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I have a project that deals with multiple systems: SQL server, hosting company, fourth shift server, RBP server. Below, I have listed a list of risks with the project. Please take a look and let me know any other risk or something that I can add to the risk items. The risk is part of the testing phase of the project.

I. Risk

10.1 Schedule
Testing for Rule Based Picking will be conducted in a two week period as outline in the testing calendar. The developing team is currently finishing up with the development aspect of the program which we may have to delay the testing phase until all aspects of the program has been completed.

10.2 Security
The testing of the Rule Based Picking system is dependent on the security access to Scott Pet Products' testing environment.

10.3 Technical
This will require an active Internet connection to test customer Internet web portal login page which is dependent on the web hosting company (GoDaddy).

10.4 Requirements
If testing reveals a major flaw in the system and re-modification to the program is necessary we will get approval from the project manager, project sponsor and Dr. Overmyer before proceeding.

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This article lists a number of project issues and risks identified and some ways to mitigate the same.

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There are many more risks that you have missed out.

I. Risk

A risk to a project can be a potential threat. However, to mitigate project risks they need to be identified and evaluated. A risk can be expressed in figures as such:

RISK = PROBABILITY OF EVENT x COST OF EVENT

As part of project management it is essential to conduct risk analysis followed by risk management. It may not be possible to identify all risks but most of them are obvious and others may not be.

In relation to the testing project the following risks may cause major project delays if not managed/mitigated:

10.1 Schedule
Testing for Rule Based Picking will be conducted in a two week period as outline in the testing calendar. The developing team is currently finishing up with the development aspect of the program which we may have to ...

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