PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 34

A risk manager wants to determine which risks are going to have the highest impact on a project. Which of the following techniques should the risk manager use?

Answer options

• A. Assumptions analysis
• B. Sensitivity analysis
• C. Root cause analysis
• D. Prioritization matrices

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Sensitivity analysis, as it helps in assessing how different variables impact project outcomes, allowing the manager to pinpoint risks with the highest potential impact. Assumptions analysis (A) evaluates the validity of assumptions, root cause analysis (C) investigates underlying issues, and prioritization matrices (D) are used to rank risks but do not specifically analyze their sensitivity.