A test manager observes that the defect detection rate is much higher than expected in the first week of system testing. The schedule is at risk because the team is spending too much time on defect reporting. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

Streamline the defect reporting process to reduce overhead

Stop testing until the defect rate stabilizes

Reduce the number of test cases to lower the defect count

Ask developers to fix defects faster

At the end of a test project, the test manager must ensure that the test documentation is preserved for future audits. Which activity is most important to include in the test completion phase?

Send a summary email to all stakeholders

Delete temporary test data to free up storage

Archive test plans, test cases, and test results in a controlled repository

Close all defect records without further action

A test manager is monitoring a project and sees that the test execution rate is above plan, but the defect detection rate is also above plan. The team is finding many defects, which is causing rework and delaying the schedule. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

Prioritize defect fixing to reduce the backlog

Stop testing until all defects are fixed

Reduce the number of test cases to lower the defect count

Increase the test execution rate to compensate for the delays

Which activity is an example of test monitoring?

Conducting a lessons-learned workshop

Updating the test plan to reflect new risks

Comparing the number of executed test cases to the planned number

Reassigning testers to a critical module

Which metric is most appropriate for a project manager who needs to track the overall progress of testing against the schedule?

Percentage of test cases passed

Test cases executed versus planned

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Domain 2Objective 1

Test Management Activities CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 6)

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26application · medium
A test manager observes that the defect detection rate is much higher than expected in the first week of system testing. The schedule is at risk because the team is spending too much time on defect reporting. What is the most appropriate corrective action?
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27application · medium
At the end of a test project, the test manager must ensure that the test documentation is preserved for future audits. Which activity is most important to include in the test completion phase?
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28expert · hard
A test manager is monitoring a project and sees that the test execution rate is above plan, but the defect detection rate is also above plan. The team is finding many defects, which is causing rework and delaying the schedule. What is the most appropriate corrective action?
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Which activity is an example of test monitoring?
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