CAP · Question #246
Walter is the project manager of a large construction project. He'll be working with several vendors on the project. Vendors will be providing materials and labor for several parts of the project…
The correct answer is C. Project management plan. When a new risk is identified and risk responses are developed, the Project Management Plan must be updated to reflect how those responses will be integrated into the overall project execution. The Project Management Plan is the comprehensive document governing how the project…
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Walter is the project manager of a large construction project. He'll be working with several vendors on the project. Vendors will be providing materials and labor for several parts of the project. Some of the works in the project are very dangerous so Walter has implemented safety requirements for all of the vendors and his own project team. Stakeholders for the project have added new requirements, which have caused new risks in the project. A vendor has identified a new risk that could affect the project if it comes into fruition. Walter agrees with the vendor and has updated the risk register and created potential risk responses to mitigate the risk. What should Walter also update in this scenario considering the risk event?
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- AProject contractual relationship with the vendor
- BProject communications plan
- CProject management plan
- DProject scope statement
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A13% (5)
- B3% (1)
- C79% (31)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
When a new risk is identified and risk responses are developed, the Project Management Plan must be updated to reflect how those responses will be integrated into the overall project execution. The Project Management Plan is the comprehensive document governing how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled - and risk response plans are a component of it. Simply updating the risk register is not sufficient; the broader management plan must incorporate the new risk responses, resource allocations, and schedule adjustments stemming from the identified risk. The communications plan, scope statement, and contractual relationships are not the primary documents requiring update in this scenario.
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