months ago
Definitely need to align with stakeholders on the risk threshold.
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Juliann
2 months ago
Agreeing on a timeline with the supplier seems like it could help, but what if they still can’t meet it? I’m not confident that’s the best approach.
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Corrinne
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards registering the risk with a medium impact, but I wonder if that’s enough without discussing it with the stakeholders first.
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Carin
3 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to assess supplier risks, and I feel like engaging another supplier could be a valid option if the delay is significant.
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Felice
4 months ago
I think the risk manager should probably align with stakeholders on the risk threshold, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best first step.
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