PMP Practice Questions #87
As the project manager for a large infrastructure project, you face a concerning situation. During a project status meeting, your team reports unexpected delays. Upon conducting a preliminary review, you discover that the risk leading to this situation was previously identified, and a mitigation plan was documented in the risk register. However, it appears that the documented risk responses were not implemented. Which of the following might explain this discrepancy?
A) Team disagreement on risk response, leading to poor implementation.
B) Ineffective communication of risk plan to stakeholders by the Project Manager.
C) Risk response in register not integrated into overall project plan.
D) Team prioritizes reactive fixing over proactive risk mitigation.
Analysis:
This question addresses the challenge of implementing risk responses in a large infrastructure project. Despite identifying risks and documenting mitigation plans in the risk register, these responses were not executed, leading to unexpected project delays. The question seeks to identify the root cause of this failure in risk response implementation.
Analysis of Options:
Option A: Team disagreement on risk response, leading to poor implementation. This option suggests internal team conflicts might hinder the implementation of risk responses. However, this is an assumption and does not directly address the integration of risk responses into the project plan.
Option B: Ineffective communication of risk plan to stakeholders by the Project Manager. While communication is vital, this option focuses more on stakeholder communication rather than the execution by the project team. It fails to address the core issue of integrating risk responses into the daily workflow of the project.
Option C: Risk response in register not integrated into overall project plan. This option aligns with the core issue highlighted in the scenario. The lack of integration of risk responses into the overall project plan could lead to their non-implementation, as they might not be visible or prioritized in daily project activities.
Option D: Team prioritizes reactive fixing over proactive risk mitigation. This option hints at a team culture focused on reacting to problems rather than proactively addressing identified risks. While this might be a contributing factor, it does not specifically address the integration of documented risk responses into the project plan.
Conclusion: Given the scenario, Option C is the most plausible explanation for the discrepancy. It highlights a critical aspect of risk management: the effective integration of identified risk responses into the overall project plan. This integration ensures that risk mitigation strategies are not just documented but are actively part of the project’s execution strategy. This option emphasizes the importance of project integration management, where all aspects of the project, including risk management, are harmoniously woven into the project’s fabric.
PMP Exam Content Outline Mapping
| Domain | Task |
|---|---|
| Process | Task 3: Assess and manage risks |
| Process | Task 9: Integrate project planning activities |
Topics Covered
- Risk Register
- Project Integration Management
