Why is it important to communicate residual risks to stakeholders?

To document all test cases for audit purposes

To allow stakeholders to make informed decisions about release

To show that testing was thorough

A fintech startup is developing a mobile payment app. They have a small testing team and a tight release schedule. The product owner wants to ensure that the most critical functionalities are tested first. Which approach best aligns with risk-based testing?

Test features based on the likelihood and impact of potential failures.

Test features that are easiest to test first to build confidence.

Test features that are most frequently used by customers.

Test all features in the order they were developed.

What is the primary purpose of risk-based testing in a financial system project?

To eliminate all risks before the system is released

To reduce the total number of test cases needed for the project

To prioritize testing efforts on areas with the highest risk of failure or impact

To test all functionality with equal depth to ensure complete coverage

In the context of risk-based testing, why is regulatory compliance often considered a high-risk area?

Because regulators require 100% test coverage

Because regulatory requirements change frequently

Because regulatory requirements are always complex and difficult to test

Because non-compliance can result in legal penalties and reputational damage

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory risk in a financial system?

A data entry error that leads to a customer receiving too much money

Failure to comply with anti-money laundering reporting requirements

A bug that causes incorrect interest calculations for customers

A system outage that prevents customers from accessing their accounts

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Domain 3Objective 2

Principles of Risk-Based Testing in Financial Systems CT-FT Practice Questions (Page 5)

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A fintech startup is developing a mobile payment app. They have a small testing team and a tight release schedule. The product owner wants to ensure that the most critical functionalities are tested first. Which approach best aligns with risk-based testing?
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What is the primary purpose of risk-based testing in a financial system project?
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In the context of risk-based testing, why is regulatory compliance often considered a high-risk area?
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