PMI-RMP · Question #174
Risks with low ratings of probability and impact are included on a ____ for future monitoring.
The correct answer is B. Watchlist. Low-probability, low-impact risks are placed on a watchlist so they can be monitored over time without requiring active risk response planning resources.
Question
Risks with low ratings of probability and impact are included on a ____ for future monitoring.
Options
- ARisk alarm
- BWatchlist
- CObservation list
- DRisk register
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- B88% (22)
- C4% (1)
Why each option
Low-probability, low-impact risks are placed on a watchlist so they can be monitored over time without requiring active risk response planning resources.
Risk alarm is not a standard PMI term for managing low-rated risks; it implies an urgent notification mechanism rather than passive periodic monitoring.
A watchlist is used in project risk management to track risks assessed as having low probability and low impact, meaning they do not warrant immediate response plans but should be revisited periodically. This keeps active risk management focused on significant risks while ensuring lower-rated risks are not forgotten entirely.
Observation list is not a recognized PMI term for this category of risks; watchlist is the correct PMI terminology.
The risk register documents all identified risks including analysis and response plans and is not a holding area specifically for low-rated risks pending future monitoring.
Concept tested: Watchlist for low-priority risk monitoring
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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