Software Testing Risk Assessment & Management 3

Question 1

Which risk identification technique involves reviewing historical defect data and post-mortem reports from previous projects?

Accepted Answer

Lessons-learned review

Answer

Lessons-learned reviews mine past project data to surface patterns of risk that are likely to recur.

Question 2

Risk-based test prioritization primarily aims to maximize which outcome given limited testing time?

Accepted Answer

Defect detection rate in high-risk areas

Answer

Risk-based prioritization focuses testing effort on areas with the highest probability and impact of failure to catch critical defects first.

Question 3

A risk workshop attendee suggests a risk that the team unanimously considers highly unlikely AND low impact. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Add it to the risk register and monitor it

Answer

Even low-likelihood, low-impact risks belong in the risk register so they can be monitored for changes in status.

Question 4

Which qualitative risk analysis output is used to rank risks so teams can decide which to address first?

Accepted Answer

Risk probability-impact matrix

Answer

The probability-impact matrix plots risks on a grid and produces a ranked priority list without requiring numerical monetary data.

Question 5

During test execution, a tester discovers a previously unknown risk in a module rated 'low risk.' What should happen immediately?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate the risk rating and update the risk register

Answer

Risk registers are living documents; newly discovered risks must be assessed and the register updated to reflect the current risk profile.

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