Exam PMP topic 1 question 1371 discussion

Answer is A. If you select the B, you are very hasty. Because there is no clue that government-owned is a risk. If it`s clearly mention that there is some compliance issue, then the answer is B.

They asked for FIRST step and this is updating issue log

This is already an issue, not a risk.

B. Update the issue log The fact that the land is government-owned could represent a risk in some situations, but in this context, it's being treated as an immediate issue rather than just a risk Difference Between a Risk and an Issue: Risk: A potential event that may happen in the future and could impact the project. Issue: An event or situation that has already occurred and is currently affecting the project. While some aspects of this situation may still evolve (e.g., obtaining approval could be easy or difficult), the fact that this situation is already impacting the project now makes it an immediate issue rather than a future risk. This is why the first step should be to record it in the issue log.

A. Update the risk register

I think A is more appropriate. It's just a risk, not an issue yet (at least nothing of that sort is implied in the question)

A is risk

Option B says - Update the issue log: The issue log is used to track and manage issues that have already occurred or are currently affecting the project. The discovery of the government-owned area is a risk rather than an issue that has already manifested. Updating the risk register (Option A) is the most appropriate initial action for the project manager in response to discovering that the location for the storage and distribution facility is a government-owned area. This ensures that the project team is aware of the risk, can plan accordingly, and can communicate effectively with stakeholders about potential impacts and mitigation strategies.