A test manager has implemented risk-based testing. After the first release, a major defect was found in a low-risk area, causing significant customer impact. What should the test manager do to improve the risk-based testing process?

Abandon risk-based testing because it failed to catch the defect.

Review the risk assessment to understand why the area was rated low risk and update the process to improve risk identification.

Increase the testing effort in all low-risk areas to avoid similar issues.

Blame the test team for not testing the low-risk area thoroughly.

What is a suitable success metric for a risk-based testing approach?

The total number of test cases executed, regardless of risk level

The number of defects found in the highest-risk areas of the product

The number of test cases that were automated

The percentage of test cases that passed on the first attempt

A test manager is using a risk matrix to prioritize testing. The matrix has four quadrants: high likelihood/high impact, high likelihood/low impact, low likelihood/high impact, and low likelihood/low impact. The team has limited time and must decide which quadrant to test first. Which quadrant should be tested first?

High likelihood and high impact.

Low likelihood and high impact.

High likelihood and low impact.

A project manager asks the test manager how testing can help reduce the risk of a critical system failure after deployment. What is the most accurate response?

Testing can reduce the need for any post-release support or maintenance

Testing can prove that the software is 100% reliable and will never fail in production

Testing can find defects in the software, which can then be fixed before release, reducing the chance of failures in production

Testing can ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget

A test manager has implemented risk-based testing for a project. To evaluate the success of this approach, which metric would be most appropriate?

The percentage of high-risk items that have been tested and passed.

The number of test cases executed per day.

The percentage of test cases that passed on the first run.

The total number of defects found during testing.

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Domain 1Objective 2

Test Monitoring and Control CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 6)

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A test manager has implemented risk-based testing. After the first release, a major defect was found in a low-risk area, causing significant customer impact. What should the test manager do to improve the risk-based testing process?
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What is a suitable success metric for a risk-based testing approach?
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28expert · hard
A test manager is using a risk matrix to prioritize testing. The matrix has four quadrants: high likelihood/high impact, high likelihood/low impact, low likelihood/high impact, and low likelihood/low impact. The team has limited time and must decide which quadrant to test first. Which quadrant should be tested first?
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A project manager asks the test manager how testing can help reduce the risk of a critical system failure after deployment. What is the most accurate response?
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30application · medium
A test manager has implemented risk-based testing for a project. To evaluate the success of this approach, which metric would be most appropriate?
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