A test manager is writing a test report for a product that will be used by external customers. The report will be shared with the customer's project manager. Which information is most important to include?

A detailed description of the test environment

Detailed defect reports for every defect found

A summary of test coverage and residual risks

The names of all testers and their qualifications

A test manager is monitoring test progress and notices that the number of open defects is not decreasing despite the team reporting that they are fixing defects. What should the test manager do first?

Stop testing until defects are fixed

Verify the defect data for accuracy

Change the exit criteria to allow more open defects

A test manager must write a test report for a regulatory audit. The audience includes external auditors who need to verify that testing was performed according to the plan. Which information is most important to include?

A list of all test team members and their qualifications

A detailed description of the test environment

Evidence that the test plan was followed, including deviations and their justifications

A summary of the test results and product quality

A test manager needs to select metrics for a project where the main concern is the quality of the product under test. Which metric is most appropriate?

Number of test cases executed per day

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Domain 2Objective 1

Test Management Activities CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Managing the Product domain, which makes up ~21% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~11–17 in this domain), expect 4–6 from this objective — we provide 38 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 1–5

1foundation · easy
Which audience would most likely need a high-level summary of test results and release recommendation?
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2expert · hard
A test manager is writing a test report for a product that will be used by external customers. The report will be shared with the customer's project manager. Which information is most important to include?
Select an answer first
3application · medium
A test manager is monitoring test progress and notices that the number of open defects is not decreasing despite the team reporting that they are fixing defects. What should the test manager do first?
Select an answer first
4expert · hard
A test manager must write a test report for a regulatory audit. The audience includes external auditors who need to verify that testing was performed according to the plan. Which information is most important to include?
Select an answer first
5application · medium
A test manager needs to select metrics for a project where the main concern is the quality of the product under test. Which metric is most appropriate?
Select an answer first

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