CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control – Question317 - CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

John is the project manager of the NHQ Project for his company. His project has 75 stakeholders, some of which are external to the organization. John needs to make certain that he communicates about risk in the most appropriate method for the external stakeholders. Which project management plan will be the best guide for John to communicate to the external stakeholders?

A. Risk Response Plan
B. Communications Management Plan
C. Project Management Plan
D. Risk Management Plan

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation: The Communications Management Plan will direct John on the information to be communicated, when to communicate, and how to communicate with external stakeholders. The Communications Management Plan aims to define the communication necessities for the project and how the information will be circulated. The Communications Management Plan sets the communication structure for the project. This structure provides guidance for communication throughout the project’s life and is updated as communication needs change. The Communication Managements Plan identifies and defines the roles of persons concerned with the project. It includes a matrix known as the communication matrix to map the communication requirements of the project.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The Risk Response Plan identifies how risks will be responded to.
C: The Project Management Plan is the parent of all subsidiary management plans and it is not the most accurate choice for this question
D: The Risk Management Plan defines how risks will be identified, analyzed, responded to, and controlled throughout the project.