Assessing Test Team Member Skills CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the content of a skill inventory?

   • AA schedule of upcoming training courses
   • BA list of team members' personal interests and hobbies
   • CA list of required skills for testing tasks and the proficiency levels of each team member for those skills
   • DA record of all defects found in the current project
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2. 17application · medium

   A test manager needs to quickly identify which team members are confident in exploratory testing for an upcoming release. The team has a mix of junior and senior testers, and the manager wants to avoid the bias of self-assessment while still gathering input efficiently. Which approach best meets this need?

   • ACombine a self-assessment with a practical exercise where testers perform a short exploratory test session on a sample application.
   • BUse a self-assessment questionnaire with a rating scale for exploratory testing skills.
   • CConduct a peer review where each tester rates the exploratory testing skills of their colleagues.
   • DReview past performance evaluation results for each tester's exploratory testing skills.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   A test manager has compiled a list of required skills for an upcoming project and a list of the team's current skills. What is the next logical step to identify skill gaps?

   • AReview the project schedule for potential delays
   • BConduct a customer satisfaction survey
   • CCompare the two lists to identify missing or insufficient skills
   • DAssign the most complex tasks to the most senior team members
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5. 19application · medium

   A test manager is developing individual skill profiles for team members. One tester is excellent at test design but struggles with automation. The tester has expressed a desire to improve automation skills. How should the manager reflect this in the skill profile?

   • ANote the tester's strength in test design and list automation as an area for improvement with a development plan.
   • BLeave automation out of the profile to avoid discouraging the tester.
   • CRate the tester as proficient in automation because they are willing to learn.
   • DFocus only on the tester's automation weakness to avoid overstating their abilities.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of identifying training needs for test team members?

   • ATo evaluate the effectiveness of the testing process
   • BTo comply with mandatory corporate training requirements
   • CTo reduce the team's overall workload
   • DTo address skill gaps and support career aspirations
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