Risk Management CTEL-TM-OTM Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   An operational test manager is planning risk management activities for a project that involves a new technology that the team has not used before. The test manager wants to ensure that risks are identified from multiple perspectives. Which stakeholder group should be included in the risk identification process?

   • AOnly the project manager and the test manager, as they have the overall view.
   • BOnly external experts, as they have experience with the new technology.
   • COnly the test team, as they are most familiar with the testing process.
   • DThe test team, development team, operations team, and business representatives.
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2. 2application · medium

   A test manager is preparing for the risk identification session for a new operational test project. The project involves multiple legacy systems and a tight deadline. The test manager wants to ensure that risks are identified comprehensively and efficiently. Which combination of techniques is most effective for this scenario?

   • ABrainstorming with the test team and key stakeholders, supplemented by a checklist of common risks from similar projects.
   • BExpert judgment from a single senior consultant who has worked on similar projects.
   • CA detailed questionnaire sent to all stakeholders, with responses analyzed by the test manager.
   • DReviewing the project plan and identifying risks based on the test manager's own experience.
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4. 3application · medium

   A test manager is facilitating a risk identification session for a new project. The team has limited experience with the technology involved. To ensure comprehensive risk identification, the test manager decides to use a combination of techniques. Which approach is most effective?

   • AUse a checklist of common risks from similar projects and invite an external expert to provide insights.
   • BAsk the project sponsor to identify risks based on their high-level view.
   • CRely solely on brainstorming with the internal team, as they know the project best.
   • DReview lessons learned from previous projects and use only those risks.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of risk communication in project governance?

   • ATo keep stakeholders informed about risks and the actions taken to manage them
   • BTo assign blame for risk occurrences
   • CTo satisfy regulatory requirements only
   • DTo hide risks from stakeholders to avoid panic
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6. 5application · medium

   An operational test manager is managing a project that is part of a larger program. The organization has an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework that requires all project risks to be logged in a central risk register and reviewed quarterly. The test manager has identified a new high-impact risk. What should the test manager do to align with the organizational risk management framework?

   • ALog the risk in the central risk register and schedule a review with the ERM team, following the organization's reporting process.
   • BKeep the risk in the project's local risk register and only report it if it materializes.
   • CInform the project sponsor verbally and wait for the next quarterly review to document it.
   • DHandle the risk internally within the test team to avoid bureaucracy and report only if it impacts the schedule.
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