Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 18
Q621:
What is a major characteristic of a proactive risk management approach?
A. Identification of risks after they happen
B. Analysis of risks before the project starts
C. Waiting for risks to resolve themselves
D. No need for a plan
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q622:
Which of the following factors is NOT part of risk management?
A. Uncertainty and loss
B. Change and choice
C. Benefit and gain
D. Impact and probability
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q623:
The first step in risk analysis is to:
A. Analyze the project outcome
B. Determine what can go wrong
C. Identify the team members
D. Calculate the budget
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q624:
Risk management involves identifying potential risks and determining:
A. When they will occur
B. How to avoid them at all costs
C. What can be done if they occur
D. Who is responsible for the risk
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q625:
Risk analysis involves which of the following actions?
A. Quantifying the risk probability
B. Waiting for the risk to occur
C. Assigning blame for the risk
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q626:
Risk analysis helps to determine the __________ impact of a risk.
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Minimal
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q627:
The goal of risk management is to:
A. Ensure no risks occur during the project
B. Completely eliminate all risks
C. Respond effectively when risks occur
D. Ignore potential risks
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q628:
What question is answered during risk analysis?
A. What can go right?
B. What can go wrong?
C. What is the budget for the project?
D. What is the project's timeline?
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q629:
What are the types of risks faced by a project?
A. Project risks, Technical risks, Business risks
B. Budget risks, Personnel risks, Market risks
C. Market risks, Implementation risks, Personnel risks
D. Schedule risks, Design risks, Business risks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q630:
Which type of risk involves the impact on the quality, timelines, and cost of the project?
A. Project risks
B. Technical risks
C. Business risks
D. Schedule risks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q631:
What is a key characteristic of a reactive risk management philosophy?
A. Identifying risks early and preparing for them
B. Reacting only when problems occur
C. Creating a risk management plan before starting work
D. Assessing risk probability and impact before starting work
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q632:
Proactive risk management begins __________.
A. After the project starts
B. Long before technical work starts
C. When a risk is identified
D. After identifying the project risks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q633:
What is the primary objective of proactive risk management?
A. To avoid risk
B. To eliminate risk
C. To reduce the project scope
D. To ignore uncertain events
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q634:
Which of the following is a component of risk analysis?
A. Identifying risks
B. Minimizing risks
C. Avoiding all risks
D. Ignoring uncertain outcomes
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q635:
The likelihood of a risk happening is part of which process?
A. Risk estimation
B. Risk impact assessment
C. Risk management plan
D. Risk mitigation
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q636:
A project’s budget may face which type of risk?
A. Performance risks
B. Cost risks
C. Technical risks
D. Schedule risks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 19
Q637:
In risk management, the term "Uncertainty" refers to __________.
A. The risk may or may not happen
B. The loss if the risk happens
C. The mitigation strategies
D. The financial consequences
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q638:
What risk impact category describes a failure that would degrade performance to a point where mission success is questionable?
A. Negligible
B. Marginal
C. Critical
D. Catastrophic
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q639:
In risk projection, which activity involves rating risks by their likelihood and consequences?
A. Risk estimation
B. Risk identification
C. Risk mitigation
D. Risk assessment
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q640:
Risk projection includes establishing a scale for __________.
A. Risk likelihood
B. Project cost
C. Technology requirements
D. Team experience
Correct Answer:
A