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PMP · Question 17 · Task 3: Assess and manage risks
An agile team identifies a risk that a new technology might not scale. Which TWO actions represent an appropriate agile risk response?
An agile team identifies a risk that a new technology might not scale. Which TWO actions represent an appropriate agile risk response?
Answer options:
A.
Transfer the risk to the client by adding a disclaimer in the contract.
B.
Create a 'Spike' story to prototype and test the technology in the next sprint.
C.
Reprioritize the backlog to address the high-risk feature early (fail fast).
D.
Wait until the end of the project to test scalability when the system is complete.
E.
Increase the contingency reserve by 20%.
How to approach this question
Select active, iterative responses typical of agile (Spikes, Reprioritization).
Full Answer
Spikes gain knowledge. Reprioritization reduces impact by handling it early. Both are proactive.
Common mistakes
Applying predictive risk responses (buffers, transfer) to an agile technical risk.
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