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PMP · Question 32 · Task 15: Manage project issues
A project manager is reviewing the risk register and notices a risk with a high probability and high impact: 'Vendor delay'. The response plan is 'Mitigate'. However, the vendor has just announced a strike, making the delay 100% certain. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is reviewing the risk register and notices a risk with a high probability and high impact: 'Vendor delay'. The response plan is 'Mitigate'. However, the vendor has just announced a strike, making the delay 100% certain. What should the project manager do?
Answer options:
A.
Leave it in the risk register and monitor it.
B.
Convert the risk to an issue, execute the contingency plan (if any), and update the issue log.
C.
Perform a qualitative risk analysis again.
D.
Fire the vendor immediately.
How to approach this question
Risk = Uncertain. Issue = Certain. Transition from Risk Mgmt to Issue Mgmt.
Full Answer
B.Convert the risk to an issue, execute the contingency plan (if any), and update the issue log.✓ Correct
B
Task 15 (Manage project issues). When a risk materializes, it moves to the Issue Log. The PM executes the planned response (contingency).
Common mistakes
Keeping it in the risk register.
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