Mission, Policy, and Metrics of Success CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A test manager for a healthcare software product wants to measure the success of the test goal 'ensure data integrity and patient safety'. Which metric would be most appropriate to evaluate this goal?

   • ATotal number of test cases executed per sprint.
   • BPercentage of test cases that pass on the first run.
   • CTime taken to execute the full regression suite.
   • DNumber of high-severity defects related to data corruption or patient safety found during testing.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   How do mission, policy, strategy, and goals interrelate?

   • AThey are independent and do not need to be consistent
   • BPolicy is derived from goals, and mission is derived from strategy
   • CStrategy defines the mission, and goals define the policy
   • DMission defines the purpose, policy sets principles, strategy translates them into an approach, and goals are specific targets derived from the strategy
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4. 8application · medium

   A company's test mission is to 'ensure high quality software that meets customer needs'. The test policy states that testing should be risk-based and cost-effective. The test manager needs to develop a test strategy. Which approach best translates the mission and policy into an actionable plan?

   • ATest all features equally to ensure no area is neglected.
   • BPrioritize testing based on risk analysis, focusing resources on high-risk areas while maintaining cost efficiency.
   • COutsource all testing to reduce costs, regardless of risk.
   • DFocus only on the most complex features, assuming they have the most defects.
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5. 9application · medium

   A financial services company is launching a new mobile banking app. The test manager drafts a test mission: 'Ensure the app is reliable and secure for all customers.' However, the organization's strategic goal is to be the first to market with innovative features. The test policy emphasizes risk-based testing and regulatory compliance. Which action best aligns the test mission with the organizational goals?

   • AChange the mission to: 'Achieve 100% test coverage of all features before release.'
   • BRevise the mission to: 'Deliver a secure, reliable app that meets regulatory standards while enabling rapid release of innovative features.'
   • CKeep the mission unchanged because it already covers security and reliability, which are the most important aspects for a banking app.
   • DAdopt the policy as the mission, since policy defines the boundaries for testing.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an appropriate metric of success for a test goal?

   • AThe number of testers on the team
   • BThe number of test cases executed per day
   • CThe percentage of defects found before release
   • DThe total time spent on test execution
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