What is the difference between an issue and a risk in the context of project management?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An issue is a risk that has already occurred, while a risk is a potential situation that has not yet happened.
A risk is an issue that has already occurred, while an issue is a potential situation that has not yet happened.
Both terms refer to the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
An issue is a potential situation that has not yet happened, while a risk is a situation that has already occurred.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a risk?
Certidumbre: el evento que caracteriza el riesgo siempre sucederá.
Uncertainty: the event characterizing the risk may or may not occur.
Desired outcomes: if the risk materializes, it will always result in positive outcomes.
Guaranteed loss: if the risk materializes, there will be no loss involved.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a risk entail if it materializes?
Potential gain: the risk will always result in benefits.
Guaranteed loss: the risk will always result in negative consequences.
Potential loss: if the risk materializes, unintended consequences may occur.
Neutral outcomes: if the risk materializes, there will be no impact on the project.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is risk management?
The process of solving problems after they occur.
The process of anticipating corrective actions before a problem occurs, while it is still an abstraction.
The process of managing crises when problems occur.
The process of documenting problems and their solutions after they occur.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the moment when a risk becomes an actual problem?
Crisis management
Risk transition
Problem management
Risk materialization
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is understood by technical risks in the context of risk management?
Risks related to project management.
Risks related to organizational aspects.
Risks related to technology and software.
Risks related to external factors beyond the organization's control.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of risks involves how the team directly working on your project operates?
Technical risks
Project management risks
Organizational risks
External risks
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