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Which of the following describes risk proximity?

The correct answer is D. The timeframe for when the risk might materialize. Risk proximity is a risk management term that describes the expected timeframe in which a specific risk may materialize.

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Question

Which of the following describes risk proximity?

Options

  • AThe timeframe over which the risk mitigation actions should be implemented
  • BThe schedule for the risk management activities related to a plan
  • CThe timeframe over which a risk will be monitored by the risk owner
  • DThe timeframe for when the risk might materialize

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    92% (44)

Why each option

Risk proximity is a risk management term that describes the expected timeframe in which a specific risk may materialize.

AThe timeframe over which the risk mitigation actions should be implemented

The timeframe for implementing mitigation actions describes risk response scheduling, which is part of risk treatment planning, not the definition of risk proximity.

BThe schedule for the risk management activities related to a plan

A schedule for risk management activities describes the risk management plan or review cadence, which is a procedural concept distinct from risk proximity.

CThe timeframe over which a risk will be monitored by the risk owner

The timeframe over which a risk is monitored describes a risk monitoring responsibility assigned to a risk owner, which is different from the concept of when the risk itself might materialize.

DThe timeframe for when the risk might materializeCorrect

Risk proximity refers to the point in time when a risk is expected to occur and have an impact on objectives. It is used to prioritize risks by urgency - risks with near-term proximity demand more immediate attention and response than those expected further in the future, directly influencing how risk owners schedule and allocate response resources.

Concept tested: Risk proximity definition in risk management frameworks

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/project-management/prince2

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