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

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A test manager is leading a project where the development team is using a new, unfamiliar technology. The project has a comprehensive proactive test plan. During the first sprint, the testers discover a large number of unexpected integration defects. The test manager is considering shifting to a more reactive strategy. Which situation is the strongest trigger for this shift?

   • AThe development team has requested more time to complete a feature, but no new defects have been found
   • BThe testers are finding more defects than expected, indicating the risk profile of the project is different than initially assessed
   • CThe project is running slightly behind schedule, but the defect rate is within the expected range
   • DThe project sponsor has asked for a weekly status report on testing progress
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2. 17expert · hard

   A test manager is leading a project with a well-defined, stable set of requirements and a comprehensive proactive test plan. Midway through the project, a key stakeholder requests a significant new feature that will alter the user interface. The change is not critical to the core business logic but is highly visible. The project is on schedule and within budget. What is the most appropriate decision regarding the test strategy?

   • AAssess the risk of the change, then use a reactive strategy to perform exploratory testing on the new UI while continuing the proactive plan for the rest of the system
   • BContinue with the proactive plan and add the new feature to the next release cycle without any testing now
   • CStop all other testing and create a full set of new test cases for the new feature before proceeding
   • DImmediately shift to a fully reactive strategy to accommodate the new feature as quickly as possible
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4. 18foundation · easy

   When is ad-hoc testing most appropriate?

   • AWhen the test team has limited time and needs to quickly probe for obvious defects
   • BWhen regulatory compliance requires documented evidence of testing
   • CWhen there is a need for thorough, documented test coverage
   • DWhen the requirements are stable and well understood
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5. 19application · medium

   A test manager is planning the test strategy for a project. The project has a fixed deadline and a limited budget. The requirements are expected to be stable. The manager is considering whether to use a proactive or reactive strategy. Which factor would most strongly justify the use of a proactive strategy in this context?

   • AThe project team is experienced and can adapt their testing approach as they go
   • BThe requirements are expected to be stable, so there is no need for a flexible testing approach
   • CThe project has a fixed deadline and limited budget, so testing must be efficient and well-planned
   • DThe project manager prefers to have a detailed test plan for reporting purposes
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6. 20foundation · easy

   How should a test manager adapt a reactive strategy as the project evolves?

   • ABy switching to a fully proactive strategy as soon as possible
   • BBy keeping the strategy unchanged to ensure consistency
   • CBy reviewing feedback and metrics and adjusting the focus of testing accordingly
   • DBy increasing the amount of documentation to compensate for the lack of planning
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