Test Planning CTAL-TM Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which activity involves tracking progress and taking corrective action when deviations occur?

   • ATest monitoring and control
   • BTest execution
   • CTest design
   • DTest planning
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2. 2application · medium

   A test manager is planning testing for a large enterprise system that includes component, integration, system, and acceptance test levels. The project has a tight deadline, and the test manager must decide how to allocate testing effort across these levels. Which approach is most effective?

   • ASpend most effort on acceptance testing to satisfy the customer.
   • BFocus most effort on system testing, as it covers the entire system.
   • CAllocate effort based on the risk profile of each test level, with more effort on high-risk components.
   • DDistribute effort equally across all test levels to ensure comprehensive coverage.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which aspect is part of the project context that influences test planning?

   • AThe project's budget
   • BThe project's code repository
   • CThe project's logo
   • DThe project's office location
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5. 4application · medium

   A company is developing a new e-commerce platform. The project manager has allocated a fixed budget and a strict deadline for the system test phase. The test manager must define the scope of testing. Which activity should the test manager perform FIRST to ensure the test scope is realistic and aligned with project constraints?

   • ADocument the test approach in the test plan, including entry and exit criteria.
   • BAssign test resources to the highest-priority test activities.
   • CIdentify the key risks and prioritize test objectives based on the risk assessment.
   • DCreate a detailed test schedule with milestones for each test level.
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6. 5application · medium

   A test manager is selecting a test approach for a project that has a high risk of data corruption in a legacy system. The system is critical and cannot afford downtime. Which test approach is most appropriate?

   • AModel-based testing, to generate test cases from system models.
   • BReactive testing, where tests are designed based on the system's responses.
   • CExploratory testing, to quickly find defects without predefined test cases.
   • DRisk-based testing, focusing on data integrity and recovery scenarios.
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