Project Risks CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A usability team is planning a remote moderated test. The team is concerned about the risk of technical issues, such as poor internet connections or software failures, disrupting the sessions. What is the best mitigation strategy?

   • AHave a backup communication method, such as a phone call, and a backup recording tool.
   • BConduct the test in a lab to avoid any technical issues.
   • CAsk participants to use their own devices and internet connections.
   • DRecord the session on the participant's device to avoid relying on the moderator's connection.
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2. 7application · medium

   A usability test is being conducted for a new software product. The test plan includes a pilot session with a colleague before the actual sessions. What is the primary purpose of this pilot session?

   • ATo identify any issues with the test procedure, tasks, or technology before the real sessions.
   • BTo collect preliminary data that can be included in the final results.
   • CTo practice the moderator's skills in a low-stakes environment.
   • DTo train the colleague on how to be a participant in usability tests.
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4. 8application · medium

   A usability test for a new mobile app is being conducted in a lab. The test moderator notices that the screen recording software is not capturing the participant's finger taps on the touchscreen. What is the most significant impact of this issue on the test results?

   • AThe test will be invalid because the moderator cannot see the screen.
   • BThe results will be biased because the participant will know their actions are not being recorded.
   • CThe team will miss critical interaction data, making it difficult to identify where users struggle or succeed.
   • DThe test will be more efficient because the moderator can focus on the participant's verbal feedback.
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5. 9application · easy

   To mitigate the risk of technical failures during remote usability testing, which approach is most appropriate?

   • AUse a single, complex testing platform to minimize setup time
   • BConduct a technical check with each participant before the session
   • CAsk participants to use their mobile data instead of Wi-Fi
   • DAvoid using any video recording to reduce bandwidth requirements
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6. 10application · medium

   A usability test for a new website is scheduled to run for two weeks. The team is concerned about the risk of the website being updated during the test, which could affect the results. What is the best mitigation strategy?

   • ADocument any changes that occur during the test and note them in the results.
   • BShorten the test to one week to reduce the chance of updates.
   • CFreeze the website code for the duration of the test and communicate this to the development team.
   • DTest the website on a staging server that is not updated during the test.
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