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

ISTQB ISTQB-CTAL-TM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  Which of the following metrics would be most beneficial to collect to determine the effectiveness of a review process? [2]

  A. The number of defects found in production for each module that was reviewed
  B. The development language used to create each module that was reviewed
  C. The elapsed time between each module's review and its corresponding deployment into production
  D. The business criticality of each module that was reviewed
  A. The number of defects found in production for each module that was reviewed

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  Explanation

  The effectiveness of a review process can be measured by how well it detects and removes defects from the work products being reviewed1. One of the metrics that can indicate the defect detection capability of a review process is the number of defects found in production for each module that was reviewed2. This metric can show how many defects escaped the review process and were not detected until the software was deployed. A lower number of defects found in production means a higher review effectiveness. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because the development language used to create each module that was reviewed is not relevant to the review process effectiveness. Option C is incorrect because the elapsed time between each module’s review and its corresponding deployment into production is not a measure of defect detection or removal, but rather a measure of development speed or efficiency. Option D is incorrect because the business criticality of each module that was reviewed is not a measure of defect detection or removal, but rather a measure of risk or priority.

  References: 1: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section2.3.2 2: Software Testing Metrics: What is, Types and Example

• Question 182:

  It is the last day of an iteration and one of the teams is clearly not going to deliver all of the work that it committed to at the beginning of the iteration. The scrum master has asked you for ideas about how to perform the afternoon's

  retrospective in order to learn the appropriate lessons.

  You have started the retrospective meeting by presenting this as its main goal. Which next two steps will be MOST effective?

  A. Decide on ways to make these estimates more accurate, then decide on an improvement plan and responsibilities in order to implement them
  B. Identify the work items that exceeded their estimates and by how much, then consider ways to make these estimates more accurate
  C. Identify the work items that exceeded their estimates and by how much, then identify the team member (s) who most influenced these estimates
  D. Identify the work items that exceeded their estimates and by how much, then consider why these estimates were inaccurate
  D. Identify the work items that exceeded their estimates and by how much, then consider why these estimates were inaccurate

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  Explanation

  Retrospectives aim toidentify root causesand continuous improvement actions. The most effective approach is toexamine why estimates were inaccurate, not just which ones were off. Blame (as in option C) is discouraged in Agile values. ISTQB Agile testing principles highlight the role ofretrospectives in enabling self-improvement and lessons learned, emphasizingroot cause analysis.

• Question 183:

  The teams are two days away from the end of the current iteration. The rate at which users have been reporting defects has been trending upward in the last few weeks and so far during this latest iteration has shown another increase.

  The scrum master of the team responsible for most defects has asked you for ideas about how to perform the next retrospective in order to learn the appropriate lessons.

  You have suggested that they should provide the retrospective meeting with a breakdown, by nature and severity, of the defects relevant to that team.

  Assuming that this is done, which next three steps of the retrospective will be MOST effective?

  A. Review its goal and agenda, then collect the relevant data, then analyse the data
  B. Analyse the data, using root cause analysis where the data indicates that this might be worthwhile, then derive and prioritise ideas for improvement
  C. Review its goal and agenda, then analyse the data, using root cause analysis where the data indicate that this might be worthwhile
  D. Review its goal and agenda, then analyse the data, then define an improvement plan
  B. Analyse the data, using root cause analysis where the data indicates that this might be worthwhile, then derive and prioritise ideas for improvement

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  Explanation

  In Agile retrospectives, after defining the objective and collecting data (already done in this case), the key steps areanalyzing the root causesanddefining improvement actions. This aligns with the principle of continuous improvementin Agile. ISTQB mentions root cause analysis and the use of retrospectives to refine processes and improvequality outcomes.

• Question 184:

  Which is a typical test task that would demonstrate the professional and methodological competence of a tester?

  A. Reporting defects to developers in a constructive way, demonstrating conflict resolution skills
  B. Assessing code coverage achieved by a suite of unit tests, demonstrating analytical skills
  C. Reviewing a requirement specification and providing feedback to the author, demonstratingbusiness domain expertise
  D. Working effectively in a self-organised Agile team, demonstrating a high level of self-management and discipline
  B. Assessing code coverage achieved by a suite of unit tests, demonstrating analytical skills

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  Explanation

  Professional and methodological competence includes analytical skills and the application of testing techniques such as white-box testing and code coverage analysis. According to ISTQB CTFL, assessing code coverage as part of test design and analysis is a key activity of a competent tester.

