Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 928

An organization is transitioning to agile. The project manager is discussing how to manage risks with the development team in light of the transition for a particular project. The team estimates the risk level as low.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Create a risk register to identify, capture, review, and manage risks using a risk management process.
• B. Trust the development team's risk estimation and inform the project sponsor that the risks will be evaluated at a later time.
• C. Create a risk register and include a single generic risk, set the level to low, and then close the risk at the end of the project.
• D. Capture all the backlog entries assessed by the development team to have evidence that risk management has been completed.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because creating a risk register is a fundamental step in risk management, allowing for ongoing identification and management of risks throughout the project. Option B is insufficient as it does not establish a proactive approach to risk management. Option C trivializes the process by reducing risks to a single generic entry and closing it prematurely. Option D does not align with formal risk management practices as it focuses on backlog items rather than actively managing identified risks.