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Question #: 585
Topic #: 1

During project execution, the risk owner is monitoring the critical speed rate of a power engine to eventually trigger the defined risk-response strategy. During the risk assessment and management process phase, it was defined that the power engine has the following characteristics:
1,600 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> stops working and crashes the system
1,500 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> warns of max rate allowed
1,400 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> reduces the power and brakes the engine
Which of the following statements is correct?

A. 1,600 rpm is a project risk, 1,500 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy, and 1,400 rpm is a project issue.
B. 1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy, and 1,400 rpm is a project risk.
C. 1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is a project risk, and 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy.
D. 1,600 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy, 1,500 rpm is a project issue, and 1,400 rpm is a project risk.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by Bobbie30 at Dec. 2, 2022, 10:46 a.m.

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ronaldjason413

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Selected Answer: C

C. 1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is a project risk, and 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy

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hayalou

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

1,600 rpm (stops working and crashes the system): This is a project issue because it represents a failure that has already occurred or is occurring, requiring immediate action to address the negative impact on the project. 1,500 rpm (warns of max rate allowed): This is an event that triggers a response strategy—it is a warning threshold set to activate the risk response plan before the issue (system crash) actually occurs. 1,400 rpm (reduces power and brakes the engine): This is a project risk because it is a predefined condition that, if reached, could negatively impact the project if not managed, but it has not yet resulted in a system failure. It is monitored so that mitigation actions (like reducing power) can be taken to prevent escalation to an issue

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462729f

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

1,600 rpm is a project issue: At this point, the engine has already failed and crashed the system — which means the risk has materialized and is now an issue (in PMBOK terms, an issue is a risk that has happened and requires immediate resolution). 1,500 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy: This is the early warning signal — it’s the threshold that alerts the team that the engine is nearing its critical failure point and a risk response should be triggered to avoid escalation. In PMBOK, these are often called risk triggers. 1,400 rpm is a project risk: This is a proactive response where the engine reduces power and applies brakes — it’s mitigating the risk of reaching the higher critical failure rates. This aligns with risk response strategies, like risk reduction or mitigation.

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DavidTri

1 year ago

Selected Answer: C

1600 make the system crash so it's an issue 1500 just warning so it is a risk 1400 is event to make the prevent action

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Ken_JP_206

1 year, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: A

1,600 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> stops working and crashes the system Project Risk: This is the point at which the engine will stop working and crash the system. Since it is a potential event that could cause significant harm to the project, it is identified as a project risk. 1,500 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> warns of max rate allowed Event that Triggers a Response Strategy: This serves as a warning threshold, indicating that the system is approaching a critical point. It triggers the defined risk-response strategy to prevent the engine from reaching the 1,600 rpm mark. This is a proactive measure to mitigate the risk. 1,400 rpm (rate-per-minute) -> reduces the power and brakes the engine Project Issue: At this point, the system has already begun to take corrective action by reducing power and braking the engine. This indicates an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed to prevent further escalation.

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xcjxcj

1 year, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: B

1400 risk, 1500 risk plan(risk response), 1600 issue(risk materialized)

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David983

1 year, 8 months ago

Selected Answer: C

1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is a project risk, and 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy

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Uncle_Lucifer

1 year, 9 months ago

Selected Answer: C

use common sense. --> response, risk, and issue

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Only12go

1 year, 9 months ago

Selected Answer: C

1,600 rpm is a project issue because this is the point where the problem has already occurred. 1,500 rpm is a project risk because it represents a point where there's an indication of impending danger, but the system hasn't failed yet. 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy because it represents a proactive measure taken to avoid or reduce the risk. Therefore, the correct answer is: C. 1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is a project risk, and 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy.

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victory108

1 year, 10 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C. 1,600 rpm is a project issue, 1,500 rpm is a project risk, and 1,400 rpm is an event that triggers a response strategy

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SteAle

1 year, 12 months ago

Selected Answer: C

1600 - is clearly an issue, 1400 - triggers a response strategy which is 'reduces the power and brakes the engine'

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SteAle

1 year, 12 months ago

https://www.examtopics.com/discussions/pmi/view/50896-exam-pmp-topic-1-question-1743-discussion/

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Jeongjoo

2 years, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: d

B is answer.

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Hung1

2 years, 3 months ago

C is answer

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RevZig67

2 years, 3 months ago

Selected Answer: A

The risk here is that the engine will exceed the critical speed rate of 1,600 rpm, which could cause it to stop working and crash the system. The event that triggers the response strategy is reaching 1,500 rpm, which warns of the maximum rate allowed. The project issue is that the engine is reaching 1,400 rpm, which requires a response strategy to reduce power and brake the engine.

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yuliang0903

2 years, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: B

1400rpm is the project risk, 1500rpm is the risk strategy trigger condition, and 1600rpm is the issue

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Bobbie30

2 years, 7 months ago

Please can someone explain ths?

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mrbottomwood

2 years, 4 months ago

A project risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives such as scope, schedule, cost and quality. For example, a project to build a new bridge may have a risk of delays due to bad weather conditions. A project issue is a problem that has already occurred and needs to be addressed in order for the project to continue successfully. For example, during the construction of the bridge, it may be discovered that there is an issue with the quality of materials being used. A response strategy is a plan for how to respond to a project risk in order to minimize its impact on the project. There are several types of response strategies including avoidance (eliminating the risk), mitigation (reducing the likelihood or impact of the risk), transfer (shifting responsibility for the risk to another party), and acceptance (accepting the consequences if the risk occurs). For example, in response to the risk of delays due to bad weather conditions during bridge construction, a response strategy could be to adjust the schedule and plan for additional time in case of bad weather.

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mrbottomwood

2 years, 4 months ago

Answer is definitely C. what has occurred=issue what is yet to happen but the sign maybe there(warning) = risk what your responses are/will be to what has happened = response strategy

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