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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is updating the risk register…
A project manager is updating the risk register after identifying a new risk. Which TWO fields are typically included in a risk register? (Select TWO).
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is conflating risk register fields with issue log fields or general project constraints; candidates often pick 'issue description' or 'budget' because they sound related, but only Risk ID and Response Strategy are standard risk register columns.
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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Response strategy
Option E (Risk ID) is correct because a risk register assigns each identified risk a unique identifier so it can be tracked, referenced, and cross-linked to other project documents throughout the project life cycle. Option D (Response strategy) is correct because the register documents the planned risk response (such as avoid, transfer, mitigate, or accept) along with the owner and actions to address the risk. Option A (Resource names) is not a standard risk register field; resource assignments belong in resource management or staffing plans, not the risk register. Option B (Budget) is a project cost baseline element rather than a typical risk register field, though risk-related contingency reserves may be noted separately. Option C (Issue description) is incorrect because issues are problems that have already occurred and are tracked in an issue log, whereas a risk register captures potential future risks and their descriptions.
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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Resource names
Why it's wrong here
Resource names identify who performs scheduled activities, which belongs in the resource plan or RACI chart rather than the risk register. It is tempting because a named individual is often assigned as risk owner, and resource names would be the correct field if the question asked about the staffing management plan.
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Budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget records the approved cost baseline for the project, not the assessed probability, impact, response or owner of an identified risk. It is tempting because risk responses often carry cost implications that feed the budget, and budget would be the correct field if the question asked about the cost management plan instead.
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Issue description
Why it's wrong here
An issue description records a problem that has already occurred, whereas a risk register captures uncertain future events with probability and impact. It is tempting because risks that materialise become issues, and issue description would be the correct field if the question asked about the issue log instead.
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Response strategy
Why this is correct
Response strategy records the planned approach for handling each identified risk, such as mitigate, transfer, avoid or accept. The stem asks which fields a risk register typically includes after identifying a new risk, and documenting the chosen response satisfies that requirement alongside other core fields like probability and impact.
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Risk ID
Why this is correct
Risk ID provides the unique identifier that lets the project manager track, reference and update each newly identified risk throughout the project lifecycle, satisfying the register's traceability requirement. Every entry needs this label so subsequent updates, ownership changes and status reporting can be linked unambiguously to the original risk item.
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