Evaluating and Using Information - Internal Reporting CTEL-TM-OTM Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A test manager is preparing a report for a milestone review. The report shows that 90% of tests have passed, but the remaining 10% are concentrated in a critical module. The project manager is inclined to approve the milestone. What should the test manager include in the report to ensure an informed decision?

   • AOnly the overall pass rate, as it is the most important metric.
   • BThe overall pass rate, but also highlight the concentration of failures in the critical module and the associated risk.
   • CThe list of failed test cases without any additional analysis.
   • DA recommendation to approve the milestone based on the high pass rate.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which internal reporting level is most appropriate for providing a high-level summary of test progress to senior management on a weekly basis?

   • AException report only when issues arise
   • BDaily detailed defect report
   • CWeekly summary report
   • DMilestone report at the end of the project
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4. 23application · medium

   A test manager notices that the daily test progress report shows 95% of test cases executed, but the defect discovery rate has dropped to near zero. Upon investigation, the test team has been marking tests as 'passed' without actually executing them to meet the deadline. What should the test manager do first?

   • ACorrect the reported data and investigate the root cause of the inaccurate reporting.
   • BContinue reporting the current numbers to avoid alarming stakeholders.
   • CUpdate the test plan to reflect the new execution rate and move on.
   • DImmediately escalate the issue to senior management without further investigation.
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5. 24expert · hard

   A test manager has defined an escalation path for critical defects: test lead to test manager within 24 hours, test manager to project manager within 48 hours. A critical defect is discovered on Monday, but the test lead is on leave and the defect is not escalated until Wednesday. The project manager is now demanding an explanation. What should the test manager do?

   • ADeny that the escalation was delayed and claim it was handled promptly.
   • BBlame the test lead for not following the process.
   • CRevise the escalation path to allow 72 hours for escalation.
   • DExplain that the test lead was on leave and the escalation was delayed, and propose a backup escalation path to prevent future delays.
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6. 25application · medium

   A test manager is asked to provide internal test reports for a project. The project manager wants to track progress against the test plan, while the test team needs to know what to work on next. What is the primary purpose of these internal reports?

   • ATo communicate test progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders to support decision-making.
   • BTo provide a historical record of testing activities for future projects.
   • CTo justify the test budget to external auditors.
   • DTo replace the need for team meetings and direct communication.
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