• Question 185:

  Risks have been identified for a project and they have been analysed using a quantitative method, with the following results for probability and impact.

  

  Which risk should the System Testing focus on mitigating first? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Risk
  B. Risk C
  C. Risk D
  D. Risk A.
  B. Risk C

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  Explanation

• Question 186:

  Your test team has created a custom automation tool that will be used for an upcoming release. Now that the tool has been coded, what should be the next step? [1]

  A. Create the tool support guide
  B. Perform an ROI study
  C. Compare the new tool to open source tools
  D. Test the tool
  D. Test the tool

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  Explanation

  The next step after creating a custom automation tool is to test the tool itself. This is to ensure that the tool is reliable, functional, and compatible with the system under test. Testing the tool involves verifying its features, performance, usability,

  security, and stability. Testing the tool also helps to identify and fix any defects or issues before using it for the actual testing of the product. ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager SyllabusTop 7 Automation Testing Tools to Consider

  References:

  ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus

  Top 7 Automation Testing Tools to Consider - testRigor AI-Based …

• Question 187:

  You just handed over the Defect Accepted and Deferred report to your Maintenance team. Which testing activity are you performing? [1]

  A. Defect Design
  B. Test Decommission
  C. Test Exit Criteria
  D. Test Closure
  D. Test Closure

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  Explanation

  The correct answer is

  D. Test Closure. This is because test closure is the final activity of the test process, in which the test team evaluates the test results, reports the outcomes, identifies the lessons learned, and hands over the testware and the defect reports to the maintenance team. The Defect Accepted and Deferred report is a document that lists the defects that have been accepted by the stakeholders and deferred to be fixed in future releases. By handing over this report to the maintenance team, the test team is performing the test closure activity. Test Closure - 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 Closure - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 188:

  You are reviewing the project's traceability matrix after the first cycle of testing. You have discovered that new requirements have been introduced and others have changed. What should you do? [2]

  A. Assign the new requirements to a maintenance release, update the test documentation for the changed requirements.
  B. Ask for more time and budget for testing.
  C. Update the "lessons learned" document to avoid future issues similar to this.
  D. Re-assess the test coverage.
  D. Re-assess the test coverage.

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  Explanation

  The best action that you should take in this situation is to re-assess the test coverage. This is because the traceability matrix is a document that shows the relationship between the requirements and the test cases, and it can be used to measure the test coverage, which is the degree to which the requirements are tested. If new requirements have been introduced and others have changed, the test coverage may be affected, and some test cases may become obsolete or incomplete. Therefore, you should re-assess the test coverage and update the test cases accordingly, to ensure that the testing is consistent with the current requirements and the test objectives. Traceability Matrix - 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, Traceability Matrix - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 189:

  How might test monitoring and reporting differ for a project using a SCRUM development model rather than a V-model?

  A. A move to milestone-based reporting, with optional automated dashboards
  B. Responsibility for test monitoring and reporting lies with the Product Owner, rather than the test manager
  C. Reports are produced on a continuous basis with real-time dashboards and daily status updates
  D. Monitoring is more informal with less need for regular status reports
  C. Reports are produced on a continuous basis with real-time dashboards and daily status updates

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  Explanation

  In Agile (including SCRUM), test monitoring is typically continuous, and tools like burndown charts, task boards, and dashboards are used for real-time reporting. According to the syllabus: “In Agile development, test progress reporting may be incorporated into task boards, defect summaries and burndown charts... during a daily stand-up meeting” .

• Question 190:

  What occurs In the retrospective closing?

  A. Everyone shakes hands
  B. The data collection methods are reviewed
  C. The strengths and opportunities for improvement in the retrospectives are discussed
  D. A brainstorming session is held to discuss the solutions to the root causes of the most significant issues
  C. The strengths and opportunities for improvement in the retrospectives are discussed

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  Explanation

  Purpose of Retrospectives:

  Retrospectives are team meetings aimed at reflecting on the work process to identify what went well (strengths) and areas that can be improved (opportunities).

  This aligns with continuous process improvement practices.

  Evaluation of Options:

  A(Everyone shakes hands) is trivial and not a core activity.

  B(Reviewing data collection methods) may be part of broader discussions but is not the primary focus. Cis correct because it directly reflects retrospective goals. D(Brainstorming solutions) typically occurs in follow-up sessions, not during the

  retrospective itself.

  References and Syllabus Alignment:

  Retrospective practices are emphasized in "Improving the Test Process" (TM-1.5.4) in the syllabus.