Test Monitoring and Control CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A test manager is planning testing for a system with a high-risk data migration process. The team has experience with both automated and manual testing. The budget is limited, and the migration process is a one-time event. What is the most appropriate testing approach to mitigate this risk?

   • ASkip testing the migration because it is a one-time event and the risk is low.
   • BPerform only a smoke test to verify the system starts after migration.
   • CDesign and execute a set of manual test cases that verify the migrated data for accuracy and completeness.
   • DAutomate all test cases to ensure repeatability and save time.
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2. 22application · medium

   A company is developing a mobile banking app. The product owner is concerned about the risk of incorrect transaction handling. The test manager has limited time and budget. Which testing approach best mitigates this quality risk?

   • ARun a full regression test of all existing features to ensure nothing else is broken.
   • BPerform exploratory testing on the user interface to find usability issues.
   • CConduct a risk assessment workshop to identify more risks before starting testing.
   • DDesign and execute test cases that focus on transaction processing, including boundary values and error handling.
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4. 23expert · hard · select all that apply

   A test manager is assessing quality risks for a new system. The team has identified the following risks. Which of the following are appropriate actions for assessing these risks? (Select all that apply.)

   • ADocument the rationale for each risk rating.
   • BAssign a single risk owner to make all risk ratings without input from others.
   • CRate the likelihood and impact of each risk using a defined scale.
   • DPrioritize risks based on the combination of likelihood and impact.
   • EInvolve stakeholders in the risk assessment to gain different perspectives.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   In risk-based testing, what is the primary purpose of using a risk matrix?

   • ATo document the test environment configuration
   • BTo track the number of test cases executed and passed
   • CTo visualize the likelihood and impact of risks to help prioritize testing effort
   • DTo record the defects found during testing
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6. 25expert · hard

   A company is developing a new online payment system. The product owner is concerned about the risk of security breaches. The test manager has a limited budget and must decide how to allocate testing effort. Which approach best mitigates the security risk?

   • APerform security testing using techniques such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
   • BPerform only functional testing to ensure the payment process works correctly.
   • CPerform performance testing to ensure the system can handle high volumes of transactions.
   • DPerform usability testing to ensure the payment process is easy to use.
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