PMI-RMP Risk Identification Tools 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Delphi technique

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

SWOT analysis

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Assumption and constraint analysis

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Prompt lists

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Identifying underlying causes that could lead to risk events

Answer

The Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram is a cause-and-effect tool that helps trace potential root causes of risks.

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