- A
Activate the fallback plan to mitigate the delay by fast-tracking subsequent activities
Why wrong: The risk was accepted, so there is no fallback plan unless specified. If there were a fallback, it would have been part of the response. The correct action is to implement the planned response.
- B
Do nothing since the risk was accepted, and proceed with the current plan
Why wrong: Acceptance means acknowledging the risk, but you still need to communicate the impact and update the plan accordingly.
- C
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor immediately to request additional resources
Why wrong: Escalation is not appropriate because the risk was accepted and a response was planned. The PM should execute the plan.
- D
Inform stakeholders of the delay and implement the risk response plan of acceptance while monitoring for secondary risks
The correct action is to implement the planned response (accept) and communicate. The PM should also update the schedule and monitor secondary risks.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to inform stakeholders of the delay and implement the risk response plan of acceptance while monitoring for secondary risks. This is correct because when a risk occurs, the project manager must execute the pre-planned response from the risk register—in this case, acceptance—but acceptance does not mean inaction; it requires communicating the impact to stakeholders, as the risk has materialized and affects the critical path. On the PMP exam, this scenario tests your understanding that the “accept” strategy still demands proactive stakeholder communication and ongoing monitoring for secondary risks, a common trap where candidates mistakenly think acceptance means doing nothing or escalating unnecessarily. Remember the memory tip: “Accept and inform, don’t just conform”—implement the planned response, then notify stakeholders of the delay and watch for new risks.
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
During a construction project, you discover that a critical supplier will not be able to deliver steel beams on time due to a labor strike. This risk was identified and listed in the risk register with a planned response of 'accept.' However, the delay will cause a 2-week slip in the critical path. What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Inform stakeholders of the delay and implement the risk response plan of acceptance while monitoring for secondary risks
Option B is correct because the risk has occurred, and the PM must implement the planned response (accept), but also communicate the impact to stakeholders. Option A is wrong because accepting does not mean doing nothing; you still need to communicate. Option C is wrong because the risk was accepted, so escalating is not appropriate. Option D is wrong because the risk was accepted, so activating a fallback plan is not necessary unless the response plan included one.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Activate the fallback plan to mitigate the delay by fast-tracking subsequent activities
Why it's wrong here
The risk was accepted, so there is no fallback plan unless specified. If there were a fallback, it would have been part of the response. The correct action is to implement the planned response.
- ✗
Do nothing since the risk was accepted, and proceed with the current plan
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means acknowledging the risk, but you still need to communicate the impact and update the plan accordingly.
- ✗
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor immediately to request additional resources
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is not appropriate because the risk was accepted and a response was planned. The PM should execute the plan.
- ✓
Inform stakeholders of the delay and implement the risk response plan of acceptance while monitoring for secondary risks
Why this is correct
The correct action is to implement the planned response (accept) and communicate. The PM should also update the schedule and monitor secondary risks.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
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What does this PMP question test?
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Inform stakeholders of the delay and implement the risk response plan of acceptance while monitoring for secondary risks — Option B is correct because the risk has occurred, and the PM must implement the planned response (accept), but also communicate the impact to stakeholders. Option A is wrong because accepting does not mean doing nothing; you still need to communicate. Option C is wrong because the risk was accepted, so escalating is not appropriate. Option D is wrong because the risk was accepted, so activating a fallback plan is not necessary unless the response plan included one.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Same concept, more angles
3 more ways this is tested on PMP
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Your construction project is in the execution phase. You discover that a critical supplier will be unable to deliver steel beams for another three weeks due to a strike at their factory. This risk was identified and recorded in the risk register with a mitigation plan. What should you do next?
medium- ✓ A.Implement the mitigation plan that was prepared for this risk.
- B.Update the risk register and escalate to the project sponsor.
- C.Meet with the supplier to negotiate an earlier delivery date.
- D.Immediately inform the project sponsor and stakeholders about the delay.
Why A: Since the risk has occurred and a mitigation plan existed, the PM should implement the planned response. If it is insufficient, then additional responses should be developed. Communicating to stakeholders is also important but the immediate action is to implement the response.
Variation 2. A project manager is leading a construction project. The critical path has a total float of zero. A key supplier notifies you that a critical component will be delayed by two weeks, which will push the project beyond its deadline. The risk was identified and a mitigation plan exists. What should the PM do NEXT?
hard- ✓ A.Implement the mitigation plan from the risk register
- B.Immediately escalate the issue to the project sponsor
- C.Accept the delay and update the project schedule
- D.Crash the schedule by adding resources to other tasks
Why A: Per PMI, when a risk occurs, the PM should implement the agreed-upon response plan. If that plan is not sufficient, then escalate. But the first step is to execute the mitigation.
Variation 3. During the execution phase of a construction project, you discover that a key vendor will not deliver steel beams on time, threatening the critical path. The risk was identified and the response plan was to use an approved backup supplier. What should you do NEXT?
easy- A.Ask the team to find a new vendor not on the approved list
- B.Escalate the issue to the project sponsor for a decision
- ✓ C.Contact the backup supplier immediately to activate the contract
- D.Update the risk register and wait for the vendor to confirm the delay
Why C: Since the risk response plan already identified the backup supplier, the PM should implement the planned response. Activating the contingency plan is the correct proactive step. Communicating with stakeholders is important but secondary to executing the response.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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