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

ISTQB ISTQB-CTAL-TM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 61:

  You are working In an environment that is continually pushing process improvements down to the lest team

  You are skeptical that any of these have actually accomplished any improvement In fact you know that some of the changes have actually impaired progress

  Given this information what step of the IDEAL model is missing?

  A. Diagnosing
  B. Establishing
  C. Acting
  D. Learning
  D. Learning

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  Explanation

  Understanding the IDEAL Model:

  The IDEAL model (Initiating, Diagnosing, Establishing, Acting, Learning) is a framework for process improvement.

  In this case, theLearningphase is missing, which involves evaluating the outcomes of implemented changes to identify what worked and what did not.

  Evaluation of Options:

  A(Diagnosing) and (Establishing) refer to earlier stages of the model.

  B C(Acting) relates to implementing changes but does not address the lack of retrospective evaluation. Dis correct as the problem lies in not assessing the success of past improvements.

  References and Syllabus Alignment:

  The IDEAL model is covered under "Improving the Testing Process" (TM-1.5.4) in the ISTQB syllabus

• Question 62:

  Which two items are MOST important for inclusion in your tool selection plan for batch-only performance testing?

  A. A cost-benefit analysis that includes the costs of recurring licensing and support charges
  B. Mitigation of the risk that the tool will not integrate well with the existing tool landscape
  C. Estimation of the time that will be needed for each performance test run with the tool
  D. Mitigation of the risk that the vendor's support may become less satisfactory over time
  E. A cost-benefit analysis that includes the costs of evaluating and selecting the correct tool
  B. Mitigation of the risk that the tool will not integrate well with the existing tool landscape
  E. A cost-benefit analysis that includes the costs of evaluating and selecting the correct tool

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  Explanation

  The ISTQB syllabus specifies key principles fortool selection:

  Compatibility and integration with the current infrastructure arecriticalfor tool success Evaluation and selection costs are a necessary part ofcost-benefit analysisHere, B addresses integration risks, which are vital given the existing

  environment, and E addressescost considerations related to selection and evaluation, especially crucial when budgets are constrained and open-source tools are considered.

  ISTQB-CTFL_Syllabus_2018_V3.1, section 6.2.1 "Main Principles for Tool Selection"

• Question 63:

  You are the Test Manager of a risk-based testing effort. You develop the following graph to show residual risk. Assume that "Risks mitigated" represents passed tests and "Risks not mitigated" represents failed tests and other discovered

  failures.

  Which of the following answers best represents what the graph shows? [3]

  

  A. Project is behind schedule based on bug fix rate
  B. Project is on schedule based on total number of test cases executed
  C. Project is at risk due to the number of failed tests
  D. Project is ahead of schedule due to number of risks addressed
  C. Project is at risk due to the number of failed tests

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  Explanation

  The graph indicates that a significant portion of risks, 29%, have not been mitigated, which suggests that these are either failed tests or other discovered failures. This level of unmitigated risk puts the project at risk, as it implies that there are

  still substantial issues that need to be addressed.

  References:The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager documents outline the importance of risk-based testing and the interpretation of residual risk graphs. These graphs are used to communicate the current status of risk mitigation efforts in

  the project, and a high percentage of unmitigated risks is a clear indicator of potential problems1.

• Question 64:

  Which of the following is a generic good practice when evaluating and selecting a test tool?

  A. Define the ownership of the tool
  B. Run a pilot project to validate the selection criteria
  C. Identify internal requirements for coaching, mentoring or training in its use
  D. Plan a proof-of-concept to be performed by the first project that uses the tool
  B. Run a pilot project to validate the selection criteria

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  Explanation

  Running apilot projectis an established good practice in test tool selection. It helps verify assumptions and evaluate tool fit for purpose in a realistic setting. “After completing the tool selection and a successful proof-of-concept, introducing the selected tool into an organization generally starts with a pilot project…”

  -ISTQB-CTFL_Syllabus_2018_V3.1, section 6.2.2

  The other options refer to related but different phases or are not sufficient alone for tool evaluation.

• Question 65:

  You are Test Manager on a new project and have estimated the test effort to be 500 days, assuming that you will find no more than 50 defects and 5 test iterations being required. The project manager has said the estimate is too high. Which of the following options could enable you to reduce this estimate? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Agree an increase in the Unit test coverage before the code is delivered to your test team.
  B. Assign more test analysts to the test execution phase.
  C. Increase the regression test coverage.
  D. Allow more time for the developers to fix the defects found.
  A. Agree an increase in the Unit test coverage before the code is delivered to your test team.

