PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is leading a project to develop a new mobile application. The project is in the Planning phase. The project manager is identifying and documenting the high-level risks that could affect the project. Which two of the following should the project manager include in the risk register? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse known facts or change requests with risks, which must be uncertain future events that could affect the project.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A potential delay in receiving hardware for the development team due to global supply chain issues.
The risk register documents potential uncertain events that could affect the project. Supply chain delays and lack of team experience are both uncertain future events that could impact the project negatively, so they should be included. Approved charter, set budget, and change requests are not risks; they are facts or formal changes that are managed through other processes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The project sponsor has approved the project charter.
Why it's wrong here
The approval of the project charter is a completed event, not a potential future risk. Risks are uncertain events that may occur; this has already happened. Including it in the risk register would be incorrect because it does not require management or response planning. The risk register should focus on what could go wrong or right in the future.
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The project budget has been set at $500,000.
Why it's wrong here
The budget amount is a known constraint, not a risk. It is a fact that the project must operate within that budget. Risks are uncertain events; the budget itself does not represent uncertainty. While budget overruns could be a risk, the specific budget figure is not a risk to be documented in the risk register. It belongs in the project charter and cost baseline.
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A potential delay in receiving hardware for the development team due to global supply chain issues.
Why this is correct
This is a valid risk because it is an uncertain event that could negatively impact the project schedule. Global supply chain issues are external and can cause delays. Documenting it in the risk register allows the project manager to analyze its probability and impact, and plan responses such as ordering hardware early or identifying alternative suppliers. It is a high-level risk appropriate for the Planning phase.
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The development team lacks experience with the chosen mobile development framework.
Why this is correct
This is a valid risk because it represents a potential issue that could affect project quality or schedule. If the team lacks experience, they may take longer or produce defects. Documenting it allows the project manager to plan mitigation, such as training or hiring experts. It is a high-level risk that should be captured in the risk register during planning.
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The customer has requested a change to the app's color scheme.
Why it's wrong here
A change request is a formal proposal to modify the project, not a risk. It is a definite event that has occurred or is being requested, not an uncertain future event. Change requests are managed through the integrated change control process, not the risk register. While changes can introduce risks, the request itself is not a risk. It should be processed separately.
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