Introduction CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A Technical Test Analyst is leading a risk-based testing effort for a new e-commerce platform. During risk analysis, the team identifies a risk that the system may not be able to handle the expected peak load during a major sales event. The likelihood is assessed as high, and the impact is also high. However, the testing team has limited experience with performance testing. What is the most appropriate mitigation strategy?

   • APrioritize performance testing and consider bringing in an external performance testing specialist to support the team.
   • BDefer performance testing until after the sales event to avoid delaying the release.
   • CAssign the least experienced testers to performance testing to build their skills.
   • DReduce the scope of the sales event to lower the expected load.
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2. 27application · medium

   A Technical Test Analyst is part of a team testing a new medical device software. The risk analysis has identified that the dosage calculation algorithm has a high risk of failure. The TTA is asked to define the mitigation strategy. What is the most appropriate action for the TTA?

   • ARecommend that the algorithm be reviewed by an external expert.
   • BSuggest that the release date be postponed to allow for more testing.
   • CAsk the business analyst to clarify the requirements for the algorithm.
   • DDesign and execute a set of boundary value and equivalence partitioning tests for the algorithm.
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4. 28application · medium

   A company is developing a new online payment gateway. The project manager wants to test all features equally to ensure comprehensive coverage. As the Technical Test Analyst, you know that the security module handles sensitive customer data and has a history of defects in previous releases, while the user profile update feature is low-risk and rarely used. The testing budget is limited. Which approach best aligns with risk-based testing principles?

   • AAllocate testing effort proportionally to the likelihood and impact of failure for each feature, focusing more on the security module.
   • BDistribute testing effort evenly across all features to ensure no module is neglected.
   • CDefer all testing until the end of the development cycle to have a complete view of the system.
   • DTest the user profile feature first because it is easier and quicker to test, then move to the security module.
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5. 29expert · hard

   A Technical Test Analyst is assessing risks for a new mobile banking app. The team has identified a technical risk related to the app's performance on low-end devices. The likelihood is high, and the impact is medium. The TTA must decide how to mitigate this risk. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • ASuggest that the app be marketed only to users with high-end devices.
   • BPlan performance testing on a range of low-end devices to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
   • CDefer performance testing until after the release to save time.
   • DRecommend that the app be redesigned to use a simpler user interface.
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6. 30expert · hard

   A Technical Test Analyst is working on a project to upgrade a legacy system. The project has a strict deadline and a limited testing budget. The TTA has identified that the integration with a third-party payment gateway is a high-risk area due to its complexity and the lack of documentation. However, the project manager wants to allocate more testing effort to the new user interface, which is considered low-risk. How should the TTA respond?

   • ARefuse to test the user interface and only test the payment gateway.
   • BEscalate the issue to the project sponsor without discussing it with the project manager.
   • CFollow the project manager's request and allocate more testing to the user interface.
   • DExplain to the project manager that risk-based testing prioritizes the payment gateway integration due to its higher risk, and propose a revised test plan.
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