Test Management and Roles CTFL Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   In a project using the whole team approach, a tester discovers a critical defect that requires a design change. The tester has already documented the defect in the tracking tool. What is the most appropriate next step for the tester?

   • AFix the defect directly in the code to save time.
   • BWait for the project manager to assign the defect to a developer.
   • CDiscuss the defect with the team, including the developer and business analyst, to agree on the best solution.
   • DClose the defect as 'not reproducible' to avoid delaying the release.
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2. 22application · medium

   In a whole team approach, a business analyst creates acceptance criteria for a user story. The developer implements the story and runs unit tests. The tester is about to start system testing. Which action best demonstrates the whole team approach?

   • AThe tester only tests the acceptance criteria and does not explore other scenarios.
   • BThe tester waits for the developer to finish all unit testing before starting system testing.
   • CThe tester, developer, and business analyst collaborate to review the acceptance criteria and test cases together.
   • DThe developer assigns the testing tasks to the tester.
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4. 23application · medium

   A small development team is building a customer-facing web application. The developers write and execute unit tests, and the business analyst creates acceptance criteria. The team has no dedicated testers. To improve defect detection before release, the team decides to bring in an external testing consultant for the final round of system testing. Which statement best describes the testing independence in this scenario?

   • ATesting is not independent because the business analyst defines acceptance criteria, which are used by the consultant.
   • BTesting is independent at the system test level, but unit and acceptance testing are performed by the team, so independence is partial.
   • CTesting is fully independent because the external consultant is not part of the development team.
   • DTesting independence is irrelevant because the team uses an agile approach.
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5. 24expert · medium

   A project team is debating the level of testing independence. The developers want to test their own code to save time. The testers argue that independent testing is necessary to catch defects. The project manager is concerned about the cost of an external testing team. Which approach best balances the need for independence with the constraints of cost and time?

   • AUse a separate testing team within the organization, but have them test code written by other developers.
   • BHave developers test their own code, but use a test automation tool to increase coverage.
   • CHire an external testing company to perform all testing.
   • DEliminate formal testing and rely on continuous integration and code reviews.
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6. 25expert · medium

   A project team is using the whole team approach. The testers are embedded with developers and collaborate closely. However, the testers are finding it difficult to maintain objectivity when reporting defects because they have developed close working relationships with the developers. What is the best way to address this?

   • AEncourage testers to report defects objectively and remind them of their responsibility to quality.
   • BRotate testers to different teams to reduce familiarity.
   • CHave testers report defects directly to the project manager instead of the team.
   • DHave developers test their own code to avoid conflict.
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