Test Management Activities CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A test manager is monitoring a system test phase. The test execution is on schedule, but the defect detection rate is significantly lower than expected. The team believes the product is high quality, but the test manager suspects the tests may not be effective. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AReduce the exit criteria to accept the low defect rate
   • BIncrease the number of testers to speed up testing
   • CReview the test cases for adequacy and coverage
   • DContinue testing as planned and rely on the low defect rate as evidence of quality
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of test control?

   • ATo define the test strategy and approach
   • BTo collect metrics and compare them to the plan
   • CTo take corrective actions to address deviations from the plan
   • DTo evaluate the product against exit criteria
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4. 18application · medium

   A test manager is defining metrics for a new project. The goal is to track the efficiency of the test process itself. Which metric is most appropriate?

   • ACustomer satisfaction score
   • BPercentage of requirements covered by tests
   • CNumber of test cases planned
   • DNumber of defects found per test hour
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which category of metrics would include the number of test cases planned versus executed?

   • AProject metrics
   • BProduct metrics
   • CProcess metrics
   • DQuality metrics
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of test completion criteria?

   • ATo capture lessons learned
   • BTo monitor test progress during execution
   • CTo assign test cases to testers
   • DTo determine when testing is complete
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