The risk manager conducted an updated Monte Carlo simul-ation for the project at the end of a phase. The simul-ation reveals a key activity is now on the critical path. What recommendation should the

Question

Options

• AAdd more float to the key activity
• BAdd more contingency to the project
• CReview the plans for the key activity
• DIncrease the budget for the key activity

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  5% (2)
• C
  74% (28)
• D
  16% (6)

Explanation

When a Monte Carlo simulation reveals that a key activity has moved onto the critical path (meaning it now has zero float), the immediate and most appropriate response is to review the plans for that activity. This review will help determine why the activity migrated to the critical path - whether due to scope changes, resource constraints, predecessor delays, or new risks - and what corrective options exist. Option A is incorrect because float is a calculated result of schedule logic, not something manually added. Option B (adding contingency) and D (increasing budget) are premature responses that address cost rather than the root cause of the schedule risk. Reviewing the plans first provides the information needed to make any of those other decisions intelligently.

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