PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 18

A risk manager works with the project team, senior management team, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to identify the project risks. Which of the following tools/methods from the risk management plan can be used to identify a risk, which is based on project objectives by category?

Answer options

• A. Affinity diagram
• B. Risk breakdown structure
• C. Decision tree method
• D. Work breakdown structure

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, the Risk breakdown structure, as it specifically organizes project risks by their categories in relation to project objectives. The Affinity diagram (A) is used for grouping ideas, the Decision tree method (C) helps in decision-making scenarios, and the Work breakdown structure (D) breaks down the project deliverables, but none of these focus specifically on risk categorization.