Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1875

You are identifying possible risks to your project concerning the development of a nutritional supplement. You want to reach out to your experts and build consensus on the risks that qualitative and quantitative risk analysis can address later. Although you can use
various techniques, a key information gathering technique that helps to build consensus is______________


A.
Documentation review
B. Probability/impact analysis
C. Checklist analysis
D. Delphi technique

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation:
When consensus is necessary, the Delphi technique is a frequently used information gathering technique. A facilitator first sends out a questionnaire to the experts to solicit ideas. The responses then are summarized and returned to the experts for further
comment. Consensus generally is reached after a few such rounds. The Delphi technique helps to reduce bias in the data and the undue influence of one person on the outcome.