Manage Risks and the Risk Process for Construction and Built Environment Projects PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A construction firm is bidding on a project with a tight deadline. The team identifies an opportunity to use a new prefabrication method that could reduce schedule risk, but it requires an upfront investment and the method is untested in the local market. The project manager must decide whether to pursue the opportunity. What is the most balanced approach?

   • AConduct a cost-benefit analysis and a small pilot to validate the method before committing fully.
   • BShare the opportunity with a partner to share the risk.
   • CPursue the opportunity immediately to gain a competitive advantage.
   • DReject the opportunity because it is too risky.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A large infrastructure project is in the execution phase. The risk register has not been updated in three months, and the project manager is under pressure to deliver on schedule. Several new risks have emerged, including a labor strike and a design change request. What is the most effective approach to manage the risk process at this stage?

   • AWait until the next scheduled risk review, which is in two months.
   • BConduct an immediate risk review workshop with key stakeholders to update the register and reprioritize risks.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to decide which risks to manage.
   • DFocus only on the labor strike risk because it is the most visible threat.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which strategy is specifically used to respond to a positive risk (opportunity) in a construction project?

   • AAvoid
   • BMitigate
   • CExploit
   • DTransfer
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5. 4expert · hard

   A construction company wants to implement a new digital twin technology to improve facility management. The IT department is concerned about data security, and the operations team is worried about the learning curve. The project manager must overcome these barriers to move forward. What is the most effective strategy?

   • AImplement the technology immediately and address issues as they arise.
   • BAbandon the technology because the barriers are too difficult to overcome.
   • CAddress both concerns by implementing a phased rollout with security reviews and comprehensive training.
   • DFocus on the IT department's security concerns first, then address training later.
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6. 5application · medium

   A project is using a legacy document management system that cannot support the new mobile app the field team needs for real-time updates. The project manager must decide whether to invest in a new system. What is the most important factor to consider in this technology decision?

   • AThe vendor's reputation in the construction industry.
   • BThe impact of the current system's limitations on project efficiency and data accuracy.
   • CThe cost of the new system compared to the old system's maintenance.
   • DThe preference of the field team for using mobile devices.
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