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PK0-005 Practice Question: In a risk register, which field describes the…
In a risk register, which field describes the event that signals a risk is about to occur?
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Trigger
A trigger (or risk trigger) is an event or condition that indicates a risk is imminent or about to occur.
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Residual risk
Why it's wrong here
Residual risk is the risk remaining after response actions.
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Risk score
Why it's wrong here
Risk score is the product of probability and impact.
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Risk owner
Why it's wrong here
Risk owner is the person responsible for managing the risk.
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Trigger
Why this is correct
Correct. The trigger warns that the risk is about to happen.
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