Consultative Strategies CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a constraint that a needs assessment might uncover?

   • AThe project manager has a communication style that is direct
   • BThe development team uses agile practices
   • CThe test team prefers to use exploratory testing
   • DThe project has a fixed release date that cannot be extended
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of using workshops as a facilitation technique in test strategy discussions?

   • AThey allow stakeholders to work together to define requirements and reach agreement
   • BThey are the fastest way to document test cases
   • CThey reduce the need for any follow-up communication
   • DThey guarantee that all stakeholders will agree on the strategy
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key stakeholder group that should be engaged in consultative test strategy discussions?

   • ABusiness representatives, developers, operations, and end users
   • BOnly external customers
   • COnly the test team members
   • DOnly the project sponsor
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5. 19expert · hard

   In a test strategy meeting, the release manager insists on a fixed, two-week regression cycle before every release. The DevOps team argues this is impossible with their continuous deployment pipeline and wants to shift most testing to automated checks in production. The test manager must mediate. Which approach best balances the need for release confidence with the operational reality?

   • AFacilitate a discussion to define a risk-based exit criterion that combines a shorter, focused regression suite with enhanced production monitoring and rollback procedures.
   • BSuggest splitting the difference: a one-week regression cycle instead of two, with no changes to production monitoring.
   • CSupport the DevOps team, since continuous deployment is the modern standard and the release manager's approach is outdated.
   • DSupport the release manager, since a fixed regression cycle is the only way to guarantee quality before release.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   In test management, what is the primary characteristic of a consultative approach?

   • AThe test manager dictates the test strategy and expects stakeholders to follow it.
   • BThe test manager follows a predefined, standard test strategy without adaptation.
   • CThe test manager focuses solely on test execution and reporting, leaving strategy to others.
   • DThe test manager collaborates with stakeholders to understand needs and co-create the test strategy.
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