PMI-RMP · Question #56
John works as a project manager for BlueWell Inc. He is determining which risks can affect the project. Which of the following inputs of the identify risks process is useful in identifying risks…
The correct answer is A. Activity duration estimates. Activity duration estimates are an input to the Identify Risks process because they express time allowances for activities, and a wider range in those estimates signals greater schedule uncertainty and risk. The width of the range directly reflects the degree of risk present.
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John works as a project manager for BlueWell Inc. He is determining which risks can affect the project. Which of the following inputs of the identify risks process is useful in identifying risks associated to the time allowances for the activities or projects as a whole, with a width of the range indicating the degrees of risk?
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- AActivity duration estimates
- BSchedule management plan
- CRisk management plan
- DActivity cost estimates
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(62 responses)- A94% (58)
- B2% (1)
- C3% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Activity duration estimates are an input to the Identify Risks process because they express time allowances for activities, and a wider range in those estimates signals greater schedule uncertainty and risk. The width of the range directly reflects the degree of risk present.
Activity duration estimates include range information - for example, a task estimated at 5 to 15 days has a wide range indicating high uncertainty and therefore high risk. This range data helps the project manager identify where schedule-related risks are concentrated, making it a key input to the Identify Risks process for surfacing time-based risk events.
The schedule management plan describes how the schedule will be managed and controlled but does not express range-based time allowances that indicate degrees of risk.
The risk management plan defines the approach, roles, and methodology for risk management but does not contain activity-level time range data.
Activity cost estimates indicate financial uncertainty, not time allowances or schedule-related risk ranges.
Concept tested: Activity duration estimates as risk identification input
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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