Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 51

Which of the following qualitative techniques involves a disciplined analysis of the event sequences that could transform a potential hazard into an accident?

Answer options

• A. Failure mode and effects criticality analysis
• B. HAZOP technique
• C. Failure mode and effects analysis
• D. Preliminary Risk Analysis

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, Preliminary Risk Analysis, focuses on identifying and evaluating the sequences of events that could lead to an accident from a potential hazard. The other options, while relevant to risk assessment, do not specifically emphasize the disciplined analysis of event sequences in the same way as Preliminary Risk Analysis.