Which of the following is an objective of risk process planning?

• A. To assign blame
• B. To avoid all risks
• C. Ensures sound RM principles, tools, and techniques are applied to the RM program
• D. To minimize stakeholder involvement

Answer: (C)

Planning risk management establishes a structured, repeatable framework so risk activities are guided by sound principles, tools, and techniques applied consistently across the RM program. This objective ensures the entire risk process is systematic: it defines methods, roles, responsibilities, timing, and resources; aligns risk work with project or organizational goals; and provides a basis for monitoring, learning, and continuous improvement. By using established standards and a common toolkit, the program becomes proactive and coherent rather than ad hoc.

Blame assignment isn’t the aim of risk management, since the focus is on identifying, assessing, and responding to threats and opportunities, not fault-finding. Expecting to avoid all risks is unrealistic—some risk remains unavoidable and must be managed. And minimizing stakeholder involvement undermines the value of diverse insights and buy-in essential for effective risk responses.