Introduction CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Why is effective communication of risk-based testing results important for a Technical Test Analyst?

   • AIt replaces the need for formal test reports
   • BIt ensures that all test cases are documented in detail
   • CIt helps stakeholders understand the level of risk and make informed decisions about release readiness
   • DIt guarantees that all defects are fixed before release
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What distinguishes a technical risk from a business risk in the context of risk-based testing?

   • ABusiness risks are only identified by business stakeholders, not testers
   • BTechnical risks relate to the technology and implementation, while business risks relate to the business impact and objectives
   • CTechnical risks are always more severe than business risks
   • DTechnical risks are always related to security, while business risks are related to cost
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used to assess and prioritize risks based on likelihood and impact?

   • ADecision table testing
   • BPairwise testing
   • CRisk matrix
   • DEquivalence partitioning
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5. 4application · medium

   A Technical Test Analyst is assessing risks for a new online trading platform. The team has identified four risks with the following characteristics: Risk A has a high likelihood of occurrence and a high impact on users; Risk B has a low likelihood and a high impact; Risk C has a high likelihood and a low impact; Risk D has a low likelihood and a low impact. The testing budget is constrained. Which risk should the TTA prioritize for testing?

   • ARisk D, because it is the easiest to test.
   • BRisk B, because the impact is high even though the likelihood is low.
   • CRisk C, because it has a high likelihood of occurrence.
   • DRisk A, because it has the highest overall risk level (likelihood × impact).
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a risk mitigation strategy mapped to a test activity?

   • AIncreasing the project budget to hire more developers
   • BConducting a code review to reduce the likelihood of security vulnerabilities
   • CChanging the project schedule to avoid a holiday period
   • DReducing the scope of the product to meet the deadline
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