A lessons-learned session identified that the test team spent too much time on manual regression testing, which delayed the release. The test manager wants to improve future processes. The organization has budget for new tools but limited time to implement them. What is the most effective action?

Prioritize automating the most critical regression tests and create a plan for gradual automation.

Document the lesson and continue with manual testing.

Immediately automate all regression tests before the next release.

Reduce the regression test suite to save time.

Which of the following is a key component of a test summary report?

The marketing strategy for the product

Which of the following is an example of a test asset that should be archived?

The project's marketing brochure

A test manager is planning the closure activities for a project that is nearing completion. The project sponsor asks what the test completion phase will deliver. Which response best describes the purpose and scope of test completion activities?

A final test execution cycle to catch any remaining defects.

A plan for the next release's test strategy.

A list of all defects found during testing, without any analysis.

A summary of test results, archiving of assets, and lessons learned for future projects.

A test manager is preparing for a release decision meeting. Several high-severity defects are still open, but the business wants to release on schedule. The test manager has limited time to present. What is the most effective way to communicate the status?

State that the release should be delayed because defects are open.

Present a summary of the open defects, their impact, and a recommendation to defer or fix them.

List all open defects in detail, including technical root cause analysis.

Focus only on the defects that are fixed to show progress.

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Domain 1Objective 3

Test Completion CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Part of the Managing the Test Activities domain, which makes up ~35% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~18–28 in this domain), expect 4–6 from this objective — we provide 36 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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16expert · hard
A lessons-learned session identified that the test team spent too much time on manual regression testing, which delayed the release. The test manager wants to improve future processes. The organization has budget for new tools but limited time to implement them. What is the most effective action?
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17foundation · easy
Which of the following is a key component of a test summary report?
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18foundation · easy
Which of the following is an example of a test asset that should be archived?
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19application · medium
A test manager is planning the closure activities for a project that is nearing completion. The project sponsor asks what the test completion phase will deliver. Which response best describes the purpose and scope of test completion activities?
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20expert · hard
A test manager is preparing for a release decision meeting. Several high-severity defects are still open, but the business wants to release on schedule. The test manager has limited time to present. What is the most effective way to communicate the status?
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