PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 82

A project manager has a two-month project with three project team members. The project sponsor does not agree with the project manager that a risk planning process is necessary, since the project is very small.
Would it be appropriate for the project manager to implement some level of risk management?

Answer options

• A. Yes, even small projects may require risk planning.
• B. No, small projects do not usually require risk planning.
• C. No, risk planning should be initiated with the sponsor's consent.
• D. Yes, the risk planning process implementation is ultimately the project manager's decision.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because even small projects can face risks that could impact their success, making some level of risk planning beneficial. Option B is incorrect as it dismisses the potential risks in small projects, while option C is wrong because risk planning can be a proactive step taken by the project manager regardless of sponsor approval. Option D, while true about the project manager's authority, does not emphasize the importance of risk planning in any project size.