Testing and Configuration Management CT-AT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   How are baselines used to manage changes to testable software and test assets in agile projects?

   • AThey provide a stable reference point against which changes are evaluated and controlled, ensuring that modifications are intentional and traceable
   • BThey automatically update all test cases to match the new code
   • CThey are used only at the end of the project to document the final state
   • DThey prevent any changes to the software after the baseline is established
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2. 2application · medium

   A team has a baseline of the software from the end of the last sprint. A critical defect is found in production, and the team needs to apply a hotfix. The hotfix will change the code and require updates to two test cases. What is the best approach for managing this hotfix relative to the baseline?

   • ADiscard the baseline and create a new one from the current code.
   • BCreate a new branch from the baseline, apply the hotfix and test updates, then create a new baseline after testing.
   • CApply the hotfix to the baseline and update the test cases in the same commit.
   • DUpdate the test cases first, then apply the hotfix to the code.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What key feature do configuration management tools provide that supports agile testing?

   • AReal-time chat for team communication
   • BAutomated execution of test cases
   • CVersion history and the ability to roll back to previous versions of test assets
   • DAutomatic generation of test reports
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is a baseline in the context of configuration management?

   • AA snapshot of a set of configuration items at a specific point in time, used as a reference for further development and testing
   • BThe minimum set of test cases required for release
   • CA list of all defects found during a test cycle
   • DThe initial version of the test plan created at project start
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6. 5application · medium

   A team is evaluating tools to support configuration management for their agile testing process. They need a tool that can version test data files, track changes to test scripts, and provide a history of who changed what and when. Which type of tool is most suitable?

   • AA build automation tool like Jenkins.
   • BA defect tracking tool like Jira.
   • CA version control system like Git.
   • DA test execution tool like Selenium.
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