PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 202

A risk manager schedules a project overview meeting with the project sponsor to provide an update on risk management progress. Each functional lead is identifying the most critical information to be presented at an executive level. The information must balance communicating essential information with actions and recommendations.
What risk information should be communicated to the project sponsor?

Answer options

• A. Significant risks and issues and their planned responses
• B. Risk matrix showing the distribution of high, medium, and low risks
• C. Results of the last project risk brainstorming session
• D. Summary feedback from the previous risk audit

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, is important because it provides the project sponsor with critical information about significant risks and their planned responses, which is essential for decision-making. Options B, C, and D, while informative, do not focus on the most pressing risks and their corresponding actions, which are crucial for the sponsor's understanding and oversight.