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bookRisk Identification and Management

Understanding and managing risk is a core skill for successful project thinking. In software projects, risks are uncertainties that can affect your project's objectives. Recognizing different types of risks helps you plan for potential problems before they happen. The main risk types you will encounter are:

  • Technical risks: issues related to technology choices, integration challenges, or unexpected bugs;
  • Schedule risks: threats to your timeline, such as delays in task completion or dependencies on external teams;
  • Resource risks: problems with the availability or capability of people, tools, or budget.

Managing risks involves a few straightforward steps. First, identify possible risks by thinking about what could go wrong in your project. Next, assess the likelihood and impact of each risk, how probable is it, and how much trouble could it cause? Then, develop plans to reduce or respond to the most serious risks. Finally, monitor your project so you can spot new risks early and adjust your plans as needed.

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Spotting risks early can make a big difference. If you rely on a third-party API and learn it is about to change, this becomes a technical and schedule risk. By investigating alternatives and preparing a workaround, you can avoid delays and keep the project on track.

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Which of the following best illustrates a project risk that should be managed?

Select the correct answer

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Understanding and managing risk is a core skill for successful project thinking. In software projects, risks are uncertainties that can affect your project's objectives. Recognizing different types of risks helps you plan for potential problems before they happen. The main risk types you will encounter are:

  • Technical risks: issues related to technology choices, integration challenges, or unexpected bugs;
  • Schedule risks: threats to your timeline, such as delays in task completion or dependencies on external teams;
  • Resource risks: problems with the availability or capability of people, tools, or budget.

Managing risks involves a few straightforward steps. First, identify possible risks by thinking about what could go wrong in your project. Next, assess the likelihood and impact of each risk, how probable is it, and how much trouble could it cause? Then, develop plans to reduce or respond to the most serious risks. Finally, monitor your project so you can spot new risks early and adjust your plans as needed.

Note
Note

Spotting risks early can make a big difference. If you rely on a third-party API and learn it is about to change, this becomes a technical and schedule risk. By investigating alternatives and preparing a workaround, you can avoid delays and keep the project on track.

question mark

Which of the following best illustrates a project risk that should be managed?

Select the correct answer

Tutto è chiaro?

Come possiamo migliorarlo?

Grazie per i tuoi commenti!

Sezione 1. Capitolo 8
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