Which Statement Defines a Risk

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which statement defines a risk?

• A) A certain event occurring in the future that will have a negative impact on the project's objectives
• B) An event that has already occurred that the Project Manager must deal with immediately
• C) An uncertain event, or set of events that, should it or they occur, will have an effect on the achievement of objectives
• D) An uncertain event, or set of events that, should it or they occur, will be automatically escalated to the Project Board for a response

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Definitions:

Certificate of Deposit

A savings certificate with a fixed maturity date and fixed interest rate, issued by banks to individuals desiring to save money for a fixed period.

Compounded Annually

The process of calculating interest and adding it to the principal sum of a deposit or loan once per year.

Interest Rate

The rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for the use of money that they borrow from lenders.

Pension Fund

A type of investment pool typically set up by an employer to generate stable growth over the long term and provide pensions for employees when they reach the end of their working years.