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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Mini Practice Exam 3Question 17
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Assess and manage risksProcessRiskAgile

    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?

    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

    B,C
    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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