ITIL · Question #379
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 the source - the existing situation or condition that gives rise to the risk event.
Question
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
(49 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (43)
- C6% (3)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
In PRINCE2 risk management, a risk cause is the source - the existing situation or condition that gives rise to the risk event.
The impact of a risk on stage and project tolerance describes the risk's effect or consequence, which is the third element of the cause-event-effect model, not the cause.
In PRINCE2, risk is described using a cause-event-effect format where the cause represents the existing source or condition that could trigger the risk event. Identifying the cause allows teams to understand the origin of a risk so that preventative responses can target the source rather than only treating the effect. This distinction is critical for applying the right risk response strategies.
The overall effect of a risk on the Business Case describes strategic risk impact, which corresponds to the effect component of the risk model, not its source.
How likely a risk is to occur describes risk probability or likelihood, which is a separate attribute used in risk assessment and is not the definition of a risk cause.
Concept tested: PRINCE2 risk cause-event-effect definition
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