PMI Risk Management Professional Practice Exam

What is the best initial input for identifying specific risks that have been noted by project experts?

1. Issue log

2. Work performance reports

3. Stakeholder register

4. Risk register

The correct answer is: Issue log

The best initial input for identifying specific risks noted by project experts is the issue log. The issue log is a documented repository of all the current and past issues that have arisen within a project and includes insights and feedback from project team members and stakeholders. It captures the problems that have been encountered, along with their resolutions and any context around them. This log serves as a valuable resource for understanding risks that may lead to further issues in the project. By reviewing the issues that have already occurred, project experts can identify patterns or underlying risks that may not have been considered earlier. The insights drawn from the issue log can guide teams in proactively identifying similar risks before they impact the project, thus contributing to effective risk management. While the other options—such as work performance reports, stakeholder register, and risk register—provide useful information in different contexts, they don't serve as the most immediate resource for identifying specific risks based on project expertise. The work performance reports generally focus on current project progress and performance outcomes rather than risks. The stakeholder register helps identify individuals involved in the project, which is useful for understanding who might be affected by risks but does not list the risks themselves. The risk register, while key for tracking identified risks, is often populated after initial risk identification,