Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 155

Which of the following stages of a project defines the number of risks and opportunities, including intense planning and anticipation of risk events?

Answer options

• A. Planning
• B. Executing
• C. Initiation
• D. Closing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Planning stage is crucial for identifying and assessing risks and opportunities, allowing teams to prepare for potential issues. The Executing phase focuses on implementing the plan, while Initiation is about defining the project scope, and Closing involves finalizing project deliverables. Therefore, they do not emphasize risk identification and anticipation to the extent that Planning does.