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  Explanation

• Question 66:

  Which one of the following metrics would be MOST suitable for helping to determine whether test analysis and design is complete? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Percentage of requirements linked to passed test cases.
  B. Number of testability defects found in the requirements.
  C. Number of test cases automated versus planned.
  D. Number of product risks covered by test conditions.
  D. Number of product risks covered by test conditions.

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  Explanation

• Question 67:

  Following identification of a number of costly system performance failures late in the development lifecycle, your organisation has introduced a more rigorous review process for system design documents and source code to enhance phase containment. There will be subsequent checks to see if the improved review process detects/prevents these types of performance defects which are likely to have the highest impact on the technical behavior of the system. You have been tasked with evaluating the current defect management tool that will be used to support the reviews and dynamic testing, to ensure that the correct defect data attributes will be captured to enable these checks to be done. Which three of the following attributes would be MOST effective? SELECT ONE OPTION a) Phase of introduction b) Severity c) Steps to reproduce the failure d) Resolution details e) Phase of detection

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

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  Explanation

• Question 68:

  You are looking to Improve the efficiency of testing. The developers have been claiming that the majority of defect reports they receive are invalid either due to the test environment or because the tester did not follow the right steps In a standard defect management process where should you look for more information about these invalid defects?

  A. In the ones that are stuck in the In Progress state
  B. In the ones that are Resolved but not Closed
  C. In the ones that are in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix
  D. In the ones with the status of Re-Opened
  C. In the ones that are in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix

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  Explanation

  Context Analysis:

  The developers claim many defect reports are invalid. Reviewing defects that are rejected or closed without fixes can highlight issues like incorrect environment setup or missed testing steps.

  Evaluation of Options:

  A. In the ones that are stuck in the In Progress state:

  Incorrect. These defects are still being investigated, not confirmed as invalid.

  B. In the ones that are Resolved but not Closed:

  Incorrect. These defects have been fixed but not yet verified; they are not considered invalid.

  C. In the ones that are in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix:

  Correct. Rejected defects are marked invalid and are directly related to the problem described.

  D. In the ones with the status of Re-Opened:

  Incorrect. Re-opened defects indicate recurring or unresolved issues, not invalid reports.

  Syllabus Alignment:

  ISTQB highlights analyzing defect statuses to improve defect reporting and management processes (TM-2.3.5).

  References:

  ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-2.3.5)

• Question 69:

  Which one of the following statements correctly describes how product quality risks should be mitigated and managed? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. The number of people dedicated to analysis, design and execution should be proportional to the level of risk identified.
  B. The number of test levels should address the different priorities of identified product quality risks.
  C. The amount of time dedicated to analysis, design and execution of tests should be based on the assessed level of risk.
  D. The size of the test team should be proportional to the number of high priority product quality risks identified.
  C. The amount of time dedicated to analysis, design and execution of tests should be based on the assessed level of risk.

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  Explanation

• Question 70:

  You have just conducted a skills assessment for your team. You decided to rate everyone from 1 to 5 in the skill areas as follows: 5 = expert 4 = proficient 3 = can use this skill effectively but will need some assistance 2 = interested in learning this skill but has only minimal knowledge 1 = not interested in learning this skill Given these values, you have rated your team as shown in the table below for the designated skill areas: You will be starting to test a new product that is an upgrade from one of your existing end user products.

  

  Your testing will include white box, performance, security, usability, and black box. You also have a goal to automate 100% of the smoke test and 50% of the regression tests by the end of the release.

  Your team willingly shares knowledge and conducts regular lunch time cross-training sessions.

  Your manager wants to know if you would like to bring in someone to help train your team in preparation for this project. In which area could you best utilize this help? [3]

  A. Training in automation
  B. Training in customer support
  C. Training in black box techniques
  D. Training in domain knowledge
  A. Training in automation

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  Explanation

  Based on the table, the area where your team could best utilize help is training in automation. This is because most of your team members are either not interested in learning this skill or have only minimal knowledge about it. Automation is an important skill for testing, especially for achieving your goal of automating the smoke test and the regression test. Training in automation can help your team to learn how to use various tools and frameworks to create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts. Training in automation can also improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and coverage of your testing process. Best Automation Courses and Certificates OnlineTraining - ISATop Automation Courses Online

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