The following risk description has been recorded in the risk register: "Because the 'delivered pilot courses' takes place during stage 4, there is a risk that some of the feedback from the pilot could contradict feedback received from other participants."
Is this an appropriate risk description, and why?
The given risk description highlights the cause of the risk, which is that 'delivered pilot courses' take place during stage 4, and the potential issue, which is that some feedback might contradict feedback from other participants. However, it fails to explicitly state how this contradiction could impact the project’s objectives. A proper risk description should clearly define not only the cause but also the effect on the project objectives. Therefore, the provided risk description is not appropriate because the risk effect on the project objectives is unclear.
The most appropriate answer is D. No, because the risk effect on the project objectives is unclear. In PRINCE2, a risk description should clearly articulate both the cause of the risk and its potential impact on the project’s objectives. In this case, while the cause of the risk (“the ‘delivered pilot courses’ takes place during stage 4”) is stated, the specific effect of this risk on the project’s objectives is not clear. It mentions that “some of the feedback from the pilot could contradict feedback received from other participants,” but it does not clarify how this contradiction could impact the project’s objectives. Therefore, this risk description is not appropriate as it stands. It would be more appropriate if it clearly stated how this risk could affect the project’s objectives