CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)Project Management ConceptsMedium
A project manager is initiating a new project to upgrade the company's server infrastructure. During the planning phase, they identify that the new servers require specific environmental controls (e.g., temperature, humidity) that the current server room cannot provide. This will necessitate a significant, unplanned construction effort. Which of the following risk responses is being considered if the project manager decides to purchase alternative servers that have less stringent environmental requirements?
- AAccept
- BAvoid
- CTransfer
- DMitigate
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Mitigate
Mitigation involves reducing the probability or impact of a risk. By choosing alternative servers with less stringent requirements, the project manager is reducing the impact of the environmental control risk, thus mitigating it.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Accepting the risk means taking no action and dealing with the consequences if it occurs.
- B. Avoiding the risk would mean not proceeding with the server upgrade project at all, or fundamentally changing its scope to eliminate the risk entirely.
- C. Transferring the risk would involve shifting the responsibility to a third party, like through insurance.
Risk Mitigation
A risk response strategy aimed at reducing the probability of a risk event occurring or reducing its impact if it does occur.
- Focuses on lessening the severity of a risk.
- Involves proactive steps to control the risk.
- Examples include using redundant systems, training, or alternative designs.
Memory trick: ATP-MA: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept for Positive Risks, Exploit, Share, Enhance, Accept for Negative Risks (Threats) & Positive Risks (Opportunities).