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GSLC · Question #531

Which of the following processes is described in the statement below? "This is the process of numerically analyzing the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives."

The correct answer is B. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis is the PMBOK-defined process of numerically analyzing the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives, directly matching the statement's description.

Risk Management & Compliance

Question

Which of the following processes is described in the statement below? "This is the process of numerically analyzing the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives."

Options

  • AIdentify Risks
  • BPerform Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • CMonitor and Control Risks
  • DPerform Qualitative Risk Analysis

How the community answered

(13 responses)
  • B
    92% (12)
  • D
    8% (1)

Why each option

Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis is the PMBOK-defined process of numerically analyzing the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives, directly matching the statement's description.

AIdentify Risks

Identify Risks is the process of finding, recognizing, and documenting potential risks - it does not numerically analyze their effect on project objectives.

BPerform Quantitative Risk AnalysisCorrect

Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis uses numerical techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, decision tree analysis, and sensitivity analysis to quantify the probability and impact of risks on cost, schedule, and other project objectives. The keyword 'numerically analyzing' directly maps to this process as defined in the PMBOK Guide, distinguishing it from qualitative methods. It produces probabilistic outcome ranges rather than descriptive priority ratings.

CMonitor and Control Risks

Monitor and Control Risks focuses on tracking known risks, identifying new risks, and evaluating risk response effectiveness during execution - not numerical impact analysis.

DPerform Qualitative Risk Analysis

Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis prioritizes risks using subjective descriptive scales (high/medium/low probability and impact) rather than numerical or statistical quantification.

Concept tested: PMBOK Quantitative Risk Analysis process definition

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

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#quantitative risk analysis#risk analysis#numerical risk assessment#project risk

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