The answer is to implement the planned response, update the risk register, and communicate the occurrence to stakeholders. When a risk event that was identified and planned for actually occurs, you must execute the predefined contingency plan to mitigate its impact, then immediately update the risk register to document the event’s details and status, and finally communicate the occurrence and response to stakeholders according to the communication plan. This sequence tests your understanding of the Monitor Risks process in the PMP exam, where the key trap is confusing a triggered risk with a watch list item—once a risk occurs, it is no longer monitored passively. Another common mistake is escalating without first executing the planned response. For the exam, remember the three-action mantra: “Implement, Update, Communicate.”
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your project is being executed, and a risk event occurs that was identified and planned for. Which THREE actions should you take?
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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Implement the risk response plan that was developed for this risk
Options A, C, and D are correct. A: Implement the planned response. C: Update the risk register to reflect the occurrence. D: Communicate to stakeholders per the communication plan. Option B is incorrect because the risk has occurred, so it's no longer in the watch list. Option E is incorrect as you should follow the planned response first.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Implement the risk response plan that was developed for this risk
Why this is correct
Execute the pre-planned response.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Update the risk register to document the risk occurrence and the response taken
Why this is correct
The risk register should be updated to reflect the current status.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Conduct a new risk assessment to identify new risks
Why it's wrong here
While risk reassessment is important, it is not the immediate next step after a planned risk occurs.
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Add the risk to the watch list for monitoring
Why it's wrong here
The risk has occurred; it should be closed or updated, not added to watch list.
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Communicate the risk occurrence and response to stakeholders as per the communication plan
Why this is correct
Stakeholders need to be informed about the risk event and actions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PMP exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this PMP question in full detail.
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Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Implement the risk response plan that was developed for this risk — Options A, C, and D are correct. A: Implement the planned response. C: Update the risk register to reflect the occurrence. D: Communicate to stakeholders per the communication plan. Option B is incorrect because the risk has occurred, so it's no longer in the watch list. Option E is incorrect as you should follow the planned response first.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Identify which PMP exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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