Coordinate Test Efforts Across Agile and Non-Agile Teams CT-ATLAS Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1expert · medium

   An organization has agile teams that deploy to production continuously, while the non-agile test team performs a full regression test only before a quarterly release. The non-agile team often finds defects that have already been in production for weeks, causing rework and customer complaints. The agile teams argue that the non-agile team is too slow, while the non-agile team argues that they cannot keep up with the deployment frequency. What is the most effective coordination strategy to address this conflict?

   • AAsk the non-agile team to increase their regression frequency to match the agile deployment cadence.
   • BImplement a risk-based regression strategy where the non-agile team tests high-risk areas continuously and performs a full regression only before the quarterly release.
   • CRequire the agile teams to stop deploying to production until the non-agile team completes their full regression.
   • DHave the agile teams perform the full regression themselves before each deployment.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which strategy is most effective for coordinating test activities between agile and non-agile teams?

   • ALet each team test independently and merge results only at the end of the project.
   • BRequire all teams to adopt the same development methodology before any coordination can occur.
   • CEstablish a shared test plan with clearly defined milestones and synchronization points.
   • DAssign all testing to the non-agile team to avoid coordination issues.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is a common challenge when integrating test results from agile and non-agile teams?

   • AAgile teams use test case management tools, while non-agile teams use spreadsheets, making it hard to consolidate results.
   • BAgile teams always produce more defects than non-agile teams, skewing the overall quality metrics.
   • CNon-agile teams do not record any test results, so there is nothing to integrate.
   • DAgile teams test only at the unit level, while non-agile teams test only at the system level, so results are not comparable.
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5. 4application · medium

   An agile team is developing a new feature that depends on a data migration script created by a non-agile operations team. The operations team works on a quarterly release cycle and cannot deliver the script until the end of the quarter. The agile team expects to release the feature in two weeks. What is the best way to manage this dependency?

   • ANegotiate with the operations team to deliver a minimal viable version of the script earlier, with a full version later.
   • BHave the agile team write the migration script themselves and bypass the operations team.
   • CAsk the operations team to prioritize the script and deliver it within two weeks, regardless of their cycle.
   • DDelay the agile team's release until the end of the quarter when the script is ready.
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6. 5expert · medium

   An organization has multiple agile teams that use different test automation frameworks, and a non-agile test team that uses a separate test management tool. Management wants a unified view of test results across all teams, but the agile teams are reluctant to change their frameworks. What is the most effective strategy to integrate test results without forcing the agile teams to change their tools?

   • AAsk each agile team to provide a summary of their results in a common format for the non-agile team to include in their reports.
   • BRequire all agile teams to adopt a single test automation framework.
   • CHave the non-agile team manually compile results from all teams into a spreadsheet.
   • DUse a test result aggregation tool that can import results from various frameworks and the test management tool into a common dashboard.
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