Risk Mitigation CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · medium

   A Technical Test Analyst implemented a mitigation plan for a high-risk data migration. The plan included a full backup and a rollback procedure. After the migration, the TTA verifies that the rollback procedure works, but the backup was not tested. The residual risk is assessed as medium. What should the TTA do?

   • ATest the backup restoration process to ensure it works, and update the risk assessment.
   • BAccept the residual risk because the rollback procedure works.
   • CDocument that the backup was not tested and close the risk.
   • DIncrease the risk tolerance to accept the medium residual risk.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   In the context of technical testing, what does 'risk mitigation' refer to?

   • AThe assignment of a risk owner
   • BThe documentation of risk analysis results
   • CThe actions taken to reduce the likelihood and/or impact of a risk
   • DThe process of identifying potential risks in the project
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4. 13expert · medium

   A Technical Test Analyst is developing a risk mitigation plan for a system that handles sensitive customer data. The risk is a data breach. The plan must include specific actions, resources, and timelines. Which mitigation action is most appropriate?

   • ATrain all employees on data privacy policies.
   • BConduct a security review of the authentication module by a security specialist within two weeks.
   • CMonitor the system for breaches after release.
   • DPurchase cybersecurity insurance to cover potential losses from a breach.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   During test execution, how can a mitigation action be implemented?

   • ABy postponing the risky tests to the end of the project
   • BBy ignoring the risk and focusing on other areas
   • CBy removing all test cases that might fail
   • DBy adding extra test cases to cover the risky areas
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6. 15foundation · easy

   When a team decides to use a third-party service to handle a risky component, which mitigation strategy are they applying?

   • ARisk reduction
   • BRisk acceptance
   • CRisk transfer
   • DRisk avoidance
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