The Deming Cycle CTEL-ITP-ATP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   If the results of the Check phase show that the change was not successful, what should happen in the Act phase?

   • AInitiate further improvements or adjustments and start a new cycle
   • BIgnore the results and proceed with full implementation
   • CStandardize the change anyway to avoid wasting effort
   • DSkip the next cycle and move to a different project
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Why is the Do phase often performed on a small scale?

   • ATo save time by skipping the Check phase
   • BTo ensure the change is implemented exactly as planned without any adjustments
   • CTo minimize risk and allow for learning before full implementation
   • DTo avoid the need for documentation
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4. 8expert · medium

   A test team is planning to improve its test execution efficiency. The team has data showing that test execution time is high, but the root cause is unclear. In the Plan phase, what is the most appropriate action?

   • AConduct a root cause analysis to identify why execution time is high
   • BDefine a target for execution time reduction without further analysis
   • CImplement a test parallelization tool to reduce execution time
   • DAsk the test team for suggestions on how to reduce execution time
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5. 9expert · medium

   A test organization has completed a successful Deming Cycle for improving test case review time. The new process is now standard. The test manager wants to ensure the improvement is sustained. What is the most appropriate next step?

   • ABegin a new Deming Cycle to identify further improvements in the review process
   • BStop improvement efforts since the goal has been achieved
   • CMove to a different process area to avoid over-optimizing
   • DMonitor the process but do not make any changes
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6. 10application · medium

   A test manager is introducing the Deming Cycle to the team. A team member asks why the cycle is iterative rather than a one-time process. What is the best explanation?

   • AThe cycle is repeated to keep the test team busy between releases
   • BThe cycle is repeated only when a major process failure occurs
   • CEach cycle builds on the previous one, allowing continuous refinement of test processes
   • DThe cycle must be repeated to satisfy external audit requirements
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