Which of the following statements best describes the effect that project structure has on overall project risk?
A) Highly structured projects are more complex, and run a higher risk of programmers and users misunderstanding the ultimate goals.
B) Projects with relatively undefined goals are more likely to be subjected to users changing requirements and to run a higher risk of not satisfying project goals.
C) Highly structured projects tend to be larger, affecting more organizational units, and run both the risk of out-of-control costs and becoming too difficult to control.
D) Less structured projects are more able to be quickly developed, tested, and implemented using cutting-edge RAD and JAD development techniques, and pose less risk of running up unforeseen costs.

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Projects with relatively undefined goals are more prone to changes in requirements and are at a higher risk of not achieving project goals. A highly structured project may help mitigate this risk by providing clarity and direction, but it can also add complexity and potentially run the risk of becoming too difficult to control. The answer D is incorrect because less structured projects may run a higher risk of unforeseen costs if there is no clear direction or plan in place.

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