PMI-RMP Risk Identification Tools 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A project manager facilitates a session where experts answer questionnaires anonymously over multiple rounds, with feedback summarized between rounds to build consensus. Which technique is being used?
- Delphi technique (Correct answer)
- Brainstorming
- Nominal group technique
- Focus group
Correct answer: Delphi technique
The Delphi technique uses anonymous, iterative expert questionnaires with controlled feedback to reach consensus and reduce bias.
Question 2: Which risk identification tool examines the project from the perspectives of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats?
- SWOT analysis (Correct answer)
- Root cause analysis
- Assumption analysis
- Checklist analysis
Correct answer: SWOT analysis
SWOT analysis identifies internal strengths/weaknesses and external opportunities/threats, surfacing both positive and negative risks.
Question 3: A team reviews the assumptions log to test whether each assumption is valid and complete. This is an example of which technique?
- Assumption and constraint analysis (Correct answer)
- Document analysis
- Interviewing
- Prompt lists
Correct answer: Assumption and constraint analysis
Assumption and constraint analysis explores the validity of assumptions and constraints to identify risks from their inaccuracy or instability.
Question 4: Which tool uses categories such as PESTLE, TECOP, or VUCA to stimulate ideas about sources of individual project risk?
- Prompt lists (Correct answer)
- Cause-and-effect diagrams
- Affinity diagrams
- Decision trees
Correct answer: Prompt lists
Prompt lists are predetermined lists of risk categories (PESTLE, TECOP, VUCA) that prompt teams to consider relevant risk sources.
Question 5: An Ishikawa diagram is most useful during risk identification for what purpose?
- Identifying underlying causes that could lead to risk events (Correct answer)
- Calculating contingency reserves
- Prioritizing risks by probability
- Assigning risk owners
Correct answer: Identifying underlying causes that could lead to risk events
The Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram is a cause-and-effect tool that helps trace potential root causes of risks.
Question 6: During structured interviews for risk identification, what is the PRIMARY benefit over simple brainstorming?
- It captures detailed, in-depth perspectives from individual stakeholders (Correct answer)
- It guarantees statistical accuracy
- It eliminates the need for a risk register
- It removes all cognitive bias
Correct answer: It captures detailed, in-depth perspectives from individual stakeholders
Interviews allow deep, one-on-one exploration of experienced participants' knowledge that group settings may not surface.
Question 7: Which technique involves reviewing project documents such as plans, contracts, and lessons learned to identify risks from inconsistencies and gaps?
- Document analysis (Correct answer)
- Delphi technique
- SWOT analysis
- Brainstorming
Correct answer: Document analysis
Document analysis reviews project documentation to find risks indicated by inconsistencies, gaps, or misalignment.
PMI-RMP Risk Identification Tools 2
A project manager facilitates a session where experts answer questionnaires anonymously over multiple rounds, with feedback summarized between rounds to build consensus.
Which technique is being used?