CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques

An issue log captures actual problems that have materialized during project execution. Unlike a risk register (which tracks potential future events), the issue log deals with current, active problems, tracking their status, owner, and resolution progress.

**Why not A:** Tracking potential risks before they occur is the purpose of a risk register, not an issue log. The issue log specifically deals with problems that have already materialized and need active management, whereas the risk register handles uncertain future events.

**Why not C:** Documenting approved scope changes is the function of the change log or change control system. The issue log tracks current problems and their resolution, not formal changes to project scope that have gone through the change control process.

**Why not D:** Listing lessons learned from previous phases is the purpose of the lessons learned register. The issue log is focused on active, current problems that require resolution during project execution, not retrospective knowledge capture.