PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 110

An organization performs an annual strategies and initiatives workshop during which a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis is being conducted. As part of this process the functional managers identify the opportunities and threats.

What should the risk manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Utilize different tools to identify the risks
• B. Update the risk register with the identified risks
• C. Add only the threats to the risk register
• D. Plan risk responses to the threats

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because updating the risk register with identified risks is essential for tracking and managing risks effectively. Options A and C are incorrect as they either suggest unnecessary actions or incomplete actions, while D, although relevant, does not address the immediate need to document the identified risks.