Where should she document the risks associated with this technology so she can track the risk status and responses?

Adrian is a project manager for a new project using a technology that has recently been released and there’s relatively little information about the technology. Initial testing of the technology makes the use of it look promising, but there’s still uncertainty as to the longevity and reliability of the technology. Adrian wants to consider the technology ors a risk for her project. Where should she document the risks associated with this technology so she can track the risk status and responses?

A.
Project scope statement

B.
Risk register

C.
Risk low-level watch list

D.
Project charter

Explanation:

Risk register is a document that contains the results of the qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning. Description, category, cause, probability of occurring, impact on objectives, proposed responses, owner, and the current status of all identified risks are put in the risk register. It records the initial risks, the potential responses, and tracks the status of each identified risk in the project. Answer option D is incorrect. The project charter does not define risks. Answer option A is incorrect. The project scope statement does document initially defined risks but it is not a place that will record risks responses and status of risks. Answer option C is incorrect. The risk low-level watch list is for identified risks that have low impact and low probability in the project.
Reference: Chapter 11. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide), Fourth Edition, ISBN.9781933890517; Section 11.2.3.1.