Agile Methods CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of using agile metrics and dashboards in test execution?

   • ATo track the performance of individual testers.
   • BTo create a formal test report for external audits.
   • CTo replace the need for any manual testing.
   • DTo provide timely, visible feedback on the quality and progress of testing.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Why is test automation particularly important for regression testing in agile projects?

   • ABecause agile teams do not perform manual testing at all.
   • BBecause frequent iterations and changes require repeated verification that existing functionality still works.
   • CBecause regression tests are typically run only once at the end of the project.
   • DBecause regression tests are too complex to be executed manually.
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4. 8application · medium

   A product team transitioning to Scrum has a two-week iteration. The test manager notices that testers only begin creating test cases after the developers declare a feature 'done' on day 10, leaving two days for execution. The team complains there is never enough time for testing. Which approach best aligns testing with the agile principle of continuous feedback and mitigates the time pressure?

   • AMove test design to the start of the iteration, using acceptance criteria from the backlog items to create tests in parallel with development, and run exploratory tests on completed features as they are integrated.
   • BCreate a detailed test plan during the first iteration and execute it fully in the second iteration, alternating planning and execution sprints.
   • CExtend the iteration length to four weeks so testers have more time to design and execute tests after development completes.
   • DAsk developers to write unit tests and have testers focus only on end-to-end regression tests during the final two days.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A distributed agile team has testers in two time zones. They need to coordinate testing activities and report results transparently. The test manager must choose a reporting and coordination approach. Which option best supports the team's needs?

   • AAssign all testing to one team and have the other team focus only on development.
   • BUse a shared, cloud-based test management tool with a live dashboard that both teams update and view in real time.
   • CHave each team maintain its own local test tracking spreadsheet and share it via email at the end of each week.
   • DSchedule a daily conference call where each tester verbally reports their progress.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   In agile test management, how are defects typically handled?

   • ADefects are logged in a separate system and reviewed only at the end of the project.
   • BDefects are tracked in the product backlog and prioritized by the product owner.
   • CDefects are fixed immediately by the tester who found them.
   • DDefects are ignored if they are not found during automated testing.
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