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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 54
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Assess and manage risksrisk managementcontingency planninghigh impact risksrisk mitigation

    PMP · Question 54 · Task 3: Assess and manage risks

    During a risk assessment workshop, the project team identifies a potential risk that a key technology vendor might discontinue support for a critical software component during the project lifecycle. The probability is assessed as low (20%) but the impact would be very high (complete rework required). What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Accept the risk since the probability is low and monitor for any changes

    B.

    Immediately find an alternative technology solution to avoid the risk entirely

    C.

    Develop contingency plans and explore mitigation options while monitoring vendor stability indicators

    D.

    Escalate the risk to senior management for a decision on how to proceed

    How to approach this question

    For low probability/high impact risks, develop contingency plans and explore mitigation options rather than accepting the risk or making immediate costly changes.

    Full Answer

    C.Develop contingency plans and explore mitigation options while monitoring vendor stability indicators✓ Correct
    C
    Low probability/high impact risks require contingency planning to prepare for the potential impact while exploring mitigation options to reduce either probability or impact.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose risk acceptance (A) based on low probability, or immediate avoidance (B) based on high impact, missing the balanced approach of contingency planning.
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