PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 172

A project is delayed and the risk manager is working on a new plan for the remaining work. Based on previous results, the project team is having frequent issues with quality due to lack of experience in the technology used, requiring additional testing effort and rework.

How should the risk manager and team respond to this type of risk in the future?

Answer options

• A. Mitigate the risk with management reserves.
• B. Transfer the risk with contractual clauses.
• C. Avoid the risk by eliminating rework waste.
• D. Accept the risk with contingency reserves.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because mitigating the risk with management reserves provides a buffer to address quality issues that arise from inexperience. Options B and C do not directly address the underlying problems and may not guarantee improved outcomes. Option D merely accepts the risk without taking proactive measures to improve quality.