What is preventive action in project?

Preventive action

Jonathan is working on a project which has more uncertainties. These activities ensure that future project performance of the project is aligned with the project management plan. Jonathan is working on the Actions taken to reduce the possibility of risks. The action is commonly known as?

A. Corrective action.
B. Preventive action.
C. Defect repair.
D. None of the above.

Answer: Option B is correct.

An action taken to reduce the possibility of risks in the project is called preventive action.
  • Corrective action: Actions taken to bring the project back in line with the project management plan
  • Preventive action: Actions taken to reduce the risk in the project.
  • Defect repair: Actions taken to modify the product.
  • Updates: Changes to the formal project related documents.