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

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.
Answer D is incorrect. The Risk Management Plan defines how risks will be identified, analyzed,
responded to, and controlled throughout the project.
Answer A is incorrect. The Risk Response Plan identifies how risks will be responded to.
Answer C is incorrect. The Project Management Plan is the parent of all subsidiary management
plans and it is not the most accurate choice for this