A project manager was informed that the testing of the latest component in the project's software update release was not successful. As a result, 1he delivery timelines for the software release wifi b

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Options

• AAdd contingencies to other tasks to mitigate similar risks.
• BReassess risks with a new assumptions and constraints analysis.
• CReview the risk response plan looking for lessons learned.
• DLog the event in the issue log and update the project management plan.

• A
  6% (1)
• B
  75% (12)
• C
  13% (2)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

Because the failed testing risk was never captured, it was likely rooted in an unchallenged assumption or an unexamined constraint-for example, assuming the component would pass testing. Reassessing risks using an assumptions and constraints analysis directly targets the root cause: identifying hidden assumptions that, if wrong, could generate similar unforeseen risks. Option A (adding contingency) treats the symptom, not the cause. Option C (reviewing the risk response plan) is not useful because no response plan existed for this risk. Option D (logging in the issue log) is appropriate for managing the current problem but does not help prevent similar risks in the future.

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