ISTQB ISTQB-CTAL-TM Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ISTQB ISTQB-CTAL-TM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  Which ONE of the following is considered to be the LEAST independent form of testing for anorganisation? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Testing is performed by a tester who is part of an independent test team.
  B. Testing is performed by an organisation external to the company that has developed the code.
  C. Testing is performed by a tester who is part of the development team.
  D. Testing is performed by specialists from the business organisation.
  C. Testing is performed by a tester who is part of the development team.

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  Explanation

• Question 142:

  Your manager has decided that your team of manual testers should all become test automation engineers.

  Your team is much stronger in analysis than In technical testing so you are concerned about their ability to adapt.

  What tool capabilities could help with this transition?

  A. Low license costs
  B. Remote storage of the test automation scripts
  C. High usability with Al-assisted object capture
  D. Good reporting
  C. High usability with Al-assisted object capture

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  Explanation

  Challenges for Manual Testers Transitioning to Automation:

  Manual testers often lack strong technical skills required for scripting. Tools withhigh usability andAI-assisted featuressimplify script creation and reduce the technical expertise needed.

  Evaluation of Options:

  A(Low license costs) is unrelated to aiding testers' technical capabilities.

  B(Remote storage) is beneficial but does not address skill gaps.

  C(High usability with AI-assisted object capture) directly helps by simplifying automation tasks.

  D(Good reporting) is valuable but not relevant to skill transition.

  References and Syllabus Alignment:

  This matches tool evaluation criteria outlined in the ISTQB syllabus under "Test Tools" (TM-1.6.1).

• Question 143:

  What is the primary use for the traceability information regarding the relationship between test results and test conditions during test execution? [2]

  A. The Test Manager uses this information to control the test execution effort.
  B. The development manager uses this information to determine how many developer resources to allocate to defect repair.
  C. The project manager uses this information to determine if the project is on schedule.
  D. The tester uses this information to determine which test should be run next.
  A. The Test Manager uses this information to control the test execution effort.

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  Explanation

  The correct answer is A. The Test Manager uses this information to control the test execution effort. This is because traceability information regarding the relationship between test results and test conditions can help the Test Manager to measure and evaluate the test progress, quality, and coverage, and to take corrective actions when necessary. For example, the Test Manager can use this information to identify and prioritize the test conditions that have not been tested yet, to analyze the test results and the defect status, and to adjust the test execution plan and schedule accordingly. Test Monitoring and Control - ISTQB not-for-profit association

  References: Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) - ISTQB not-for-profit association, ISTQB Test Manager Certification - ISTQB Exams Worldwide - ISTQB Official Registration, Test Monitoring and Control - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 144:

  Week 4 of test execution has been completed and the following test report has been produced

  

  Review this report against the organisational Test Strategy, what is the status of the Test Strategy objectives? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Test strategy objective 1. 2 and 3 have been met
  B. Test strategy objective 2 and 3 have been met. Test strategy objective 1 has NOT been met.
  C. Test strategy objective 1 and 2 have been met. Test strategy objective 3 has NOT been met.
  D. Test strategy objective 1 and 3 have been met. Test strategy objective 2 has NOT been met.
  D. Test strategy objective 1 and 3 have been met. Test strategy objective 2 has NOT been met.

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• Question 145:

  You are the Test Manager for a software house (SoftTech), who provide a core banking product to retail banks around the world to enable their customers to process payments via the Internet and telephone banking.

  Your current project is to integrate SoftTech's core banking product with Welsh Bank's existing bank systems. However, Welsh Bank's systems are maintained by experienced developers and are poorly documented.

  Welsh Bank has stated that this project must comply with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory banking standards.

  A specification for the 10 interfaces to Welsh Bank's existing systems has been produced by SoftTech's development team.

  You have been asked to plan and conduct reviews for the system integration and support documentation of all the systems. Which of the following is the BEST approach for this project? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Conduct Inspections to verify that all documentation conforms to a set standard.
  B. Conduct a management review to assess progress of the integration features.
  C. Conduct an audit to verify that all test deliverables have been produced and signed off.
  D. Conduct an informal review of the integration documentation before the systems are integrated.
  A. Conduct Inspections to verify that all documentation conforms to a set standard.

