Test Monitoring and Control CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   After identifying quality risks, a test manager assesses them to prioritize testing efforts. What is the purpose of this assessment?

   • ATo determine the exact number of test cases needed for each feature
   • BTo focus testing on the areas of the product with the highest risk level
   • CTo assign a risk owner for each identified risk
   • DTo eliminate all risks from the project before testing begins
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2. 7foundation · easy

   During test monitoring, a test manager collects test progress data and compares it against the planned schedule and exit criteria. According to the purpose of test monitoring, what is the primary reason for performing this comparison?

   • ATo provide a final summary report for stakeholders at the end of the test project
   • BTo assign blame to the team or individuals responsible for any delays in the schedule
   • CTo identify deviations from the plan that may require corrective actions to bring testing back on track
   • DTo determine whether the test team is working efficiently enough to justify their salaries
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4. 8foundation · easy

   A test manager has identified a high-risk area in the application related to complex business logic. How can the test manager mitigate this quality risk through appropriate testing?

   • ADefer testing of this area until after release to save time
   • BOnly perform smoke testing on this area to verify basic functionality
   • CApply a test technique, such as decision table testing, that is effective at testing complex business logic
   • DReduce the amount of testing in this area to save time for other features
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a quality risk that could be identified by analyzing stakeholder concerns?

   • AThe project may exceed its budget due to unforeseen development costs
   • BThe test environment may not be available when needed for test execution
   • CThe system may not be able to handle the expected number of concurrent users during peak hours
   • DThe development team may not have enough skilled resources to complete the work on time
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6. 10expert · hard

   A test manager is implementing risk-based testing for the first time. After the first iteration, the team notices that some high-risk areas were not identified during the initial risk assessment, and several defects were found in those areas. What should the test manager do to improve the risk-based testing process?

   • AIgnore the new risks because they were not in the original assessment.
   • BBlame the team for not identifying the risks initially and require more documentation.
   • CAbandon risk-based testing and return to a non-risk-based approach.
   • DUpdate the risk assessment to include the newly discovered risks and adjust the test plan accordingly.
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