PMI-RMP · Question #543
A project team has just initiated a large project to move an organization's headquarters to another location. The risk manager has scheduled a risk identification session but notices that the…
The correct answer is D. Risk evaluation will be challenging without these elements as a frame of reference. The project charter, WBS, and scope statement are fundamental inputs to risk identification. The project charter defines objectives and constraints, the WBS breaks down deliverables to identify risks by work package, and the scope statement defines boundaries. Without these…
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A project team has just initiated a large project to move an organization's headquarters to another location. The risk manager has scheduled a risk identification session but notices that the project charter, work breakdown structure (WBS). and scope statement are not available. What should the risk manager consider?
Options
- AAligning with the project manager to hold an open brainstorm session with all stakeholders will
- BThe ideal solution is to find alternate documents that provide good visibility on the environment.
- CThe risk identification process can be carried out as long as the project statement is available.
- DRisk evaluation will be challenging without these elements as a frame of reference.
How the community answered
(65 responses)- A5% (3)
- B12% (8)
- C26% (17)
- D57% (37)
Explanation
The project charter, WBS, and scope statement are fundamental inputs to risk identification. The project charter defines objectives and constraints, the WBS breaks down deliverables to identify risks by work package, and the scope statement defines boundaries. Without these documents, risk identification lacks a clear frame of reference, making it difficult to comprehensively and accurately identify risks. While brainstorming (A) can generate ideas, it is unstructured without project documents. Alternate documents (B) may not provide equivalent visibility. The project statement alone (C) is insufficient-it does not provide the granular detail the WBS and scope statement offer. Acknowledging this limitation is critical to managing stakeholder expectations.
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