Reactive Strategies CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   How can reactive strategies be integrated into an overall test policy?

   • ABy defining triggers and boundaries for when reactive testing is allowed
   • BBy prohibiting any proactive planning to ensure full flexibility
   • CBy documenting reactive strategies as the only acceptable approach
   • DBy replacing the test policy with a set of ad-hoc guidelines
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2. 22application · medium

   A test manager is leading a project where the development team has just delivered a complex new module with poor documentation. The testers have no prior experience with this type of module. The manager needs to quickly assess the quality of the module. Which reactive strategy is most appropriate for this situation?

   • ARisk-based testing, where testers focus on the areas they believe are most likely to fail
   • BAd-hoc testing, where testers randomly click through the module without any specific goals
   • CA proactive strategy using a pre-defined test suite, because it provides a structured approach
   • DExploratory testing, where testers learn about the module while testing it and design their tests based on their findings
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4. 23application · medium

   A test manager is evaluating the use of a reactive strategy for a project. The manager's primary concern is that the team may miss testing important areas of the application. Which action would best mitigate this disadvantage of a reactive strategy?

   • AUse a risk-based approach within the reactive strategy to prioritize testing on the most critical areas
   • BSwitch to a fully proactive strategy to ensure complete coverage
   • CRequire testers to document every action they take in a detailed test log
   • DIncrease the number of testers on the team to cover more ground
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5. 24application · medium

   A test manager has implemented a reactive strategy using risk-based testing for a project. The manager wants to monitor the effectiveness of this strategy and adapt it as the project evolves. Which activity would be most effective for this purpose?

   • ATrack the total number of hours spent on testing and compare it to the project budget
   • BConduct a daily review of the defects found and update the risk assessment for the remaining testing
   • CCompare the number of test cases executed against the number planned in the original test plan
   • DAsk the development team for their opinion on the quality of the testing
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6. 25foundation · easy

   Which testing approach is an example of a reactive strategy?

   • AData-driven testing
   • BKeyword-driven testing
   • CRegression testing
   • DExploratory testing
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