Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 700

A project manager is leading a team that is new to agile. During the kickoff meeting, one team member asks how risks will be managed using agile approaches.

How should the project manager respond?

Answer options

• A. Risk management is a collaborative effort and will be managed during each iteration.
• B. Risks are managed by the project manager and forecasted at the beginning of each project.
• C. Risks will be managed during a retrospective session with all of the team members.
• D. Risks are managed by the team and they will be analyzed during risk management kickoff.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as agile emphasizes collaboration and continuous risk management throughout each iteration rather than relying solely on the project manager. Option B is incorrect because it suggests a more traditional approach where only the project manager handles risks. Option C incorrectly states that risks are managed only during retrospective sessions, which is not frequent enough for effective risk management in agile. Option D misrepresents risk management by implying it occurs only at the kickoff, rather than being an ongoing team responsibility.