PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 9

A project in the execution phase at the customer's site has an issue concerning new parts that do not fit properly into a machine. The site project manager cannot find this high probability risk in the risk register.
What action should the site project manager take?

Answer options

• A. Variance analysis
• B. Workaround
• C. Risk assessment
• D. Risk audit

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a workaround is a temporary solution to address an immediate problem when a risk is not documented. Options A, C, and D involve analyzing or assessing risks rather than providing a direct solution to an existing issue.