CIS 4375 Chapter 11
Which analysis technique simulates a model's outcome many times to provide a statistical distribution of the calculated results? a. sensitivity b. systems c. Monte Carlo d. NPV
c
Which risks are direct results of implementing risk responses? a. architectural b. primary c. residual d. secondary
d
Which diagramming technique is used to help select the best course of action in situations in which future outcomes are uncertain? a. decision tree b. activity-on-arrow c. workaround d. backward pass
a
Which document contains results of various risk management processes; it is often displayed in a table or spreadsheet format? a. risk register b. influence diagram c. process flow chart d. work breakdown structure
a
Which process involves determining what risks are likely to affect a project and documenting the characteristics of each? a. identifying risks b. planning risk management c. performing qualitative risk analysis d. performing quantitative risk analysis
a
Which process involves prioritizing risks based on their probability of occurrence and impact? a. performing qualitative risk analysis b. planning risk management c. monitoring and controlling risks d. project closing
a
Which technique is used to show the effects of changing one or more variables on an outcome? a. sensitivity analysis b. decision tree c. Monte Carlo analysis d. systems analysis
a
What process involves deciding how to approach and plan the risk management activities for the project? a. identifying risks b. planning risk management c. performing qualitative risk analysis d. performing quantitative risk analysis
b
Which process involves prioritizing risks based on their probability and impact of occurrence? a. performing qualitative risk analysis b. identifying risks c. planning risk responses d. performing quantitative risk analysis
a
Which action involves shifting the consequence of a risk and responsibility for its management to a third party? a. risk avoidance b. risk acceptance c. risk transference d. risk mitigation
c
Which process involves monitoring identified and residual risks, identifying new risks, carrying out risk response plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of risk strategies throughout the life of the project? a. performing quantitative risk analysis b. planning risk responses c. monitoring risk d. performing qualitative risk analysis
c
Which type of person achieves a balance between risk and payoff? a. risk-seeking b. risk-averse c. risk-fearing d. risk-neutral
d
_____ is a qualitative risk analysis tool that maintains an awareness of risks throughout the life of a project in addition to identifying risks. a. A SharePoint portal b. A probability/impact matrix or chart c. An expectations management matrix d. Top Ten Risk Item Tracking
d
_____ are unplanned responses to risk events used when project teams do not have contingency plans in place. a. Workarounds b. Fallback plans c. Contingency plans d. Triggers
a
Risk utility rises at a decreasing rate for a _____ person. a. risk-seeking b. risk-averse c. risk-neutral d. risk-indifferent
b
Unenforceable conditions or contract clauses and adversarial relations are risk conditions associated with the project _____ management knowledge area. a. integration b. quality c. procurement d. human resources
c
What is the first step in a Monte Carlo analysis? a. Determine the probability distribution of each variable. b. For each variable, such as the time estimate for a task, select a random value based on the probability distribution for the occurrence of the variable. c. Collect the most likely, optimistic, and pessimistic estimates for the variables in the model. d. Run a deterministic analysis or one pass through the model using the combination of values selected for each one of the variables.
c
Which action involves changing the size of the opportunity by identifying and maximizing key drivers of the positive risk? a. risk exploitation b. risk sharing c. risk enhancement d. risk acceptance
c
Brainstorming is a systematic, interactive forecasting procedure based on independent and anonymous input regarding future events. a. True b. False
False
Risk events refer to specific, certain events that may occur to the detriment or enhancement of the project. a. True b. False
False
The last step in project risk management is deciding how to address the knowledge area for a particular project by performing risk management planning.
False
The lower the earned monetary value calculation for a project, the chances of project success is higher. a. True b. False
False
The psychology literature shows that individuals, working alone, produce fewer ideas than the same individuals produce through brainstorming in small, face-to-face groups. a. True b. False
False
Top Ten Risk Item Tracking is a quantitative risk analysis tool. a. True b. False
False
Unknown risks can be managed proactively. a. True b. False
False
A probability/impact matrix or chart lists the relative probability of a risk occurring on one side of a matrix or axis on a chart and the relative impact of the risk occurring on the other. a. True b. False
True
A risk-seeking person prefers outcomes that are more uncertain and is often willing to pay a penalty to take risks. a. True b. False
True
Contingency plans are predefined actions that the project team will take if an identified risk event occurs. a. True b. False
True
Identified risks may not materialize, or their probabilities of occurrence or loss may diminish. a. True b. False
True
Large, complex projects involving leading-edge technologies often require extensive quantitative risk analysis. a. True b. False
True
One possible response to managing negative risk it to accept the potential effects from the risk. a. True b. False
True
Risks can have both negative and positive effects on meeting project objectives. a. True b. False
True
The Delphi technique is a systematic, interactive forecasting procedure based on independent and anonymous input regarding future events. a. True b. False
True
The Monte Carlo analysis can predict the probability of finishing by a certain date or the probability that the cost will be equal to or less than a certain value. a. True b. False
True
The main output of qualitative risk analysis is updating the risk register. a. True b. False
True
The risk register can be created with a simple Microsoft Word or Excel file. a. True b. False
True
Identifying risks is a subprocess of the _____ process of project risk management. a. planning b. executing c. monitoring and controlling d. closing
a
The main outputs of which process include a risk register, risk report, and project documents updates? a. identifying risks b. planning risk management c. planning risk response d. monitoring risk
a
Those who are _____ have a higher tolerance for risk, and their satisfaction increases when more payoff is at stake. a. risk-seeking b. risk-averse c. risk-neutral d. risk-indifferent
a
Which action applies to positive risks when the project team cannot or chooses not to take any actions toward a risk? a. risk enhancement b. risk acceptance c. risk sharing d. risk exploitation
b
Which action involves allocating ownership of the risk to another party? a. risk exploitation b. risk sharing c. risk enhancement d. risk acceptance
b
Which process involves taking steps to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to meeting project objectives? a. performing quantitative risk analysis b. planning risk responses c. controlling risk d. performing qualitative risk analysis
b
The _____ lists the relative probability of a risk occurring and the relative impact of the risk occurring. a. Top Ten Risk Item Tracking chart b. requirements traceability matrix c. probability/impact matrix d. expectations management matrix
c
Which action involves reducing the impact of a risk event by reducing the probability of its occurrence? a. risk avoidance b. risk acceptance c. risk transference d. risk mitigation
d
Which is a fact-finding technique that can be used for collecting information in face-to-face, phone, e-mail, or instant-messaging discussions? a. brainstorming b. Monte Carlo analysis c. the Delphi technique d. interviewing
d
Which process involves numerically estimating the effects of risks on project objectives? a. performing qualitative risk analysis b. planning risk responses c. identifying risks d. performing quantitative risk analysis
d
Which action involves doing whatever you can to make sure the positive risk happens? a. risk exploitation b. risk sharing c. risk enhancement d. risk acceptance
a
Which action involves eliminating a specific threat, usually by eliminating its causes? a. risk avoidance b. risk acceptance c. risk transference d. risk mitigation
a
_____ are predefined actions that the project team will take if an identified risk event occurs. a. Secondary risks b. Workarounds c. Contingency plans d. Management reserves
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