Agile Tester Skills CT-AT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A tester notices that the team consistently misses its sprint goals because of unplanned work. During the retrospective, the tester wants to propose an improvement. Which suggestion best reflects the agile tester's role in continuous improvement?

   • ASuggest that the tester personally take on more testing work to free up developers for unplanned tasks.
   • BSuggest that the team track the sources of unplanned work and use that data to improve estimation and planning.
   • CPropose that the team stop doing unplanned work entirely, even if it is requested by stakeholders.
   • DRecommend that the team reduce the sprint length to minimize the impact of unplanned work.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which practice best supports collaboration between testers and customers in an agile project?

   • AHaving testers communicate with customers only through formal written reports
   • BExcluding customers from sprint reviews to avoid bias
   • CLimiting customer interaction to the initial requirements gathering phase
   • DInvolving customers in sprint reviews to gather feedback on the product
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4. 18application · medium

   A tester is new to an e-commerce team. During backlog refinement, the team discusses a story about 'cart abandonment email reminders.' The tester is unsure why the email must be sent only after 24 hours of inactivity. What is the best way for the tester to gain the necessary business domain knowledge?

   • AWait until the feature is developed and then test the behavior based on the implemented code.
   • BAssume the 24-hour delay is a technical requirement and proceed with testing without further questions.
   • CSearch online for best practices for cart abandonment emails and implement the most common approach.
   • DAsk the product owner about the business rationale for the 24-hour delay during the refinement session.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   How does an agile tester contribute to process improvement?

   • ABy proposing changes to the testing process during retrospectives
   • BBy keeping the testing process unchanged to avoid risks
   • CBy waiting for management to dictate improvements
   • DBy focusing only on individual performance
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Which skill is most important for an agile tester to effectively support the team's shared responsibility for quality?

   • AStrong collaboration and communication skills
   • BDeep expertise in a single testing tool
   • CSpecialization in non-functional testing only
   • DAbility to work independently on assigned tasks
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