PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 131

Which of the following characteristics would a risk tolerant person or group demonstrate?

Answer options

• A. Adaptable and resourceful; not afraid to take action; thrill seeking
• B. Discomfort with uncertainty; low tolerance for ambiguity; seeks security and resolution in the face of risk
• C. Risk taking is a price worth paying for future payoffs; seeks strategies and tactics that have high future payoffs; thinks abstractly and creatively envisioning possibilities, and not afraid of change or unknowns
• D. Reasonable comfort with most uncertainty; accepts risk as a normal feature of projects and business, and takes uncertainty in stride with no apparent or significant influence on their behavior

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, describes a person who is comfortable with uncertainty and views risk as a normal aspect of business, allowing them to navigate challenges effectively. In contrast, A describes someone who seeks thrills, B highlights a fear of ambiguity, and C emphasizes a strategic risk-taking approach that may not reflect the typical behavior of risk-tolerant individuals.