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Project Management & Agile · Intermediate

Fallback Plan

An alternative response used if the primary risk response proves ineffective.

Definition

Fallback plans provide a second line of defense for significant risks.

Example

If the backup supplier also fails, the team will descope the hardware component.

Exam tip

Fallback is Plan B after the contingency plan fails.

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