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Question 19 of 30 for our Business Analyst Mock Interview

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Question 19 of 30

How do you determine the difference between a risk and an issue?

If you have experience as a business analyst or a project manager, you know full well that there is a world of difference between a genuine risk and an issue. The interviewer wants to see that you are not going to overlook probability but that you can also focus your attention on current problems.

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  • 19. How do you determine the difference between a risk and an issue?

      How to Answer

      If you have experience as a business analyst or a project manager, you know full well that there is a world of difference between a genuine risk and an issue. The interviewer wants to see that you are not going to overlook probability but that you can also focus your attention on current problems.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      1st Answer Example

      "I treat risk as something that could occur in the future, and an issue is a risk that is currently happening. It's imperative to pay attention to both a risk and an issue; however, issues are usually more pressing, from my experience."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      2nd Answer Example

      "As a business analyst, I focus more on risk than issues. A risk is a predicted problem or something that could happen in the future, so it's up to my team and me to predict risk and help our clients overcome that risk. An issue is a risk that has already happened. I can certainly recommend to my clients how to recover from an issue; however, I would much rather help them with precautionary measures before my work becomes damage control."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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      Anonymous Answer

      "Risks are potential predicted problems, whereas an issue has already happened and needs to be resolved. I can recommend how to resolve an issue to clients, but I would prefer to establish precautionary measures before doing damage control."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Excellent point, and an excellent distinction between risk and issue. Well said!
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