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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is updating the risk register
A project manager is updating the risk register. Which TWO fields are typically included in a risk register?
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Why each option matters
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Trigger
Common risk register fields include risk ID, description, owner, probability, impact, risk score, response strategy, residual risk, and trigger.
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Priority
Why it's wrong here
Priority is typically in the issue log; risk register uses risk score.
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Issue ID
Why it's wrong here
Issue ID belongs in the issue log, not the risk register.
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Trigger
Why this is correct
Triggers are warning signs that a risk is about to occur, commonly recorded in the risk register.
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Risk score
Why this is correct
Risk score, calculated from probability and impact, is a standard risk register field.
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Resolution date
Why it's wrong here
Resolution date is for issues, not risks.
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