Organizational Options for Independent Testing CT-AT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A company is considering using an external test provider for a new project. They are concerned about the potential drawbacks of this approach. Which of the following is a potential drawback of using an external test provider?

   • AIncreased objectivity in testing
   • BBetter access to specialized testing skills
   • CHigher level of independence
   • DReduced communication and collaboration with the development team
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2. 7application · medium

   A project has a high risk of defects due to the complexity of the requirements. The team is relatively new to agile and has a history of missing defects. Management wants to improve defect detection without significantly slowing down the development process. Which organizational option is most appropriate?

   • AEmbed a tester in the team who is not involved in development
   • BBring in an external test provider for a test audit
   • CCreate a separate test team that works in isolation
   • DHave developers test their own code more thoroughly
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4. 8expert · hard

   A company is developing a new medical device software. The regulatory requirements demand a high level of independence in testing. The company has a small development team and a separate test team. However, the test team has been criticized for being too close to the developers and not finding enough defects. Management wants to increase independence without completely outsourcing testing. Which option is most appropriate?

   • AUse an external test provider for the final acceptance testing
   • BKeep the current structure but require developers to test their own code more thoroughly
   • CHave the test team report to the development manager
   • DMove the test team to a different location to reduce communication
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5. 9foundation · easy

   An agile team is developing a high-risk financial application where defects could have severe consequences. Which organizational option for independent testing is MOST appropriate?

   • AIntegrated team with embedded testers
   • BIndependent test team or external provider
   • CNo independent testing
   • DDeveloper-only testing
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a recognized DRAWBACK of independent testing?

   • AIncreased objectivity
   • BBetter defect detection
   • CHigher cost of testing
   • DReduced collaboration between testers and developers
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