A tester is part of a release team for an airbag control unit. The tester has found a defect that only occurs under extreme temperature conditions. The defect is not in the release criteria. What is the tester's responsibility?

Fix the defect in the code immediately

Delay the release without consulting anyone

Document the defect and highlight it as a residual risk for the release decision

Ignore the defect because it is not in the release criteria

What is the tester's role when participating in a release readiness review for automotive software?

Making the final decision to release the software

Presenting the test results and highlighting any unresolved critical defects

Performing all testing activities after the release

Developing the marketing strategy for the product launch

A tester is working on a parking assist system. The tester has completed the test execution and is now writing the final test report. What is the MOST important aspect of the report for the release process?

Accuracy and completeness of the test results and defect information

The visual appeal of the report layout

The use of technical jargon to demonstrate expertise

A tester is part of a release team for a navigation system. The tester has found a defect that causes the system to reboot randomly. The defect is reproducible but the root cause is unknown. What should the tester do?

Try to fix the defect by modifying the code

Mark the defect as low priority because the root cause is unknown

Do not report the defect because the root cause is unknown

Report the defect with reproduction steps and any relevant logs

A tester is preparing for a release review of a body control module. The tester has a list of defects, some of which are fixed and some are still open. How should the tester present this information?

Present all defects in a random order without any summary

Only present the open defects to emphasize problems

Provide a summary of fixed defects and a detailed list of open defects with their impact

Only present the fixed defects to show progress

Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester

Domain 1Objective 3

The Contribution/participation of the Tester in the Release Process CT-AUT Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1application · medium
A tester is part of a release team for an airbag control unit. The tester has found a defect that only occurs under extreme temperature conditions. The defect is not in the release criteria. What is the tester's responsibility?
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2foundation · easy
What is the tester's role when participating in a release readiness review for automotive software?
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3application · medium
A tester is working on a parking assist system. The tester has completed the test execution and is now writing the final test report. What is the MOST important aspect of the report for the release process?
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4application · medium
A tester is part of a release team for a navigation system. The tester has found a defect that causes the system to reboot randomly. The defect is reproducible but the root cause is unknown. What should the tester do?
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5application · medium
A tester is preparing for a release review of a body control module. The tester has a list of defects, some of which are fixed and some are still open. How should the tester present this information?
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