The full risk description is the first thing that the risk manager should complete before moving forward with the risk response planning. The full risk description is a detailed statement that describes the risk, its causes, its effects, and its context. It provides the basis for the risk analysis and the risk response planning. The risk categorization, the risk simulation, and the risk response plan are possible steps that the risk manager may take after completing the full risk description, but they are not the first thing to do. Reference: PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)Exam Content Outline1, PMI Practice Standard for Project Risk Management2, Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)Cert Guide3