STEP CTEL-ITP-ATP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A STEP improvement initiative successfully reduced the number of defects escaping to production by 25%, exceeding the target of 20%. However, the test manager notices that the time to execute the full regression suite has increased by 40% because of additional test cases. The team is concerned about the longer regression cycle. What should the test manager do?

   • AAnalyze the trade-off and consider optimizing the regression suite
   • BAccept the trade-off because the primary goal was met
   • CIgnore the regression time increase because it is not a defined measure
   • DRevert to the old test process to reduce regression time
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key consideration when managing change in a STEP-based improvement initiative?

   • AFocusing only on technical aspects and ignoring the human side
   • BAvoiding any changes to existing roles and responsibilities
   • CImplementing all changes at once without a phased approach
   • DInvolving stakeholders and communicating the benefits of the change
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4. 13application · medium

   A mid-sized software company has been experiencing increasing defect escapes to production. The test manager wants to use the STEP model to drive improvement. The organization has limited experience with formal process improvement and needs a structured approach that starts with understanding the current state. According to the STEP model, what should the test manager do first?

   • AImplement a new test tool to automate defect tracking
   • BTrain all testers on the STEP model
   • CConduct a structured assessment of the current test process
   • DDefine improvement goals and success metrics
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5. 14application · medium

   A test team has completed the implementation phase of a STEP improvement initiative. The test manager wants to evaluate the outcomes. Which activity is most appropriate for the evaluation phase?

   • AUpdate the test process documentation
   • BTrain testers on new tools
   • CConduct a new assessment of the test process
   • DCollect and analyze data on the defined measures
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6. 15expert · hard

   A test manager is evaluating the effectiveness of a STEP improvement initiative that aimed to improve test case quality. The team implemented a peer review process for test cases. After six months, the number of defects found in system testing increased, but the team also reports that the peer review process is adding significant time to the test case creation. The manager needs to decide whether to continue the peer review process. What should the manager do?

   • ADiscontinue the peer review process because it is too time-consuming
   • BIgnore the time increase and focus only on the defect detection improvement
   • CAnalyze the cost-benefit and consider streamlining the peer review process
   • DContinue the peer review process because it improved defect detection
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