ExpertPMP · Question 61 · Task 3: Assess and manage risks
A project manager is working on a complex integration project involving multiple legacy systems. The technical team reports that they have discovered significant technical debt in one of the legacy systems that will require additional work to address before integration can proceed safely. This was not anticipated in the original planning. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is working on a complex integration project involving multiple legacy systems. The technical team reports that they have discovered significant technical debt in one of the legacy systems that will require additional work to address before integration can proceed safely. This was not anticipated in the original planning. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Assess the impact of the technical debt on project scope, schedule, and risk profile
Proceed with integration and address technical debt issues as they arise
Immediately begin work to resolve the technical debt
Escalate the technical debt discovery to senior management
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