A type of risk response planning where the idea is to soften the danger of the threat, by reducing the likelihood it will occur, or through reducing its impact if it does occur, implies that the project manager must __________.
A)avoid
B)transfer
C)accept
D)mitigate

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The correct term described here is "mitigate," which means reducing the likelihood or the impact of the risk. The other options, such as "avoid" and "transfer," involve eliminating the risk altogether or transferring the responsibility for the risk to another party, respectively. While "accept" is a valid risk response strategy that involves acknowledging and accommodating the risk, it does not involve reducing its impact or likelihood.

A Type of Risk Response Planning Where the Idea Is