PMI-RMP The Risk Register 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'trigger condition' field in a risk register?

Accepted Answer

To define the warning sign that a risk is about to occur or has occurred

Answer

A trigger is an indicator that a risk is about to occur or has already occurred.

Question 2

After Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis, the register is updated with:

Accepted Answer

Risk priority, probability and impact ratings, and risk categorization

Answer

Qualitative analysis adds prioritization, probability/impact assessments, categorization, and urgency to the register.

Question 3

A 'watchlist' in the risk register typically contains:

Accepted Answer

Low-priority risks monitored but not actively managed

Answer

Low-priority risks are placed on a watchlist for periodic monitoring rather than active response.

Question 4

Which field captures whether a risk is a threat or an opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Risk category or risk type

Answer

Risk categorization or type distinguishes threats from opportunities in the register.

Question 5

When a secondary risk arises from implementing a response, where is it recorded?

Accepted Answer

As a new entry in the risk register

Answer

Secondary risks created by responses are added as new individual risks in the register.

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