CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 535

A project manager realizes there is a significant risk event. Which of the following is the FIRST step the project manager should perform?

Answer options

• A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor
• B. Assign an owner to take action
• C. Update the issue log
• D. Activate the contingency plan

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because activating the contingency plan is a proactive measure to mitigate the impact of the identified risk. The other options, while important, are not immediate actions to manage the risk effectively and could delay the response to the risk event.