Exam PMP topic 1 question 995 discussion

D. Developed a risk response plan that would have provided options and strategies regarding project risk exposure

D. Developed a risk response plan that would have provided options and strategies regarding project risk exposure. In agile projects, it is critical to proactively manage risks by identifying potential threats early and developing response strategies to address them if they materialize. A robust risk response plan would have helped the project manager anticipate technical impediments and have a set of actions or contingencies in place, reducing the likelihood of jeopardizing the project at the last minute. While tracking progress, implementing alternative ways to identify threats, and providing technical training are valuable, the lack of a risk management plan is the key issue in this situation.

This is D

risk response is developed for risk which is identified earlier and has a probability of occurrence. Here the problem that popped up is an issue and wasn't identified as risk earlier. So how wud there be a risk response?

Oh that sounds so stressful. D. Developed a risk response plan that would have provided options and strategies regarding project risk exposure Explanation: Developing a risk response plan involves identifying potential risks and creating strategies to address them if they occur.

Question is a bit tricky: but threats are covered by the risk response plan. so D should be right

In Agile project management, it's essential to proactively identify, assess, and plan responses to potential risks. Developing a risk response plan allows the project manager and the team to anticipate and address potential issues before they become critical. In this scenario, the project manager should have identified technical impediments as potential risks and developed a risk response plan that outlines strategies for mitigating or addressing these impediments. Option B (Sought and implemented alternative ways to track progress and impediments) is important for monitoring and addressing issues as they arise, but it doesn't replace the need for a comprehensive risk response plan.

The project manager should have proactively developed a risk response plan to address potential risks, including technical impediments. A risk response plan outlines how the project team will handle identified risks, including strategies for mitigating, accepting, transferring, or avoiding the risks. By anticipating potential technical challenges and developing a plan to address them, the project manager could have been better prepared to respond quickly and effectively when the impediment arose. This proactive approach aligns with good risk management practices in project management.

answer is D Agile mindset: Agile methodologies emphasize iterative development and continuous risk management. A defined risk response plan, updated throughout the project, would have identified potential technical impediments (option A) and facilitated mitigation strategies. Multiple tracking methods: While solely reporting "on track" is not ideal, relying solely on single progress tracking methods (option B) can miss hidden roadblocks. Diversified tracking measures, including code reviews, technical debt logs, and retrospective discussions, could have highlighted emerging technical issues. Technical training: While broad technical skills (option C) are useful, in most cases, they wouldn't directly predict specific impediments. A risk response plan, however, would outline potential issues and define actions regardless of the team's skill level.

B makes more sense. as the issue happened overnight after project progressing on track for 6 month. Risk plan most probably was defined well that could keeps project on track for 6 month. what happens is like an unknown threat that nobody pays attention to it, before. I guess B is better option

To prevent that the risk was unforeseen, the PM needed a different tracking of project progress and risks. B makes most sense to me