CTAL-TA_SYLL2019 · Question #47
You have just attended a cross-functional meeting during which a list of risk items was reviewed. After much discussion, each item was assigned a likelihood and impact rating by the group. Although…
The correct answer is D. Risk mitigation. Risk mitigation is the process of implementing actions to reduce the probability and/or impact of risks1. When you execute the tests in priority order based on the risk ratings, you are performing risk mitigation, as you are trying to prevent or minimize the potential failures…
Question
You have just attended a cross-functional meeting during which a list of risk items was reviewed. After much discussion, each item was assigned a likelihood and impact rating by the group. Although there was some disagreement, the outcome was generally accepted by everyone who participated. You will now be working on planning the testing to address the identified risks in priority order. When you execute the tests, you will be conducting what type of activity?
Options
- ARisk planning
- BRisk identification
- CRisk assessment
- DRisk mitigation
How the community answered
(67 responses)- A6% (4)
- B3% (2)
- C12% (8)
- D79% (53)
Explanation
Risk mitigation is the process of implementing actions to reduce the probability and/or impact of risks1. When you execute the tests in priority order based on the risk ratings, you are performing risk mitigation, as you are trying to prevent or minimize the potential failures and defects in the system2. Risk planning, identification, and assessment are the previous steps in the risk management process, which help to prepare for risk mitigation3. Approach for Agile Teams 3: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Based Testing: Risk Management in Software
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.