GSLC · Question #461
You are the project manager for the TTR project. You are in the process of gathering information for risk identification. You ask experts to participate in the process through their emails for maintai
The correct answer is B. Delphi. The Delphi technique uses anonymous expert input collected iteratively, with summarized responses re-circulated for further refinement until consensus is reached.
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You are the project manager for the TTR project. You are in the process of gathering information for risk identification. You ask experts to participate in the process through their emails for maintaining anonymity. You collect the responses, summarize them, and are then re-circulated to the experts for further comment. Which of the following techniques are you using for risk identification?
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- ASWOT analysis
- BDelphi
- CExpert judgment
- DBrainstorming
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A3% (1)
- B87% (34)
- C8% (3)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
The Delphi technique uses anonymous expert input collected iteratively, with summarized responses re-circulated for further refinement until consensus is reached.
SWOT analysis identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats and does not involve anonymous expert polling or iterative re-circulation of responses.
The Delphi technique is a structured risk identification method where experts provide anonymous input via questionnaires or surveys, responses are collected and summarized by a facilitator, and the summary is re-circulated to the same experts for additional comment. Anonymity is a defining characteristic that prevents groupthink and reduces bias. This iterative process continues until a consensus or convergence of opinion is achieved.
Expert judgment refers to consulting subject matter experts for their opinions or decisions, but it does not require anonymity or the structured iterative feedback loop described.
Brainstorming is an open, collaborative group technique where participants freely generate ideas - it lacks the anonymity and structured re-circulation process described in the question.
Concept tested: Delphi technique for risk identification
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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