CAPM · Question #44
For which kind of quantitative risk analysis chart can a tornado diagram represent values?
The correct answer is A. Sensitivity analysis. A tornado diagram is a specialized bar chart used in sensitivity analysis to compare the relative importance of different risk variables on a project outcome. Each bar represents a variable, and bars are sorted from longest (most impact) to shortest (least impact), creating the…
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- ASensitivity analysis
- BMonte Carlo analysis
- CExpected monetary value analysis
- DDecision tree analysis
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A tornado diagram is a specialized bar chart used in sensitivity analysis to compare the relative importance of different risk variables on a project outcome. Each bar represents a variable, and bars are sorted from longest (most impact) to shortest (least impact), creating the tornado shape. It visually shows which risks or uncertainties have the greatest potential effect on the project objective, helping prioritize where to focus risk responses.
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