ECBA · Question #112
One of the reasons assumptions are identified and defined is to:
The correct answer is A. manage associated risks. Assumptions are identified and defined primarily to manage associated risks (A) - because an assumption, by definition, is something accepted as true without proof. If an assumption turns out to be wrong, it creates risk. By explicitly documenting assumptions, project teams can…
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One of the reasons assumptions are identified and defined is to:
Options
- Amanage associated risks.
- Ballocate project resources.
- Carticulate budgetary needs.
- Dreduce time constraints.
How the community answered
(22 responses)- A95% (21)
- B5% (1)
Explanation
Assumptions are identified and defined primarily to manage associated risks (A) - because an assumption, by definition, is something accepted as true without proof. If an assumption turns out to be wrong, it creates risk. By explicitly documenting assumptions, project teams can monitor them and prepare contingency plans if they prove false.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- B (allocate resources): Resource allocation is driven by the work breakdown structure and activity estimates, not by assumptions.
- C (articulate budgetary needs): Budget needs come from cost estimation processes, not assumption identification.
- D (reduce time constraints): Assumptions don't reduce schedule pressure - in fact, false assumptions can increase it.
Memory tip: Think of assumptions as "IOU risks." Every assumption is a deferred risk - if it doesn't hold, the project pays the price. Assumptions → Risk is the direct link to lock in.
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