A project has a well-defined set of test cases from previous releases. Which estimation technique would be most appropriate to estimate testing effort?

Expert-based estimation without any data

Estimation based on the number of developers

Metrics-based estimation using historical test case execution data

How do testers support release planning?

By fixing all defects found during testing

By setting the release date based on their availability

By writing the user documentation for the release

By providing test estimates and assessing the readiness of the product for release

In a new project with no historical data, which estimation technique would be most suitable?

Expert-based estimation using team experience

Metrics-based estimation using industry averages

Estimation based on the project budget

Estimation based on the number of features

Which of the following is an example of an entry criterion for system testing?

The product has been released to customers

The test plan has been approved by the customer

The system test environment is available and configured

All defects found during testing have been fixed

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Domain 5Objective 1

Test Planning and Estimation CTFL Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Domain 5: Managing the Test Activities domain, which makes up ~20% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 60-minute exam (~25–40 total, ~5–8 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 34 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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1foundation · easy
A project has a well-defined set of test cases from previous releases. Which estimation technique would be most appropriate to estimate testing effort?
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2foundation · easy
Which section of a test plan describes the overall approach to testing, including the levels and types of testing to be performed?
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3foundation · easy
How do testers support release planning?
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4foundation · easy
In a new project with no historical data, which estimation technique would be most suitable?
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5foundation · easy
Which of the following is an example of an entry criterion for system testing?
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