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11 - PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT






                   11.6.1.4 Work Performance Reports


                      See Section 11.6.1.4 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                      In addition to the reports identified in Section 11.6.1.4 of the PMBOK  Guide, test reports are valuable for
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                   controlling project risks. Test results associated with defective code can be analyzed to expose design flaws and
                   determine whether mitigating action is necessary.




                   11.6.2 Control Risks: Tools and Techniques

                      The tools and techniques for controlling risks in Section 11.6.2 of the PMBOK  Guide are applicable to controlling
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                   risks for software projects, with the following clarifications and additions.


                   11.6.2.1 Risk Reassessment

                      See Section 11.6.2.1 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                   11.6.2.2 Risk Audits

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                      See Section 11.6.2.2 of the PMBOK  Guide.

                   11.6.2.3 Variance and Trend Analysis


                      See Section 11.6.2.3 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                   11.6.2.4 Technical Performance Measurement

                      See Section 11.6.2.4 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                   11.6.2.5 Reserve Analysis

                      See Section 11.6.2.5 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                   11.6.2.6 Meetings

                      See Section 11.6.2.6 of the PMBOK  Guide.
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                      The following considerations also apply. Adaptive life cycle software projects incorporate many mechanisms
                   for dealing with change (an easily reprioritized backlog, short iterations, daily stand-up meetings, frequent








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