PMI Exam PMI-RMP Topic 2 Question 79 Discussion

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Question #: 79
Topic #: 2

You are the project manager for your organization. You have determined that an activity is too dangerous to complete internally so you hire licensed contractor to complete the work. The contractor, however, may not complete the assigned work on time which could cause delays in subsequent work beginning. This is an example of what type of risk event?

AInternal

BSecondary risk

CPure risk

DTransference

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Suggested Answer: B

by Peggie at Jun 01, 2024, 07:03 AM

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Kayleigh

6 months ago

Haha, I bet the contractor is just taking a nice long lunch break instead of doing the work. D. Transference is the way to go on this one!

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Yuonne

5 months ago

Transferring the risk to the contractor was the right move. D) Transference was the way to go.

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Skye

5 months ago

It's frustrating when contractors don't meet deadlines. D) Transference is definitely the right choice here.

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Quentin

5 months ago

I agree, the contractor seems to be slacking off. D) Transference is the best option in this situation.

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Gilma

6 months ago

C. Pure risk. Clearly the project manager is trying to avoid the pure risk of the dangerous activity by hiring the contractor.

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Marva

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Guess I'll have to go with my gut and say D. Transference. Hoping I don't get a risky result on this one!

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Paola

6 months ago

I agree with Ernestine. By hiring a contractor, we are transferring the risk of delays to them.

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Lizette

6 months ago

B. Secondary risk seems like the right answer here. The contractor not completing the work on time could lead to delays in other activities.

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Anthony

6 months ago

I think the answer is D. Transference. The project manager is transferring the risk of the dangerous work to the licensed contractor.

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Lashon

5 months ago

That's right. By hiring the contractor, the project manager is transferring the risk of the dangerous work.

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Jolanda

5 months ago

Yes, you are correct. The project manager is transferring the risk to the contractor.

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Rodrigo

6 months ago

That's correct. It's a form of risk transference in this situation.

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Colette

6 months ago

That's right, by hiring a licensed contractor, the project manager is transferring the risk to them.

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Jeannetta

6 months ago

Transference is the right answer because the project manager is shifting the risk to someone else.

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Gail

6 months ago

Yes, you're right. The project manager is transferring the risk to the contractor.

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Yolando

6 months ago

Yes, you are correct. The project manager is transferring the risk to the contractor.

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Mireya

6 months ago

That's right. By hiring a licensed contractor, the project manager is transferring the risk of the dangerous work to them.

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Kendra

6 months ago

Yes, you are correct. The project manager is transferring the risk to the contractor.

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Ernestine

7 months ago

I think the answer is D) Transference.

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