Which of the following is a product metric used in test management?

Number of defects found per test cycle

Number of test cases executed per day

Percentage of requirements covered by tests

A test manager is writing a test summary report following IEEE 829. Which element is required in the report structure?

A summary of the test results and an evaluation of product quality

A detailed list of all test environment IP addresses

A list of all test team members' performance reviews

A complete copy of the test plan

A test manager is selecting metrics for a project where the main risk is that the test team may not finish on time. The project has a fixed deadline. Which metric is most important to monitor?

Test case execution progress vs. planned

During a system test cycle, the test manager notices that the actual number of test cases executed is consistently 20% below the planned number for the past three days. The team is not reporting any blocking issues. What is the most appropriate first action?

Reduce the number of planned test cases

Investigate the root cause of the lower execution rate

Report the deviation to the project manager and continue monitoring

Extend the test schedule by one week

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Test Management Activities CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21foundation · easy
Which of the following is a product metric used in test management?
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22application · medium
A test manager is writing a test summary report following IEEE 829. Which element is required in the report structure?
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23expert · medium
A test manager is selecting metrics for a project where the main risk is that the test team may not finish on time. The project has a fixed deadline. Which metric is most important to monitor?
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24application · medium
During a system test cycle, the test manager notices that the actual number of test cases executed is consistently 20% below the planned number for the past three days. The team is not reporting any blocking issues. What is the most appropriate first action?
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25foundation · easy
Which section is typically included in a test report according to IEEE 829?
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