CISSP-ISSEP · Question #9
Which of the following documents is described in the statement below It is developed along with all processes of the risk management. It contains the results of the qualitative risk analysis…
The correct answer is D. Risk register. The Risk Register (D) is the living document that accumulates outputs from every stage of risk management - it starts with identified risks, then gets updated with qualitative analysis results (probability/impact ratings), quantitative analysis results (numerical estimates)…
Question
Which of the following documents is described in the statement below It is developed along with all processes of the risk management. It contains the results of the qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning.
Options
- ARisk management plan
- BProject charter
- CQuality management plan
- DRisk register
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A6% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D91% (30)
Explanation
The Risk Register (D) is the living document that accumulates outputs from every stage of risk management - it starts with identified risks, then gets updated with qualitative analysis results (probability/impact ratings), quantitative analysis results (numerical estimates), and finally risk response plans - making it the single repository that "develops along with all processes."
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A (Risk Management Plan): This defines how risk management will be conducted (roles, methodology, timing) - it's the rulebook, not the record of results.
- B (Project Charter): This authorizes the project and names the project manager; it has nothing to do with risk analysis outputs.
- C (Quality Management Plan): This governs quality assurance and control processes, a separate knowledge area from risk.
Memory tip: Think of the Risk Register as a "running log" - just like a ship's log that gets new entries at every port, the Risk Register gets updated at every step of the risk management process (identification → qualitative → quantitative → response planning → monitoring).
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