Scenario 5 A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to communicate securely and timely. This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT…

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Options

• AThe signalling systems may have more defects than anticipated, leading to the need for more
• BThere may be unexpected lags on the network traffic communication, causing drivers to slow the
• CThe new development staff may require training for this type of system, which, if not carried out,
• DThe budget may need to be increased significantly during the project, otherwise there may be

• A
  59% (23)
• B
  23% (9)
• C
  8% (3)
• D
  10% (4)

Explanation

Option A correctly illustrates a product risk causing a project risk: the signalling system containing more defects than expected (a product quality concern) directly triggers the need for additional testing resources, time, or budget - all of which are project-level concerns. This is the defining pattern: a flaw in the product itself cascades into a threat to the project's delivery.

Option B describes a product/technical risk (network lag) leading to an operational or safety consequence (drivers slowing trains), not a project management impact - so the second half is not a project risk. Option C starts with a project risk (staff lack skills/training), not a product risk - the causality runs the wrong way. Option D also starts with a project risk (budget pressure) rather than originating from a product quality issue.

Memory tip: Think "bad product breaks the project." If the thing being built has a quality problem that then threatens schedule, budget, or resources - that's product → project risk. Any option that starts with people, money, or process is already in project-risk territory.

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