DevOps, Shift Left, and Process Improvement CTFL Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a typical step in conducting an effective retrospective?

   • AThe team leader presents a list of pre-determined solutions for the team to approve.
   • BThe team reviews the code coverage metrics from the last release.
   • CThe team identifies what went well and what did not, and then agrees on action items for improvement.
   • DThe team discusses the results of the latest customer satisfaction survey.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   In a DevOps culture, how does the principle of collaboration change the role of testers?

   • ATesters work in isolation to maintain objectivity and avoid bias from developers.
   • BTesters are responsible for defining the release criteria and approving all deployments.
   • CTesters focus exclusively on automated test script creation and execution.
   • DTesters work closely with developers and operations staff, sharing responsibility for quality throughout the lifecycle.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key benefit of finding defects earlier in the development lifecycle through shift left testing?

   • AThe number of defects found in the system will increase significantly.
   • BThe cost of fixing defects is lower because less rework is required.
   • CDefects found earlier are typically more complex and require more expertise to fix.
   • DDefects found earlier are guaranteed to be fixed before the release.
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5. 29expert · hard

   A company is moving from a waterfall to a DevOps model. The testing team is used to doing all testing at the end of the cycle. They are concerned about losing control over quality. What is the best way to address their concerns while adopting DevOps?

   • AInvolve testers in the entire development process, from requirements to deployment, and emphasize that testing is a shared responsibility.
   • BAutomate all testing and remove the manual testing team.
   • CHave developers perform all testing to reduce the need for a separate testing team.
   • DKeep the testing team separate and have them test only at the end of each release.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a retrospective in a process improvement context?

   • ATo reflect on what went well and what could be improved in the process.
   • BTo assign blame for defects that were found during the release.
   • CTo create a detailed test report for stakeholders.
   • DTo review the project's financial performance and budget adherence.
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