Building and Sustaining the Team CTEL-TM-MTT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Why is ongoing training important for a test team?

   • AIt keeps skills current with evolving technologies and methods
   • BIt allows the team to skip process improvements
   • CIt guarantees zero defects in production
   • DIt reduces the need for test documentation
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2. 2expert · hard

   A large enterprise is transitioning to a DevOps model with continuous delivery. The test team is currently independent and reports to a separate quality department. The test manager is concerned that the independent structure may hinder the team's ability to keep up with rapid release cycles. Which placement change would best address this concern while maintaining quality?

   • AKeep the test team independent but increase the frequency of communication with development.
   • BEliminate the test team and rely on developers to test their own code.
   • CEmbed testers within each development team while maintaining a central test manager for standards and training.
   • DOutsource the test team to a third-party vendor to gain flexibility.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which measure helps protect a test team from undue pressure to cut testing short?

   • AKeeping test results confidential from management
   • BEstablishing clear exit criteria based on risk
   • CAllowing stakeholders to set testing deadlines without input
   • DReducing the team's authority to make testing decisions
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5. 4application · medium

   A test manager wants to advocate for a salary increase for testers to retain top talent. The organization has a strict budget. What is the most effective way to advocate for this?

   • AThreaten to resign if the salary increase is not approved.
   • BIncrease the testers' workload to justify higher pay.
   • CAsk the testers to accept the current salary and focus on non-monetary benefits.
   • DPresent data on industry salary benchmarks and the cost of replacing a tester.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A test manager is facing a situation where senior management is considering cutting the test team's budget by 20%. The test manager believes this will significantly increase risk. The organization values data-driven decisions. What is the best strategy to protect the team?

   • APresent a risk analysis showing the potential impact of the budget cut on product quality and customer satisfaction.
   • BQuietly reduce testing scope to stay within the new budget.
   • CAccept the budget cut and try to do more with less by increasing automation.
   • DMobilize the test team to protest the budget cut to senior management.
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