Mobile App Design Risk Assessment & Management 5

Question 1

An app team learns that their primary target demographic (teens) is subject to COPPA regulations. Failing to comply creates which type of risk?

Accepted Answer

Reputational and legal/regulatory risk

Answer

Non-compliance with COPPA for apps targeting children under 13 creates legal risk (fines, lawsuits) and reputational risk (loss of user trust).

Question 2

A risk's 'likelihood' is rated 4/5 and its 'impact' is rated 2/5. Its risk score using multiplication is:

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Using the standard risk scoring formula (likelihood × impact), 4 × 2 = 8, placing this risk in a moderate priority category.

Question 3

A team builds a mobile app that can function offline and sync data when connectivity resumes. This design decision mitigates which risk?

Accepted Answer

Network connectivity risk

Answer

Offline-first architecture with sync capabilities directly mitigates network connectivity risk by ensuring the app remains functional without internet access.

Question 4

When a key developer leaves mid-project, the team's ability to deliver is compromised. This scenario is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Resource/personnel risk

Answer

Resource or personnel risk refers to the threat that key team members leaving or becoming unavailable will impact the project's ability to deliver.

Question 5

Which document formally captures the team's agreed-upon risk tolerance thresholds and escalation procedures for a mobile app project?

Accepted Answer

Risk management plan

Answer

A risk management plan defines the team's approach to risk, including tolerance levels, assessment methods, responsibilities, and escalation paths.

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Mobile App Design Risk Assessment & Management 5