Risk Register

Correct Answer: Document the risk response strategy in the risk response plan area.

When a risk is transferred in a project management context, this is a risk response strategy, indicating how the team plans to deal with the potential issue. Hence, the best place to document this decision would be in the 'risk response plan' area of the risk register. This is why the first answer is correct. The 'risk categorization' and 'risk identification' areas are typically used to classify and list risks respectively, but they do not explicitly address how the risk is dealt with. Documenting in the 'risk probability and impact' area would not be appropriate either as it is used to assess the likelihood and potential consequences of the risk, not the response to it.

Correct Answer: Indicate that the risk is closed in the Risk Status Area.

The ideal action when a risk event is no longer a threat to the project is to indicate it as closed in the Risk Status Area of the risk register (Answer ID 148974). This is because the risk register should retain a complete record of all risks identified, including those that have been resolved or are no longer threats. This aids in future risk identification, analysis and response planning. It's not recommended to remove the risk (Answer ID 148975) because that would remove its historical trace. Writing a note in the Risk Response Plan area (Answer ID 148976) would not be suitable because this area is reserved for planned responses to likely risks. Also, marking the risk as active (Answer ID 148977) is incorrect as the risk is no longer a threat.

Correct Answer: Identify the risk, assess its potential impact, and then document it in the risk register with potential mitigation strategies.

The correct first step when encountering an unplanned risk during the execution phase of a project is to identify the risk, assess its potential impact, and then document it in the risk register with potential mitigation strategies. Ignoring the risk (Answer 149072) is not appropriate since it can potentially cause significant disruption to the project. Immediately documenting the risk in the risk register without assessing its impact (Answer 149071) is also not adequate because understanding the potential consequences of the risk is an essential part of risk management. And while communicating the risk to stakeholders (Answer 149073) is important, it should be performed after the risk has been properly identified, assessed, and documented.