Reactive Strategies CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is a common drawback of relying solely on reactive test strategies?

   • AThey are only applicable to automated testing
   • BThey often lead to insufficient planning and incomplete test coverage
   • CThey are too rigid to accommodate changes
   • DThey require extensive documentation and traceability
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2. 27expert · hard

   An organization's test policy states that all projects must use a proactive, risk-based test strategy. A test manager is leading a project for a new, innovative product where the requirements are expected to change frequently. The manager believes a purely proactive strategy will be ineffective. What is the most appropriate way for the test manager to proceed, given the existing policy?

   • ARequest a formal exception to the policy from senior management before proceeding with any testing
   • BUse a proactive strategy as the baseline but incorporate a formal process for reactive testing when requirements change
   • CFollow the policy strictly and use a proactive strategy, accepting that some testing may be wasted on obsolete requirements
   • DIgnore the policy and use a purely reactive strategy to be more responsive to the changing requirements
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of balancing reactive and proactive strategies in a test strategy?

   • ATo eliminate the need for test planning
   • BTo ensure that all testing is done without any documentation
   • CTo combine the benefits of planned coverage with the flexibility to respond to emerging risks
   • DTo reduce the skill level required for testers
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which criterion is most important when deciding to shift from a proactive to a reactive test strategy?

   • AThe number of testers available
   • BThe availability of test automation tools
   • CThe preference of the test manager
   • DThe level of risk and uncertainty in the project
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