A test team is preparing for a major release. They have multiple versions of test cases, test data files, and environment configuration scripts. The team lead wants to ensure that anyone can identify which version of a test case corresponds to which build of the software under test. Which action best supports this requirement?

Store all test artifacts in a shared network drive with date-stamped filenames.

Keep only the latest version of each test artifact to avoid confusion.

Assign unique identifiers and version numbers to each test artifact and record the build version they were executed against.

Ask each tester to maintain a personal log of which test case versions they used.

What is the primary purpose of configuration management in test activities?

To define the test strategy and determine the scope of testing

To identify and control test artifacts so that their state is known and changes are managed

To prioritize defects based on their severity and impact on the system

To automate the execution of test cases and reduce manual effort

A test team is working on a project with frequent requirement changes. The test manager wants to ensure that test cases are always aligned with the current requirements. Which configuration management practice is most effective for this?

Freeze all test cases at the beginning of the project to avoid changes.

Wait until the end of the project to update all test cases.

Establish a baseline of test cases and use change requests to update them when requirements change.

Allow testers to update test cases freely without any formal process.

How does defect management contribute to process improvement?

By automatically fixing defects without human intervention

By ensuring that all defects are reported by customers

By analyzing defect data to identify root causes and trends

By preventing any new defects from being introduced

What does the defect density metric measure?

The percentage of defects that are fixed

The number of defects per unit size of the software (e.g., per KLOC)

The number of test cases executed per day

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Configuration and Defect Management CTFL Practice Questions (Page 7)

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