Source: (Gray & Larson,2014 , pg.235)

Source: ( Gray & Larson, 2014, pg. 220)

Source: ( Gray & Larson, 2014, pg. 214)

Case 7.3 mo Trans LAN Project Trans Systems is a small information systems consulting firm located in Meridian, Louisiana. Trans has just been hired to design and install a local area network (LAN) for the city of Meridian's social welfare agency. You are the manager for the project, which includes one Trans professional and two interns from a local university. You have just finished a preliminary scope statement for the project (see below). You are now brainstorming potential risks associated with the project. 1. Identify potential risks associated with this project. Try to come up with at least five different risks. 2. Use a risk assessment form similar to Figure 7.6 to analyze identified risks. 3. Develop a risk response matrix similar to Figure 7.8 to outline how you would deal with each of the risks. FIGURE 7.8 Risk Response Matrix Risk Event Response Contingency Plan Trigger Who Is Responsible Interface problems Mitigate: Test prototype Work around until help comes Not solved within 24 hours Nils System freezing Mitigate: Test prototype Reinstall OS Still frozen after one hour Emmylou User backlash Increase staff support Mitigate: Prototype demonstration Mitigate: Select reliable vendor Transfer: Warranty Call from top management Eddie Equipment malfunctions Order replacement Equipment fails Jim FIGURE 7.6 Risk Assessment Form Risk Event Likelihood Impact Detection Difficulty When Interface problems 4 4 4 Conversion System freezing 5 N 5 Start-up User backlash 4 3 3 Postinstallation 1 5 Hardware malfunctioning 5 Installation