Execution and Monitoring CTEL-TM-OTM Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   During system testing, a major defect is found that requires a significant redesign. Fixing it will extend the schedule by three weeks and increase costs by 15%. The product owner states that time-to-market is the top priority, while the quality manager insists the defect must be fixed before release. The project sponsor is willing to accept some risk. What should the test manager recommend?

   • AEscalate to senior management without providing options or analysis.
   • BEvaluate the defect's impact and propose options: fix it fully, implement a workaround, or release with a mitigation plan, then let stakeholders decide based on risk tolerance.
   • CRelease without fixing the defect, documenting it as a known risk.
   • DFix the defect and accept the schedule delay, because quality is a key project objective.
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2. 12expert · hard

   A test project is facing a critical decision: a new regulatory requirement mandates additional security testing that will add 20% more work. The project has a fixed budget and a fixed release date. The test manager must recommend a course of action. Which approach best addresses the trade-offs?

   • APropose reducing the scope of non-mandatory testing (e.g., exploratory testing) to free up resources for the security testing, while keeping the release date.
   • BRequest a budget increase and extend the schedule to accommodate the additional testing.
   • CAdd the security testing and reduce the quality of other testing to stay on schedule.
   • DRefuse to add the security testing because it is not in the original scope.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which tracking technique is specifically designed to show the amount of work remaining over time, commonly used in agile projects?

   • AMilestone tracking
   • BVariance analysis
   • CBurn-down chart
   • DEarned value management (EVM)
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which technique is used to develop realistic schedules by estimating durations and identifying dependencies?

   • AChange control
   • BCritical path method (CPM)
   • CEarned value management (EVM)
   • DStatus reporting
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6. 15application · medium

   A change request proposes adding a new test tool that requires integration with the existing test management system. The change control board (CCB) asks the test manager to assess the impact. Which factor is most important to include in the impact assessment?

   • AThe preference of the test team for the new tool.
   • BThe cost of the new tool and its licensing fees.
   • CThe vendor's reputation and support quality.
   • DThe effect on the test schedule, resource availability, and the risk of integration issues.
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