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• Question 146:

  Your test team is in the process of completing final regression testing one week before the release date. One of your staff has just uncovered a critical defect that causes data corruption. What should you do? [2]

  A. Update the risks in your test plan to cover data corruption issues and update your test cases to be sure you test for this in the future
  B. Write a high priority defect and follow the escalation communication plan as defined in your test plan
  C. Write a high priority defect and call the business stakeholders to warn them about it
  D. Update the weekly status charts and change the project status to red
  B. Write a high priority defect and follow the escalation communication plan as defined in your test plan

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  Explanation

  The best action that you should take in this situation is to write a high priority defect and follow the escalation communication plan as defined in your test plan. This is because a critical defect that causes data corruption is a serious issue that can affect the quality, functionality, and reliability of the system, and it needs to be reported and resolved as soon as possible. By writing a high priority defect, you can document the details and the impact of the defect, and alert the development team and the project manager about it. By following the escalation communication plan, you can ensure that the defect is communicated to the appropriate stakeholders, such as the business sponsors, the customers, or the senior management, in a timely and effective manner, and that the necessary actions are taken to address the defect. Defect Reporting - ISTQB not-for-profit association

  References: Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

  - ISTQB not-for-profit association, ISTQB Test Manager Certification - ISTQB Exams Worldwide - ISTQB Official Registration, Defect Reporting - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 147:

  Which of statement about defect management is TRUE?

  A. A good defect management committee reduces the importance of a defect management tool
  B. A defect management committee should consider the benefits, risks and costs associated with fixing a defect
  C. All projects should have a full-time defect manager to follow up decisions made about defects
  D. Cross-functional defect management is important, but only for defects at the higher severity levels
  B. A defect management committee should consider the benefits, risks and costs associated with fixing a defect

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  Explanation

  Defect resolution should consider benefits, costs, and risks to determine if fixing is justified.

  “Defects should be tracked from discovery to resolution... This process must be agreed with all those participating in defect management... including classification and resolution decisions.”- ISTQB-CTFL_Syllabus_2018_V3.1, section 5.6

• Question 148:

  You have been promoted to Test Manager within your company. Your new manager states that your test team utilized a risk-based test approach for the last release but in production, a number of serious failures in lightly tested areas have

  occurred.

  What would be your first action prior to the start of the next test phase for the next release? [3]

  A. Ensure you have the correct stakeholders' participation during the risk assessment process
  B. Review the test cases executed from the previous release.
  C. Request functional requirements be prioritized in order of importance to the stakeholder.
  D. Review the production defects and determine if they are valid.
  A. Ensure you have the correct stakeholders' participation during the risk assessment process

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  Explanation

  The best action that the Test Manager can take prior to the start of the next test phase for the next release is to ensure that the correct stakeholders’ participation during the risk assessment process. This is because the risk assessment process is crucial for identifying and prioritizing the risks that may affect the quality of the system, and allocating testing resources accordingly. The correct stakeholders are those who have the authority, knowledge, and interest in the system and its risks, and who can provide valuable input and feedback to the test team. By involving the correct stakeholders, the Test Manager can ensure that the risk-based test approach is aligned with the project objectives and the stakeholder expectations, and that the most critical areas are tested adequately.

  References: Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) - ISTQB not-for-profit association, ISTQB Test Manager Certification - ISTQB Exams Worldwide ISTQB Official Registration, Managing the Test Team - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 149:

  You have replaced informal code reviews with technical reviews for the most complex and critical components, in an attempt to reduce the high number of defects being found during component and integration test levels. The project manager is concerned about the costs of implementing formal reviews and has asked you to measure whether they actually provide a return on investment. Which three of the following metrics would be MOST effective in helping you to achieve this? a- Identification of defect clusters across components b- Number of lines of code reviewed c- Number of defects found during reviews d- Root cause for each defect detected e- Post-review cost of detection and internal failure per defect f- Type of review g- Effort to conduct the review including rework

  A. c.e and g.
  B. a.f and g.
  C. b.d and e.
  D. a, c and d.
  A. c.e and g.

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• Question 150:

  You plan to introduce a new tester to your Agile team who has expertise in test automation, a necessary skill lacking in current team members. The individual has a high degree of technical competence but has only ever worked alone and

  admits to finding face-to-face communication difficult.

  What would be the BEST course of action?

  A. Provide them with details of an online self-study program covering communication skills
  B. Send them on an external training course covering communications skills and connect them with an experienced mentor
  C. Peer learning and sharing occurs naturally in Agile teams, so there is no need for any training
  D. Do not use this person. Face-to-face communication is essential in Agile and they will only prove disruptive
  B. Send them on an external training course covering communications skills and connect them with an experienced mentor

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  Explanation

  The ISTQB syllabus encourages the development of social and interpersonal competencies including communication and teamwork, especially in Agile environments. A tester in an Agile team must collaborate effectively. Therefore, supporting a technically competent tester with targeted communication training and mentorship is the optimal development approach.