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PK0-003 · Question #58

An organization has developed a project that will be taking place in a volatile climate. Which of the following aspects of the project plan will be affected, and what action should the project manager

The correct answer is C. Risk management; create a risk matrix. The question asks how a volatile climate impacts a project and the appropriate project manager action.

Project management concepts

Question

An organization has developed a project that will be taking place in a volatile climate. Which of the following aspects of the project plan will be affected, and what action should the project manager take?

Options

  • AScope management; complete a communications plan
  • BCost management; prepare a budget analysis
  • CRisk management; create a risk matrix
  • DWork performance information; implement a WBS

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    85% (29)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The question asks how a volatile climate impacts a project and the appropriate project manager action.

AScope management; complete a communications plan

While communication is important, 'volatile climate' directly impacts risks, not primarily scope management, and a communications plan is a general project activity, not a direct response to volatility itself in the context of scope.

BCost management; prepare a budget analysis

A volatile climate can indirectly affect cost, but it primarily introduces risks. A budget analysis is part of cost management, but 'risk management' and a 'risk matrix' are a more direct and fundamental response to volatility.

CRisk management; create a risk matrixCorrect

A volatile climate introduces significant uncertainties and potential negative events, which are categorized as project risks. Therefore, risk management will be heavily affected, and a project manager should create a risk matrix to identify, assess, and plan responses for these potential risks.

DWork performance information; implement a WBS

Work performance information is an output of project execution, not a planning aspect affected by climate volatility. Implementing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool for scope definition, not a direct action for managing climate volatility.

Concept tested: Impact of external factors on project management areas

Topics

#Risk management#Risk matrix#Environmental factors#Project planning

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