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PK0-005 Practice Question: During a project, a key team member is assigned…
During a project, a key team member is assigned to another critical project and will no longer be available. This results in a delay in the project schedule. The project manager notes this as an issue in the issue log. What is the difference between this issue and a risk?
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Why each option matters
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A risk is a potential problem that has not yet happened; an issue is a problem that is already occurring
A risk is an uncertain event that may or may not occur. An issue is a current problem that has already occurred.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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A risk has a probability and impact, while an issue does not
Why it's wrong here
Both can be assessed for impact, but issues have already occurred so probability is not applicable.
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A risk is a potential problem that has not yet happened; an issue is a problem that is already occurring
Why this is correct
Correct. Risks are future uncertain events; issues are current problems.
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A risk is always negative, while an issue can be positive
Why it's wrong here
Risks can be positive (opportunities) or negative. Issues are typically problems but the key difference is timing.
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A risk is documented in the risk register; an issue is documented in the risk register as well
Why it's wrong here
Issues are documented in the issue log, not the risk register.
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