PMP · Question 03 · Task 3: Assess and manage risks
During iteration planning for a hybrid software project, the team identifies a new technical risk: the third-party API they planned to integrate may not support the required data volume for peak usage periods. This could impact the current sprint goal and the upcoming release to production. The team estimates this affects 40% of the planned sprint work. Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST to address this risk?
Answer options:
Add the risk to the product backlog as a high-priority user story for future sprints
Work with the team to identify alternative APIs or technical solutions immediately
Conduct a spike to assess the API's actual capacity and limitations within the current sprint
Remove the integration from the current sprint scope to avoid risk
Escalate to the product owner for immediate prioritization decision
Document the risk in the risk register and schedule a risk review meeting
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