posted 2½years ago by pin
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Assumptions | Risk Management
Which statement describes best why you should document assumptions?
A. Assumptions might prove to be wrong. Knowing which assumptions were incorrect allows baseline adjustments in case of project crisis.
B. Assumption analysis is a valuable tool and technique of Risk Identification during documentation review in a risk identification workshop.
C. Assumptions limit the project management team's options for decision making because they can not be controlled by the team.
D. In case of schedule or budget overruns, the documentation of assumptions supports a clear assignment of responsibility.
george (2¼years ago):
There is a choice between A and D, and I vote for A. Assumptions clearly identifies what project plans are based on. When assumptions prove to be wrong project plans have to changed. Assumptions will help to make that changes and adjust cost/time of the project properly, without any additional conflicts between project team and sponsors.
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