Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 40

After identifying new risk events during a project, the project manager's NEXT step should be to:

Answer options

• A. continue with a quantitative risk analysis
• B. determine if the scenarios need to be accepted or responded to
• C. continue with a qualitative risk analysis
• D. record the scenarios into the risk register

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as recording the new risk scenarios in the risk register is essential for tracking and managing those risks effectively. Options A and C suggest further analysis, which should occur after documenting the risks, while option B focuses on response strategies rather than initial documentation.