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Which is a definition of a risk cause?
The correct answer is B. The source of a risk. In PRINCE2 risk management, a risk cause is defined as the source or existing condition that gives rise to a potential risk event.
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Which is a definition of a risk cause?
Options
- AThe impact of a risk on the stage and project tolerance
- BThe source of a risk
- CThe overall effect of a risk on the Business Case
- DHow likely a risk is to occur in a given project situation
How the community answered
(46 responses)- B93% (43)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
In PRINCE2 risk management, a risk cause is defined as the source or existing condition that gives rise to a potential risk event.
The impact on stage and project tolerance describes the effect of a risk materializing, not its source or cause.
A risk cause is the known, existing situation or factor that creates the conditions under which a risk event may occur. In PRINCE2, risks are described using the cause-event-effect structure, where the cause represents the source of the risk. Identifying the cause accurately allows teams to apply targeted risk responses.
The overall effect on the Business Case describes the consequence of a risk, which is the effect component in the cause-event-effect model, not the cause.
How likely a risk is to occur describes its probability, which is a risk assessment attribute used in evaluation, not the definition of a cause.
Concept tested: PRINCE2 risk cause definition in cause-event-effect model
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