Risk Assessment CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   In risk analysis, what does 'likelihood' refer to?

   • AThe cost of mitigating the risk
   • BThe severity of the consequences if the risk occurs
   • CThe number of test cases needed to cover the risk
   • DThe probability that a risk will occur
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2. 12foundation · easy

   During risk identification, a Technical Test Analyst facilitates a brainstorming session with developers, testers, and business analysts. What is the primary purpose of this technique in risk identification?

   • ATo generate a comprehensive list of potential risks from multiple perspectives
   • BTo select the most critical risks for mitigation
   • CTo assign a numerical probability to each identified risk
   • DTo determine the impact of each risk on the project schedule
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4. 13foundation · easy

   After analyzing risks, a Technical Test Analyst has the following risk levels: Risk A = 12, Risk B = 8, Risk C = 20, Risk D = 5. According to risk evaluation, which risk should be given the highest priority?

   • ARisk D
   • BRisk C
   • CRisk B
   • DRisk A
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5. 14foundation · easy

   In a risk-based test strategy, how is testing effort typically allocated?

   • AProportionally to the level of risk
   • BEqually across all modules
   • CBased on the number of testers available
   • DBased on the order in which modules are developed
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6. 15application · medium

   During the testing phase, the TTA notices that a previously low-risk area (the reporting module) is now showing a high number of defects. The initial risk assessment had rated it as low risk. What should the TTA do?

   • AStop testing the reporting module because it was initially rated as low risk.
   • BRe-evaluate the risk level of the reporting module and increase testing effort if the risk level has increased.
   • CContinue with the original test plan because the risk assessment was done at the beginning.
   • DReport the defects but do not change the test plan.
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