PMI Exam PgMP Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 92
Topic #: 1

A biometrics firm has a facial recognition program with multiple components and project managers. The

project manager from the mobile device division escalates a vendor-related risk to the program manager. After assessing the risk, the program manager determines that this risk may impact other projects within the program. However, this risk has a low degree of impact and probability of occurring.

What should the program manager do first?

AObtain a risk reserve from the executive sponsor, and execute a contingency plan.

BCommunicate the risk to all project managers to manage at the component level.

CAdd the risk details and analysis to the program risk register.

DBrainstorm with the project manager to develop an appropriate risk response.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Douglass at Oct 18, 2024, 08:01 PM

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Elmer

29 days ago

I dunno, this question is making my head spin. Maybe the program manager should just ask the Magic 8 Ball for the answer. 'Signs point to C' - there, problem solved!

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Ivette

3 days ago

Yeah, that sounds like a logical way to ensure all project managers are aware of the potential risk.

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Juliann

5 days ago

I think adding the risk details to the program risk register would be a good first step.

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Brock

8 days ago

I agree, the program manager should take a more strategic and professional approach to managing the risk.

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Veronika

16 days ago

That's a funny idea, but I don't think relying on a Magic 8 Ball is the best approach.

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Lashon

1 months ago

I'm gonna go with C. It's always good to have a well-documented risk register, even for low-impact risks. Gotta cover all the bases, you know?

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Elouise

7 days ago

B) Communicate the risk to all project managers to manage at the component level.

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Rory

8 days ago

A) Obtain a risk reserve from the executive sponsor, and execute a contingency plan.

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Gracia

23 days ago

C) Add the risk details and analysis to the program risk register.

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Berry

1 months ago

I agree with Irving. It's important to document the risk analysis for future reference.

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Alesia

1 months ago

D seems like the logical choice to me. Brainstorming with the project manager is the best way to develop an appropriate risk response.

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Latonia

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking B might be the right answer since communicating the risk to all project managers is important for managing it at the component level.

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Denny

5 days ago

Maybe after adding it to the risk register, they can then communicate it to all project managers.

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Salome

18 days ago

That's true. It's important to document the risk analysis for future reference.

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Eveline

29 days ago

But wouldn't it be better to add the risk details to the program risk register first?

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Desirae

1 months ago

I think B is a good option. Communication is key in managing risks.

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Irving

1 months ago

I think the program manager should add the risk details to the program risk register.

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Brett

2 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. Adding the risk details to the program risk register is the first step the program manager should take to ensure proper documentation and visibility across the program.

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Denise

11 days ago

Once it's documented, they can then brainstorm with the project manager for a response.

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Adelle

18 days ago

Yes, communication is important, but documenting the risk in the register should come first.

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Cordelia

29 days ago

But shouldn't the program manager also communicate the risk to all project managers?

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Lang

1 months ago

I agree, adding the risk details to the program risk register is crucial for visibility.

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