Which is the least risky phase of the project? ~ a question from techfaq360

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Can someone please verify the correct answer for the following question?

Which is the least risky phase of the project?

1.  Planning
2.  Closing
3.  Execution
4.  Control


For what I know, risk is 'LOWEST' in initiating, 'LOW' in planning, 'HIGH' in execution & monitor and control, 
and 'LOWER' in closing process groups of the project respectively.  So I selected
2. Closing as my answer. 


But techfaq360 said that is WRONG, as per techfaq360, the correct answer is
1. Planning.


Any input please!

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Risk is highest towards the start of project, since there are many unknowns. So least risky phase would be closing.

I would say Closing is correct. Not sure why they selected Planning as answer.