The following is a sample risk register for the implementation of a survey management system.
| # | Risk Event or Condition | Consequence | Probability | Impact | Risk Level | Risk Modification Plan | Risk Owner | Residual Risk | ||
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| 1 | System cannot be implemented before fire code warning grace period. | As determined by failure to comply with fire department order. | Medium | Medium | Medium | Mitigate risk by beginning vendor evaluations immediately. | General Manager | Medium | High | Medium |
| 2 | System cannot scan in old paper surveys. | As determined by failure to comply with fire department order. | Low | Low | Low | Avoid fire code violation by obtaining off-site storage for paper surveys. | General Manger | Low | High | Medium |
| 3 | New system is not affordable. | Manual process will remain in place. | Medium | High | High | Re-assess requirements and budgets. | General Manger | High | High | Medium |
| 4 | Nice to haves become must haves. | Project stops. | Low | High | High | Restart requirements gathering | Business Analyst | Low | High | Low |