Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 189

A project manager is managing a large project. A stakeholder has just discovered a new risk that has not been identified in earlier stages.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Confirm to the stakeholder that the risk register has been completed and validated by all stakeholders
• B. Perform a risk analysis directly with the stakeholder who raised the risk and update the risk register
• C. Communicate the risk to the steering committee and request a mitigation plan from senior management
• D. Add the risk to the risk register and reevaluate the register with help from the project team and stakeholders

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it emphasizes the importance of updating the risk register and collaborating with the project team and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive risk management. Option A is incorrect as it dismisses the new risk; B is not ideal since it does not involve the broader project team; and C, while informative, fails to address immediate updates to the risk register.