Execution and Monitoring CTEL-TM-OTM Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A critical regression test phase is behind schedule. The project sponsor has approved a change request to add 20% more test cases for a new feature, but the release date is fixed due to a regulatory deadline. The test manager must decide how to proceed. Which approach best balances the competing constraints?

   • AApprove the change and ask the team to work overtime without adjusting the plan or budget.
   • BApprove the change, reduce the scope of non-critical test cases, and increase automation to compress the schedule.
   • CAccept the added test cases and extend the test phase by two weeks, delaying the release.
   • DReject the change request outright because the schedule cannot accommodate additional work.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   When a project manager analyzes the effect of reducing the project budget on the schedule and quality, which activity are they performing?

   • ATrade-off analysis
   • BRisk identification
   • CMilestone tracking
   • DResource leveling
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4. 23application · medium

   A test manager is preparing a status report for a project that is on schedule but has a high number of open defects. The project sponsor is concerned about quality. What is the best way to present this in the status report?

   • AReport the defect count but do not provide analysis or trends.
   • BReport only the schedule status and omit defect information to avoid negative focus.
   • CState that the defects are being handled and no action is needed.
   • DInclude the defect metrics, the trend over time, and an assessment of the risk to the release.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the first step in time monitoring and control?

   • ATracking actual time against planned time
   • BUpdating the project charter
   • CConducting a post-mortem
   • DApplying corrective actions
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6. 25application · medium

   A test manager is preparing a status report for a project that is currently behind schedule due to environment unavailability. The project sponsor is concerned about the release date. What is the most effective way to present this information in the status report?

   • AState that the project is on track and that the environment issues are being handled internally.
   • BInclude a summary of the schedule variance, the root cause (environment issues), and a proposed mitigation plan with a revised completion date.
   • CBlame the environment team for the delay and request additional funding.
   • DReport only the percentage of test cases executed, without mentioning the delay.
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