A test team is using a traceability matrix to manage test coverage. A new requirement is added to the project. What should the team do to maintain traceability?

Only update the test cases without updating the matrix

Ignore the new requirement until the next release

Add the new requirement to the matrix and create test cases for it

Delete the old requirements from the matrix

A test team is working on a project that uses a sequential development lifecycle. The team has limited resources and must complete testing within a fixed schedule. The test manager must decide how to allocate the test effort. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Use a separate test team that tests only at the end of each release

Integrate test activities into each development iteration

Perform all test activities in a single phase after development is complete

Skip test analysis and design to save time

A test team has completed testing and is preparing to hand over the testware to the maintenance team. Which of the following items should be included in the handover?

Test cases, test data, and test scripts

The requirements specification and design documents

The project budget and schedule

The team's internal communication logs

A test manager is leading a team that is new to testing. The team is working on a project with a high level of risk. The manager wants to ensure that the test process is effective. Which test activity should be given the HIGHEST priority?

Test execution, to run as many tests as possible

Test implementation, to create test cases quickly

Test analysis, to identify test conditions based on risk

Test planning, to define the scope and approach

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Questions 21–25

21application · medium
A test team is using a traceability matrix to manage test coverage. A new requirement is added to the project. What should the team do to maintain traceability?
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22foundation · easy
Which test activity involves defining the overall approach and estimating the effort required for testing?
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23expert · hard
A test team is working on a project that uses a sequential development lifecycle. The team has limited resources and must complete testing within a fixed schedule. The test manager must decide how to allocate the test effort. Which approach is MOST appropriate?
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24application · easy
A test team has completed testing and is preparing to hand over the testware to the maintenance team. Which of the following items should be included in the handover?
Select an answer first
25expert · hard
A test manager is leading a team that is new to testing. The team is working on a project with a high level of risk. The manager wants to ensure that the test process is effective. Which test activity should be given the HIGHEST priority?
Select an answer first

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