Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 47

An organization is embarking on the deployment of a new digital solution that will revolutionize purchasing services. The project manager has created all the necessary plans and activities to ensure a successful integration and solution launch. There is a risk of a partner's system being unavailable which could impact the project negatively.
What key activity is needed to ensure the project's success?

Answer options

• A. Communicate to the project stakeholders that full integration may not be possible and that the project will potentially be delayed as a result
• B. Eliminate the risk by mandating the partner to change the system settings to facilitate an easier integration with the new solution
• C. Continuously monitor the risk of the partner system's unavailability, and put the proper resolution plans in place in case the risk materializes into an actual issue
• D. Mitigate the risk by developing alternative plans to make the solution ready and available without full integration capabilities

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, emphasizes the importance of continuously monitoring the risk of the partner's system being unavailable and preparing resolution plans to address it if it occurs. This proactive approach helps to mitigate potential adverse effects on the project. The other options either do not adequately address the risk or suggest actions that could lead to miscommunication or dependency on the partner's system adjustment.