CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Identify Risks process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the outputs of sequential risk processes: candidates often mistake the risk management plan (from Plan Risk Management) or risk response plan (from Plan Risk Responses) as outputs of Identify Risks, when in fact only the risk register and risk report are produced at this stage.
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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Risk report
The Identify Risks process produces the risk register and risk report as its primary outputs. The risk register captures individual risks, their causes, and potential responses, while the risk report summarizes overall project risk exposure and key risk information for stakeholders.
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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Risk management plan
Why it's wrong here
The risk management plan is produced in Plan Risk Management, which precedes Identify Risks and supplies its inputs, so it cannot also be its output. It is tempting because Identify Risks does update risk-related documents, but the actual outputs are the risk register and the risk report.
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Risk response plan
Why it's wrong here
Risk responses are developed later in Plan Risk Responses, so a risk response plan cannot be an output of Identify Risks, which only records risks and their characteristics. It is tempting because identifying risks naturally leads to thinking about responses, but the risk register and risk report are the genuine outputs.
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Risk report
Why this is correct
The risk report is a documented output of Identify Risks, presenting overall risk exposure, prioritised individual risks and sources of uncertainty. It satisfies the process output requirement because it consolidates risk data for subsequent analysis and planning.
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Risk register
Why this is correct
The risk register is the primary output of Identify Risks, recording each identified risk with its causes, potential responses and owner. It satisfies the process output requirement by providing the structured repository that later risk processes update.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The project management plan is an input to Identify Risks, not an output; Identify Risks draws on its subsidiary plans such as scope, schedule and cost management. It is tempting because risk identification does feed information back into project documents, but the project management plan itself is only updated through integrated change control.
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