During test execution, a test manager notices that the number of open defects is increasing rapidly, and the team is spending more time on retesting than planned. The test plan originally allocated 20% of the schedule for retesting. What should the test manager do?

Reduce the scope of testing to avoid the high-defect areas.

Analyze the defect trend to determine if the increase is due to a specific area or systemic issue, then adjust the test plan accordingly.

Immediately stop testing and escalate to the project manager.

Continue with the original plan and hope the defect rate stabilizes.

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Domain 1Objective 2

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Part of the Managing the Test Activities domain, which makes up ~35% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~18–28 in this domain), expect 4–6 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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During test execution, a test manager notices that the number of open defects is increasing rapidly, and the team is spending more time on retesting than planned. The test plan originally allocated 20% of the schedule for retesting. What should the test manager do?

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