ExpertPMP · Question 08 · Task 3: Assess and manage risks
During iteration planning for a hybrid project, the team identifies a new technical risk: the third-party payment processing API they planned to integrate may not handle the expected transaction volume during peak periods. This could impact the current sprint goal and the upcoming release. Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST?
During iteration planning for a hybrid project, the team identifies a new technical risk: the third-party payment processing API they planned to integrate may not handle the expected transaction volume during peak periods. This could impact the current sprint goal and the upcoming release. Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST?
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Add the risk to the product backlog as a high-priority user story
Work with the team to identify alternative payment processing solutions or technical workarounds
Conduct a spike to assess the API's actual capacity and performance limitations
Document the risk in the risk register with impact and probability assessments
Escalate to the vendor to demand performance guarantees
Remove the payment integration from the current sprint scope
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