Risk Classification
Software Project Risks
Resource constraints, external interfaces, inter team/inter-group coordination problems, inadequate funding, etc
Software Process Risks
Undocumented software process, lack of effective peerreviews, poor requirements management, ineffective planning,etc
Software Product Risks
Lack of domain expertise, complex design, poorly definedinterfaces, poor knowledge of legacy system(s), etc.
Risk Class
Known knowns
Risks known to the team as possible risk category and also asreality for the project
Described in the project plan and managed on an ongoing basis
Known unknowns
Risks known to the team as possible risk category but not as areality for the project
Described in the risk management plan, prioritized, & trackedon an ongoing basis
Unknown unknowns
Risks unknown to the team as possible risk category and also asreality for the project
Project team/management identifies corrective action once therisk occurs.
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