PMP Practice Question: Process — Predictive, Medium
You are managing a manufacturing project to develop a new production line. During a risk review meeting, the engineering team identifies a potential risk: a key piece of automated equipment might not integrate properly with existing systems, which could delay commissioning by four weeks. The probability is assessed at 40% and the impact would be $150,000 in additional costs. After discussing response strategies, the team proposes purchasing a backup manual system for $45,000 that could be used if the integration fails. What risk response strategy does this represent?
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