Evaluating and Using Information - Internal Reporting CTEL-TM-OTM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   How can internal test reports support project decision-making?

   • ABy automatically approving budget increases
   • BBy replacing the need for project meetings
   • CBy guaranteeing that all defects are fixed
   • DBy providing data that helps identify issues and trigger corrective actions
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the most reliable source for defect data in an internal test report?

   • AInformal team discussions
   • BThe project sponsor's estimates
   • CThe test manager's memory
   • DThe project's defect tracking system
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4. 8expert · hard

   A test manager notices that the defect data in the test management tool is inconsistent with the defect data in the project management tool. The project manager uses the project management tool for status reporting. What should the test manager do to ensure accurate reporting?

   • AUse the test management tool as the authoritative source and inform the project manager of the discrepancy.
   • BIgnore the discrepancy and continue using the test management tool data.
   • CReport both sets of data without comment.
   • DUse the project management tool data, as it is what the project manager uses.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A test manager must report to two stakeholders with conflicting needs: the development team wants detailed defect information to fix issues quickly, while the project manager wants a high-level summary to avoid being overwhelmed. How can the test manager satisfy both?

   • ASend the same detailed report to both, as it is the most transparent approach.
   • BSend the summary to the development team and the detailed report to the project manager.
   • CSend only the summary to both, as it is more concise.
   • DSend the detailed defect report to the development team and a summary to the project manager.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A test manager is reviewing the weekly report and sees that the number of open defects is decreasing, but the number of 'deferred' defects is increasing. The project manager is pleased with the trend. What should the test manager do?

   • AInvestigate the deferred defects to understand the reasons and assess the risk of deferring them.
   • BAgree with the project manager that the trend is positive and continue as planned.
   • CIgnore the deferred defects, as they are not open defects.
   • DImmediately escalate the increase in deferred defects to senior management.
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