CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A project manager is performing risk identification. Which two inputs are essential for this process? (Choose two)
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Why each option matters
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Stakeholder register
The risk management plan provides the methodology for identification, and the stakeholder register contains information about stakeholders who can identify risks.
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Stakeholder register
Why this is correct
Correct: Stakeholder information helps identify risks related to stakeholders.
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Work performance reports
Why it's wrong here
Work performance reports are used during monitoring, not identification.
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Change log
Why it's wrong here
The change log may be a project document input, but it is not essential; the risk management plan and stakeholder register are more critical.
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Risk management plan
Why this is correct
Correct: It defines how to identify risks.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register is an output of risk identification, not an input.
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