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Risk Exposure

The overall level of possible effect from the complete set of risks, evaluated at a specific moment in a project, program, or portfolio.

Key Points

  • Represents the combined effect of all risks at a point in time; it changes as risks evolve.
  • Often estimated by summing probability-weighted impacts (e.g., EMV) or using risk scoring/heat maps.
  • Guides decisions on risk response priorities, contingency reserves, and escalation.
  • Can be assessed at project, program, and portfolio levels and rolled up for governance.

Example

An IT project tracks three risks: R1 (30% chance of a USD 200,000 cost hit), R2 (10% chance of a USD 1,000,000 delay cost), and R3 (50% chance of a USD 50,000 rework). The exposure at this time is 0.30*200,000 + 0.10*1,000,000 + 0.50*50,000 = USD 185,000. As risks are mitigated or new risks emerge, this total will rise or fall.

PMP Example Question

A project manager wants a single metric that reflects how severe the overall risk is right now so leadership can set an appropriate contingency reserve. What should the manager use?

  1. Risk appetite
  2. Risk threshold
  3. Risk register
  4. Risk exposure

Correct Answer: D — Risk exposure

Explanation: Risk exposure consolidates the potential effect of all risks at a specific time, providing a basis for reserves and priority setting.

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