Coordinate Test Efforts Across Agile and Non-Agile Teams CT-ATLAS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · medium

   An agile team uses test-driven development (TDD) and writes unit tests before code, while the non-agile test team uses a waterfall approach where testing happens after development. The non-agile team often receives code that has already been tested by the agile team, but they still find defects that the agile team missed. The agile team argues that the non-agile team is duplicating their efforts, while the non-agile team argues that they provide a different level of testing. What is the most effective way to align test processes to reduce duplication while maintaining quality?

   • ARequire the agile team to perform system testing as well as unit testing.
   • BAsk the non-agile team to adopt TDD and write tests before development.
   • CDefine clear test levels and responsibilities, where agile teams focus on unit and component testing, and the non-agile team focuses on system and acceptance testing.
   • DHave the non-agile team skip testing features that have already been tested by the agile team.
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2. 12application · medium

   A non-agile test team has developed a comprehensive test data management strategy, while agile teams often struggle to find appropriate test data. The agile teams are unaware of the non-agile team's expertise. What is the best way to facilitate collaboration to share this knowledge?

   • AOrganize a workshop where the non-agile team presents their test data management strategy and agile teams can ask questions.
   • BHave the non-agile team manage all test data for the agile teams.
   • CAsk the agile teams to develop their own test data management strategy independently.
   • DCreate a document that describes the test data management strategy and share it via email.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which approach facilitates the integration of test results from different teams?

   • ASummarizing results in a single number, such as pass rate, without details.
   • BUsing a common test management tool or a shared reporting format.
   • CHaving each team report results in its own preferred format.
   • DKeeping results separate and only sharing them with management.
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5. 14application · medium

   An agile team uses a Kanban board to track testing tasks, while the non-agile team uses a project management tool with weekly status reports. The non-agile team often misses updates from the agile team, leading to duplicated work. What is the most effective communication channel to ensure both teams are aware of each other's testing activities?

   • ASet up a shared test activity dashboard that aggregates data from both the Kanban board and the project management tool.
   • BReplace the Kanban board with the non-agile team's project management tool.
   • CHold a weekly meeting where both teams report their testing status.
   • DAsk the agile team to send a daily email summary to the non-agile team.
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6. 15application · medium

   Agile testers have deep knowledge of automation frameworks, while non-agile testers have extensive domain expertise in legacy systems. They rarely interact, leading to duplicated efforts and missed opportunities for knowledge sharing. What is the most effective way to facilitate collaboration between these groups?

   • AEncourage testers to communicate informally via instant messaging without any structure.
   • BCreate a shared document repository where both teams can upload their test artifacts.
   • CEstablish a community of practice where testers from both groups meet regularly to share techniques, tools, and lessons learned.
   • DPair an agile tester with a non-agile tester for each project, regardless of the task.
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