STEP CTEL-ITP-ATP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the structure of the STEP model?

   • AA framework that only defines test design techniques
   • BA single-phase approach that focuses only on test execution
   • CA cyclical model with distinct phases for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
   • DA linear model that ends after the initial assessment
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2. 7application · medium

   A test manager is applying the STEP model to improve the test process. The team has defined a goal to reduce the number of defects found in production by 20% within six months. Which measure would be most appropriate to track the effectiveness of this improvement?

   • AThe time spent on test environment setup
   • BThe percentage of test cases automated
   • CThe number of test cases executed per day
   • DThe number of defects reported by customers in production
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4. 8expert · hard

   A test manager is leading a STEP improvement initiative in an organization that is about to undergo a major restructuring. The restructuring may change team composition and priorities. The manager needs to plan the improvement initiative. What should the manager do?

   • AProceed with the initiative as planned, ignoring the restructuring
   • BDelay the initiative until after the restructuring is complete
   • CCancel the initiative and focus only on the restructuring
   • DAdjust the plan to account for potential changes and build in flexibility
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5. 9application · medium

   A test team has completed the assessment phase of a STEP-based improvement initiative. The assessment revealed that test cases are not consistently reviewed, leading to gaps in coverage. The team now needs to plan the improvement. Which activity is most appropriate for the planning phase?

   • AMeasure the defect detection rate after the change
   • BConduct a root cause analysis of the review gaps
   • CDefine a new test case review checklist and assign owners
   • DRoll out the new review process to all testers
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6. 10application · medium

   A test organization is comparing process improvement models. They want a model that is specifically designed for test process improvement and includes a phase for evaluating the improvement's effectiveness. Which model best fits this requirement?

   • ASTEP
   • BAgile methodology
   • CISO 9001
   • DCMMI
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