PGMP · Question #316
Which of the following risk identification techniques is described in the statement below? "It is used to gather information where participants don't know each other nor do they have to be present at
The correct answer is B. Delphi. The Delphi technique is an anonymous, iterative information-gathering method where geographically dispersed experts respond to questionnaires without knowing one another.
Question
Which of the following risk identification techniques is described in the statement below? "It is used to gather information where participants don't know each other nor do they have to be present at the same location."
Options
- ABrainstorming
- BDelphi
- CSWOT analysis
- DAssumptions analysis
How the community answered
(31 responses)- B90% (28)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
The Delphi technique is an anonymous, iterative information-gathering method where geographically dispersed experts respond to questionnaires without knowing one another.
Brainstorming is a group technique that typically requires participants to be present together and does not guarantee anonymity.
The Delphi technique is specifically designed so that participants remain anonymous and do not need to be in the same location, eliminating groupthink and social pressure that can distort risk identification. Responses are collected by a facilitator, summarized, and recirculated in rounds until consensus is reached, making it well suited for gathering unbiased expert opinions.
SWOT analysis is a structured framework for identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and does not require anonymity or geographic distribution.
Assumptions analysis identifies and tests project assumptions for their validity but does not involve anonymous, iterative expert consultation.
Concept tested: Delphi technique for anonymous distributed risk identification
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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