Risk Analysis

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Which of the following is not a type of risk analysis?

  1. Quantitative risk analysis

  2. Qualitative risk analysis

  3. Sensitivity analysis

  4. Scenario analysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sensitivity analysis is a technique for assessing the impact of changes in input variables on the output of a model. It is not a type of risk analysis.

What is the probability of an event occurring?

  1. The likelihood of an event occurring

  2. The frequency of an event occurring

  3. The impact of an event occurring

  4. The severity of an event occurring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Probability is the likelihood of an event occurring. It is expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates that the event is impossible and 1 indicates that the event is certain.

What is the expected value of a random variable?

  1. The average value of the random variable

  2. The most likely value of the random variable

  3. The median value of the random variable

  4. The mode value of the random variable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The expected value of a random variable is the average value of the random variable. It is calculated by multiplying each possible value of the random variable by its probability and then summing the results.

What is the standard deviation of a random variable?

  1. A measure of the spread of the random variable

  2. A measure of the average value of the random variable

  3. A measure of the most likely value of the random variable

  4. A measure of the median value of the random variable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The standard deviation of a random variable is a measure of the spread of the random variable. It is calculated by taking the square root of the variance of the random variable.

What is Monte Carlo simulation?

  1. A technique for generating random numbers

  2. A technique for estimating the probability of an event occurring

  3. A technique for estimating the expected value of a random variable

  4. A technique for estimating the standard deviation of a random variable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monte Carlo simulation is a technique for estimating the probability of an event occurring. It is done by generating a large number of random samples from the input variables of the model and then calculating the output of the model for each sample. The probability of the event occurring is then estimated by the proportion of samples for which the event occurs.

Which of the following is not a benefit of risk analysis?

  1. It helps to identify and prioritize risks

  2. It helps to develop strategies to mitigate risks

  3. It helps to make better decisions

  4. It helps to increase the likelihood of project success


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Risk analysis does not guarantee project success. It only helps to identify and prioritize risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. The likelihood of project success depends on a number of factors, including the effectiveness of the risk management strategies.

Which of the following is not a type of risk?

  1. Financial risk

  2. Operational risk

  3. Political risk

  4. Technical risk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technical risk is not a type of risk. It is a category of risk that includes risks related to the design, development, and implementation of technology.

What is the difference between risk and uncertainty?

  1. Risk is known and uncertainty is unknown

  2. Risk is unknown and uncertainty is known

  3. Risk is measurable and uncertainty is not measurable

  4. Risk is not measurable and uncertainty is measurable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Risk is known and uncertainty is unknown. Risk is the likelihood of an event occurring that will have a negative impact on a project. Uncertainty is the lack of knowledge about the future. It is impossible to know for sure what will happen in the future, but it is possible to estimate the likelihood of different events occurring.

Which of the following is not a type of risk management strategy?

  1. Avoidance

  2. Mitigation

  3. Transfer

  4. Acceptance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acceptance is not a type of risk management strategy. It is a decision to do nothing about a risk. The other three options are all types of risk management strategies.

What is the purpose of a risk register?

  1. To identify and prioritize risks

  2. To develop strategies to mitigate risks

  3. To track the status of risks

  4. To communicate risks to stakeholders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a risk register is to identify and prioritize risks. It is a tool that helps project managers to keep track of all the risks that have been identified and to assess their likelihood and impact.

What is the difference between a risk assessment and a risk analysis?

  1. Risk assessment is qualitative and risk analysis is quantitative

  2. Risk assessment is quantitative and risk analysis is qualitative

  3. Risk assessment is done before risk analysis

  4. Risk analysis is done before risk assessment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Risk assessment is qualitative and risk analysis is quantitative. Risk assessment is the process of identifying and prioritizing risks. Risk analysis is the process of estimating the likelihood and impact of risks.

Which of the following is not a type of risk analysis technique?

  1. What-if analysis

  2. Sensitivity analysis

  3. Scenario analysis

  4. Monte Carlo simulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

What-if analysis is not a type of risk analysis technique. It is a technique for brainstorming about different scenarios that could occur and their potential impacts.

What is the purpose of a risk management plan?

  1. To identify and prioritize risks

  2. To develop strategies to mitigate risks

  3. To track the status of risks

  4. To communicate risks to stakeholders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of a risk management plan is to develop strategies to mitigate risks. It is a document that outlines the steps that will be taken to reduce the likelihood and impact of risks.

Which of the following is not a type of risk management tool?

  1. Risk register

  2. Risk assessment matrix

  3. Monte Carlo simulation

  4. What-if analysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Monte Carlo simulation is not a type of risk management tool. It is a technique for estimating the likelihood and impact of risks.

What is the difference between a risk and an issue?

  1. A risk is a potential event that could have a negative impact on a project, while an issue is an actual event that has already occurred

  2. A risk is an actual event that has already occurred, while an issue is a potential event that could have a negative impact on a project

  3. A risk is a positive event that could have a positive impact on a project, while an issue is a negative event that could have a negative impact on a project

  4. A risk is a negative event that could have a negative impact on a project, while an issue is a positive event that could have a positive impact on a project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A risk is a potential event that could have a negative impact on a project, while an issue is an actual event that has already occurred. Risks are identified and managed during the planning and execution phases of a project, while issues are dealt with during the execution and closing phases of a project.

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