Building and Sustaining the Team CTEL-TM-MTT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of an independent test team?

   • AIt has no defined processes
   • BIt is separate from the development team and reports to a different manager
   • CIt is embedded within the development team
   • DIt is managed by the project manager
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which factor is most important when deciding how to place a test team?

   • AThe number of testers available
   • BThe testing tools used
   • CThe test manager's personal preference
   • DThe organization's culture and risk profile
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4. 8expert · hard

   A company is developing a safety-critical system for the healthcare industry. The project has a high risk profile, and the organization has a culture of strong collaboration. The test manager must decide on the placement of the test team. Which placement would be most effective?

   • AA fully outsourced test team to ensure complete independence.
   • BA matrixed test team with testers embedded in development but reporting to a central test manager.
   • CAn embedded test team where testers report to the development manager.
   • DAn independent test team that reports directly to the CEO.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which factor is most important for making a test team's existence justifiable to stakeholders?

   • AThe team's use of automated testing tools
   • BThe team's ability to demonstrate measurable business value
   • CThe team's size relative to the development team
   • DThe team's location within the organizational chart
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6. 10application · medium

   A software company is developing a new product with a tight release schedule. The development team is experienced and has a strong quality culture. The test manager must decide on the placement of the test team. Which placement would best balance collaboration and independence in this context?

   • AEmbedded testers within the development team, reporting to the development manager.
   • BA fully outsourced test team to ensure complete independence.
   • CA matrixed test team with testers embedded in development but reporting to a central test manager.
   • DAn independent test team that works separately and reports to the project manager.
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