CSSLP Question #289: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Elizabeth is a project manager for her organization and she finds risk management to be very difficult for her to manage. She asks you, a lead project manager, at what stage in the project will risk management become easier. What answer best resolves the difficulty of risk management practices and the effort required?

Options

• ARisk management only becomes easier when the project moves into project execution.
• BRisk management only becomes easier when the project is closed.
• CRisk management is an iterative process and never becomes easier.
• DRisk management only becomes easier the more often it is practiced.

Explanation

Risk management becomes easier the more frequently it is practiced, as consistent engagement refines skills and processes, leading to improved efficiency.

Common mistakes.

• A. Risk management is crucial from project initiation and continues throughout the project lifecycle, not just becoming easier during execution.
• B. Risk management is largely completed by project closure, focusing on lessons learned, and doesn't 'become easier' at that stage.
• C. While iterative, risk management can indeed become easier and more streamlined as the team gains experience and institutionalizes best practices.

Concept tested. Continuous improvement in risk management

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/risk-management-process-project-managers-6927

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