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Question #: 115
Topic #: 1
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The risk manager is prioritizing risks based on the potential impact to cost and schedule and identifies the following 4 risks:
Risk 1 has a US$500,000 potential cost increase, and a 60 day potential schedule slippage, with a 25% probability of occurring.
Risk 2 has a US$200,000 potential cost increase, and a 20 day potential schedule slippage, with a 60% probability of occurring.
Risk 3 has a US$1,200,000 potential cost increase, and a 90 day potential schedule slippage, with a 10% probability of occurring.
Risk 4 has a US$600,000 potential cost increase, and a 70 day potential schedule slippage, with a 20% probability of occurring.
Using expected monetary value calculation, which risk has the greatest potential impact to cost and schedule?

  • A. Risk 1
  • B. Risk 2
  • C. Risk 3
  • D. Risk 4
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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AhmedRashad
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Risk 1 is the correct answer
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OMG4567
10 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
Math shows it very clear…
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Lunk
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
Simple math Shows A is more of a concern by EMV
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Azharmak
11 months ago
Answer is A
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emikhael
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Risk A is the right answer
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RoyalWarrior
1 year, 4 months ago
Answer A --> Risk 1 Risk 1 days=.25*60= 15 Cost= .25*$500,000=$125,000 Risk 4. Days=.20*70= 14 Cost =.2*$600,000=$120,000
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emikhael
1 year, 5 months ago
should not be A?
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