PMI-RMP · Question #359
The risk register is developed during the initial phases of a virtualized desktop deployment. The register is reviewed by peers, responses are planned, reviewed again, and risks are prioritized. After
The correct answer is A. Risk monitoring and control process. Risk monitoring and control is the ongoing process of tracking identified risks, executing response plans, and updating the risk register throughout project execution - exactly what was neglected here. Since responses weren't executed and the register wasn't updated during the de
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The risk register is developed during the initial phases of a virtualized desktop deployment. The register is reviewed by peers, responses are planned, reviewed again, and risks are prioritized. After project completion, the risk register is reviewed as part of the formal lessons learned process. During the review, itis realized that the risk register was not updated, and many responses were not executed during the deployment. Which of the following options should have been performed during the execution of the project?
Options
- ARisk monitoring and control process
- BRisk management process
- CRisk identification
- DResponse planning
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A83% (19)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D9% (2)
Explanation
Risk monitoring and control is the ongoing process of tracking identified risks, executing response plans, and updating the risk register throughout project execution - exactly what was neglected here. Since responses weren't executed and the register wasn't updated during the deployment, the team failed to perform this continuous oversight activity.
B (Risk management process) is too broad - it describes the entire risk framework (identification through closure), not the specific gap shown. C (Risk identification) was already completed in the initial phases, so it's not what was missing during execution. D (Response planning) was also completed before execution began; the problem was that those plans were never carried out.
Memory tip: Think of monitoring and control as the "heartbeat" of risk management - it's the only risk activity that runs continuously during project execution, keeping the register alive and responses on track.
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