Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1096

A defect is identified during user acceptance testing that could significantly impact the system's performance. The project team has advised that this defect puts the delivery date at risk.

Which risk management process should be performed?

Answer options

• A. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis, to assess the extent of the system performance impact
• B. Monitor Risks, to install system performance monitoring tools and update the risk register
• C. Plan Risk Responses, to outline the possible options to bypass the system performance issue
• D. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis, to outline the details of the system performance issues

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as planning risk responses is essential to define strategies for mitigating the system performance issue. Options A and D focus on analyzing risks rather than addressing them, while option B is about monitoring existing risks rather than planning responses.