PK0-004 · Question #252
As a way to systematically identify risks inherent to a project, which of the following tools would be used?
The correct answer is D. Risk Breakdown Structure. A Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) is a hierarchical decomposition tool used specifically to systematically identify and categorize project risks during the risk identification process.
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As a way to systematically identify risks inherent to a project, which of the following tools would be used?
Options
- ARisk response plan
- BRisk probability and impact matrix
- CRisk Matrix
- DRisk Breakdown Structure
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- D89% (17)
Why each option
A Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) is a hierarchical decomposition tool used specifically to systematically identify and categorize project risks during the risk identification process.
A risk response plan documents strategies such as avoidance, mitigation, or acceptance for risks that have already been identified, making it a planning artifact rather than an identification tool.
A probability and impact matrix is used to assess and prioritize already-identified risks based on likelihood and consequence, not to discover new ones.
A risk matrix (heat map) is an analysis tool for ranking and visualizing identified risks by severity, not a structured technique for identifying risks in the first place.
The RBS organizes potential risk sources into hierarchical categories - such as technical, external, organizational, and project management risks - prompting teams to examine each area for applicable threats and opportunities they might otherwise overlook. Unlike assessment or response tools, the RBS is designed for the identification phase, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all risk dimensions before analysis begins.
Concept tested: Risk Breakdown Structure for systematic risk identification
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