PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 160

Some engineers are completing an activity that will alert the project team if there is a risk of requiring additional effort to complete the project. What should the risk manager do in case the trigger arises?

Answer options

• A. Request a reserves increase.
• B. Update the risk response plan.
• C. Activate the contingency plan.
• D. Add the alert to the risk register.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as updating the risk response plan allows the risk manager to adjust strategies based on the new information. Option A is incorrect because requesting a reserves increase is not a proactive risk management step. Option C, activating the contingency plan, would only be necessary if the risk has materialized, not just when a trigger is identified. Option D is also incorrect since adding the alert to the risk register is a documentation step, not a strategic response.