How can metrics be used to evaluate the success of test objectives?

By collecting metrics after the release to confirm that testing was done

By comparing the measured values against the predefined targets for each goal

By using metrics to replace the need for test goals

By using metrics only to report progress to stakeholders, not to make decisions

Which of the following is an example of a test strategy decision?

Writing a specific test case for login functionality

Recording the number of defects found in each module

Choosing the color scheme for the test report

Using a risk-based approach to prioritize testing efforts

A company's test policy emphasizes 'testing shall be independent and objective'. The test mission is to 'provide confidence in the quality of the product'. The test manager is developing a test strategy. The organization has limited resources and cannot afford a fully independent test team. Which strategy best satisfies the policy while being realistic?

Have developers test their own code exclusively to save resources.

Outsource all testing to a third-party to ensure independence.

Use a hybrid approach where developers test their own code for unit tests, but independent testers handle system and acceptance testing.

Change the policy to allow developers to test their own code.

What is the role of a test policy in an organization?

To list the names of test team members and their roles

To define the specific test cases to be executed

To specify the exact tools to be used for testing

To provide a set of guiding principles that frame the test mission and set boundaries for test activities

Which of the following is an example of a test goal?

To use automated testing tools for regression testing

To improve customer satisfaction through high-quality software

To follow the testing standards defined by the organization

To achieve 95% statement coverage of the codebase by the end of the release

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Mission, Policy, and Metrics of Success CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 5)

Part of the Test Missions, Policies, Strategies and Goals domain, which makes up ~40% of our current practice bank.

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