Task 4 Develop Risk Register PMI-RMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project manager is updating the risk register for an IT infrastructure project. One risk is 'a critical team member may leave the project.' The project manager assigns the risk owner as the team member themselves. What is the primary issue with this assignment?

   • AThe team member is not the right person because they are not a subject matter expert.
   • BThe team member may not have enough time to monitor the risk.
   • CThe team member is not a manager and therefore cannot own a risk.
   • DThe team member has a conflict of interest and may not act in the project's best interest.
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2. 12expert · hard

   A project team is identifying risks for a new product launch. They identify that 'the product may receive positive media coverage, leading to increased sales.' They also identify that 'the product may receive negative media coverage, leading to decreased sales.' How should these be recorded in the risk register?

   • AAs a single risk with both positive and negative impacts.
   • BAs two separate risks: one opportunity and one threat.
   • CAs a threat, because negative media coverage is more likely.
   • DAs an opportunity, because positive media coverage is more beneficial.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the purpose of risk validity analysis?

   • ATo classify a risk as a threat or an opportunity
   • BTo determine whether a risk is genuine, relevant, and not already captured
   • CTo assign a probability and impact score to each identified risk
   • DTo identify the early warning signs that a risk may occur
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5. 14application · medium

   A project team is developing a risk register for a new product launch. They identify a risk that 'a key supplier may go out of business.' The supplier is external to the organization. Which of the following is the most appropriate risk owner for this risk?

   • AThe supplier's CEO, because the risk originates from the supplier
   • BThe project manager, because they are ultimately responsible for all risks
   • CThe procurement manager, who manages the supplier relationship
   • DThe project sponsor, because the risk is external and high-level
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6. 15application · medium

   A project manager is assigning owners for risks in a risk register. One risk is 'a regulatory change may affect the project's compliance requirements.' The project manager is considering several candidates. Which candidate is the most appropriate risk owner?

   • AThe project coordinator, who can track deadlines.
   • BThe project sponsor, because the risk is strategic.
   • CThe external regulatory agency, because they are the source of the change.
   • DThe legal counsel, who has expertise in regulatory compliance.
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