PMI-RMP · Question #8
You are the project manager for your organization. You are working with your key stakeholders in the qualitative risk analysis process. You understand that there is certain bias towards the risk…
The correct answer is A. Establish the definitions of the levels of probability and impact. The PMBOK Guide recommends establishing clear, pre-defined definitions for probability and impact levels (e.g., a probability scale from 0.1 to 0.9 with defined thresholds) to reduce individual bias in qualitative risk analysis. When everyone uses the same consistent scale…
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You are the project manager for your organization. You are working with your key stakeholders in the qualitative risk analysis process. You understand that there is certain bias towards the risk events in the project that you need to address, manage, and ideally reduce. What solution does the PMBOK recommend to reduce the influence of bias during qualitative risk analysis?
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- AEstablish the definitions of the levels of probability and impact
- BProvide iterations of risk analysis for true reflection of a risk probability and impact
- CIsolate the stakeholders by project phases to determine their risk bias
- DInvolve all stakeholders to vote on the probability and impact of the risk events
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A90% (19)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
The PMBOK Guide recommends establishing clear, pre-defined definitions for probability and impact levels (e.g., a probability scale from 0.1 to 0.9 with defined thresholds) to reduce individual bias in qualitative risk analysis. When everyone uses the same consistent scale, subjective interpretation is minimized. Providing iterative risk analysis cycles may improve accuracy but does not directly address bias. Isolating stakeholders by project phase is not a PMBOK-recommended technique. Voting can still perpetuate groupthink or authority bias. Pre-defined scales create a neutral, objective reference that all participants apply consistently.
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