PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
Which document contains all identified risks, their probability and impact, and planned response strategies?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the distinction between the risk register (future uncertain events with probability/impact) and the issue log (problems that have already occurred), causing candidates to confuse the two.
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Risk register
The risk register is the project management document that catalogs every identified risk along with its assessed probability, potential impact, and the planned response strategy (avoid, transfer, mitigate, or accept). It is a living artifact updated throughout the project lifecycle as risks are identified, re-evaluated, or closed. This is the standard output of the Identify Risks and Plan Risk Responses processes in PMBOK.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Change log
Why it's wrong here
A change log records requests, approvals and implementation status of modifications to baselines, not risk probability, impact or response strategies. It is tempting because changes often stem from risks, but the risk register is the artefact that documents identified risks and their planned responses.
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Issue log
Why it's wrong here
An issue log tracks problems that have already occurred and their resolution owners, not future risks with probability, impact and response plans. It is tempting because issues and risks are often managed together, but only the risk register holds identified risks and their planned responses.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter authorises the project and names the sponsor, objectives and high-level scope; it does not catalogue every identified risk with probability, impact and response strategies. It is tempting as the initiating document, yet risk detail belongs in the risk register, which is maintained throughout delivery.
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Risk register
Why this is correct
The risk register is the artefact that logs each identified risk alongside its probability, impact and agreed response strategy. It satisfies the stem directly, unlike a risk management plan, which describes approach rather than listing individual risks.
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