Elements of CALMS in the Context of QA CT-QDO Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which practice is an example of automation supporting continuous testing?

   • ARunning automated regression tests on every code commit
   • BReviewing test results in a weekly meeting
   • CManually executing test cases before each release
   • DWriting test documentation for future reference
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is a primary benefit of automating repetitive tasks in the software delivery pipeline?

   • AIt replaces the need for quality assurance activities.
   • BIt eliminates the need for human oversight entirely.
   • CIt guarantees that all defects are caught before production.
   • DIt reduces the risk of human error and increases consistency.
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4. 8application · medium

   A manager wants to introduce the CALMS model to their team to improve DevOps practices. They have already implemented automation and are measuring key metrics. Which two elements should they focus on next to create a balanced adoption?

   • ACulture and Automation
   • BLean and Measurement
   • CMeasurement and Culture
   • DLean and Sharing
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5. 9application · medium

   A QA team is struggling with long test cycles because they wait for stable builds and complete test environments. They want to apply lean principles to improve flow. Which change would most effectively reduce this wait time?

   • AIncrease the number of test environments to reduce contention.
   • BRequire developers to write more unit tests to reduce the need for system testing.
   • CImplement shift-left testing, where QA is involved early in the development process and tests are designed before code is complete.
   • DSchedule all testing at the end of the sprint to allow more time for development.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   How does a learning-oriented culture contribute to quality assurance in DevOps?

   • AIt eliminates the need for automated testing.
   • BIt encourages teams to experiment and learn from mistakes, leading to continuous improvement.
   • CIt ensures that all defects are found before release.
   • DIt focuses on individual performance metrics to motivate quality.
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