PRINCE2-7-Foundation Exam - Topic 4 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRINCE2's PRINCE2-7-Foundation exam

Question #: 28
Topic #: 4

Which statement defines a risk?

AA certain event occurring in the future that will have a negative impact on the project's objectives

BAn event that has already occurred that the Project Manager must deal with immediately

CAn uncertain event, or set of events that, should it or they occur, will have an effect on the achievement of objectives

DAn uncertain event, or set of events that, should it or they occur, will be automatically escalated to the Project Board for a response

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Suggested Answer: C

In PRINCE2, a risk is defined as any uncertain event or set of events that, if it occurs, will have an impact on the achievement of project objectives. This definition emphasizes the uncertainty and potential effect on objectives, rather than the certainty or immediate occurrence of an event. Reference: PRINCE2 Foundation Training Manual; PRINCE2 2017 Foundation handbook.

by Ena at Jun 14, 2025, 07:29 PM

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Michel

4 months ago

Wait, so B isn't a risk? That seems off.

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Ettie

4 months ago

I think A sounds more accurate. Negative impact is key.

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Nieves

5 months ago

Totally with C, it captures the essence of risk perfectly!

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Lindsey

5 months ago

D seems too specific, not all risks get escalated like that.

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Carmelina

5 months ago

Definitely C! It's all about uncertainty.

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Billy

5 months ago

I feel like D is too specific about escalation. Risks can happen without needing to escalate them immediately, so I think it's not the best choice.

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Santos

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused between A and C. A talks about a certain event, but I feel like risks are usually uncertain, right?

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Annamae

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option C sounds right because it mentions uncertainty and effects on objectives.

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Chara

6 months ago

I think a risk is something uncertain, but I'm not sure if it's just about negative impacts or if it can also be positive.

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Derick

6 months ago

I'm confident that option A is too narrow, focusing only on negative impacts. Risks can have both positive and negative effects, so I don't think that's the best answer here.

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Annette

6 months ago

Option C seems to hit the nail on the head - an uncertain event that could affect project objectives. That's the classic definition of a risk, so I'm going with that one.

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Misty

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording in the options seems similar, so I'll need to really focus on the key differences to pick the right answer.

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Kris

7 months ago

This looks like a straightforward definition question. I'll carefully read through the options and select the one that best matches the definition of a risk.

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Belen

9 months ago

Risks, risks, risks... sometimes I feel like they're the bane of a project manager's existence. But Option C is the right one, no doubt about it.

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Na

9 months ago

Risks can definitely be challenging to manage, but being prepared is key.

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Stephanie

9 months ago

I agree, Option C is definitely the correct definition of a risk.

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Pauline

10 months ago

As a project manager, I've had my fair share of risks. Option C is the way to go - it's the textbook definition of a risk.

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Kallie

8 months ago

User 2: Yeah, it's all about uncertain events that could impact our objectives.

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Vivan

9 months ago

User 1: I agree, option C is definitely the best definition of a risk.

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Precious

9 months ago

User 3: Absolutely, being prepared for those uncertainties is key in project management.

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Felix

9 months ago

User 2: I think so too, it's all about uncertain events that could impact the project.

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Azzie

9 months ago

User 1: I agree, option C is definitely the best definition of a risk.

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Ronny

10 months ago

The definition in Option C is spot on. Risks are about future uncertainty, not past events or automatic escalations.

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Graham

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's A. A risk is a certain event with negative impact.

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Torie

10 months ago

I agree with Thora. Option C captures the essence of a risk - an uncertain event that can affect the project's goals.

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Annamae

9 months ago

User 3: Definitely, we need to be prepared for those potential impacts.

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Mary

9 months ago

User 2: I agree, it's all about uncertain events that could impact the project.

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Maira

10 months ago

User 1: I think option C is the best definition of a risk.

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Kristofer

10 months ago

I agree with Pok, a risk is an uncertain event that could affect objectives.

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Pok

10 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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Thora

11 months ago

Option C seems to be the correct definition of a risk. Risks are uncertain events that can impact project objectives, not events that have already occurred or will be automatically escalated.

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