PGMP · Question #266
You are the program manager of the BHG Program. One of the projects in your program will be using new materials that are somewhat untested. You are worried that there may be delays and waste because t
The correct answer is C. This is an example of a preventive action.. A preventive action is any action taken before a problem occurs to reduce the probability or impact of anticipated risks. Sending the team through training on new materials and allowing them to experiment before actual project work begins are both proactive steps taken to prevent
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You are the program manager of the BHG Program. One of the projects in your program will be using new materials that are somewhat untested. You are worried that there may be delays and waste because the project team is unaware of how to accurately use these materials. You elect to send the people that will be using the new materials through training on how to complete their project work. You also allow them to purchase some of the materials to experiment on their use before the actual project work is to be done. You want to ensure that mistakes do not enter into the project. What type of action have you provided in this scenario?
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- AThis is an example of quality assurance.
- BThis is an example of a corrective action.
- CThis is an example of a preventive action.
- DThis is an example of team development.
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B5% (2)
- C78% (29)
- D14% (5)
Explanation
A preventive action is any action taken before a problem occurs to reduce the probability or impact of anticipated risks. Sending the team through training on new materials and allowing them to experiment before actual project work begins are both proactive steps taken to prevent mistakes from occurring. This is distinct from a corrective action, which addresses an existing deviation or problem after it has occurred. Quality assurance refers to auditing processes for compliance. Team development is broader and not specific to risk prevention. The scenario clearly describes preventive, forward-looking actions.
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