PMI-RMP · Question #10
Your project spans the entire organization. You would like to assess the risk of the project but are worried that some of the managers involved in the project could affect the outcome of any risk…
The correct answer is A. Delphi technique. The Delphi technique is a structured, iterative process where experts respond to questionnaires anonymously, with results compiled and shared back for further rounds of input. Anonymity prevents the influence of authority, politics, or social pressure - exactly the concern…
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Your project spans the entire organization. You would like to assess the risk of the project but are worried that some of the managers involved in the project could affect the outcome of any risk identification meeting. Your worry is based on the fact that some employees would not want to publicly identify risk events that could make their supervisors look bad. You would like a method that would allow participants to anonymously identify risk events. What risk identification method could you use?
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- ADelphi technique
- BIsolated pilot groups
- CSWOT analysis
- DRoot cause analysis
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(30 responses)- A93% (28)
- B3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The Delphi technique is a structured, iterative process where experts respond to questionnaires anonymously, with results compiled and shared back for further rounds of input. Anonymity prevents the influence of authority, politics, or social pressure - exactly the concern described in the scenario. SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats but does not guarantee anonymity. Root cause analysis investigates the causes of known problems, not risk identification. Isolated pilot groups is not a standard risk identification technique in the PMBOK. The Delphi technique is specifically designed to elicit honest, unbiased input in group settings where hierarchy or politics could distort responses.
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