Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 426

What charts and figures should project managers use during the Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process?

Answer options

• A. Tornado diagrams and influence diagrams
• B. Detectability bubble charts and probability and impact matrix
• C. Hierarchical charts and burndown charts
• D. Flow charts and responsible, accountable, consult, and inform (RACI) charts

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Tornado diagrams and influence diagrams are specifically designed to visualize risks and their impacts, making them ideal for the Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process. The other options, while useful in different contexts, do not serve the same purpose in risk analysis, as they focus on different aspects of project management.