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Risk wording can sometimes sound more like an issue, so it is not necessary to make a distinction between the two.
Risk wording can sometimes sound more like an issue, so it is not necessary to make a distinction between the two.
False
If a project manager is aware that the team is inexperienced, then the project estimates should be adjusted to reflect that lack of experience.
If a project manager is aware that the team is inexperienced, then the project estimates should be adjusted to reflect that lack of experience.
True
An issue is something known and hence not uncertain, so should not be confused with a risk.
An issue is something known and hence not uncertain, so should not be confused with a risk.
True
If there is an impending flu season ahead, no adjustments should be made to the project estimates.
If there is an impending flu season ahead, no adjustments should be made to the project estimates.
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A risk may be worded as 'inexperienced team' or 'flu season'
A risk may be worded as 'inexperienced team' or 'flu season'
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What is the importance of distinguishing risks from issues when managing risks?
What is the importance of distinguishing risks from issues when managing risks?
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Why should a risk like 'inexperienced team' be considered more of an issue?
Why should a risk like 'inexperienced team' be considered more of an issue?
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What should a project manager do if aware of the team's inexperience?
What should a project manager do if aware of the team's inexperience?
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Why should an impending flu season be considered more of an issue?
Why should an impending flu season be considered more of an issue?
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What is the key difference between an issue and a risk in project management?
What is the key difference between an issue and a risk in project management?
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