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

ISTQB ISTQB-CTAL-TM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 81:

  You are the test manager for Project 3 and have performed a skills assessment of your Safe as Houses' test team. You must now decide what training or skills development is required.

  

  The matrix shows the skill level (5 being highest, 1 lowest) for each team member. Which two of the above skills need the closest attention for potential training or development on this project? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. Acceptance testing and Knowledge of Light Imagery software.
  B. Performance testing and Test planning for incremental life-cycles.
  C. Knowledge of Light Imagery software and Test control.
  D. Integration testing and Knowledge of Light Imagery software.
  C. Knowledge of Light Imagery software and Test control.

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  Explanation

• Question 82:

  Which two of the following are considered to be advantages when specifying detailed test conditions? SELECT ONE OPTION

  a) They may influence development activities. b) They form the basis for vertical traceability c) They are suited to agile methodology d) They can aid defect prevention e) They are quick and easy to deliver

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

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• Question 83:

  You are a new lest manager in an organization You have been asked to assess the defect process to determine if there are any efficiency improvements that could be made that would reduce the cost of quality You have started digging through the defect Information What information would be most helpful for this investigation?

  A. Defect priorities and seventies as related to time from reporting to closure
  B. Areas of the software producing the most defects
  C. Risk areas m which defects have been detected and the
  D. relationship between the risk rating of the software and the seventy of the defect
  E. The phase in which a defect was introduced versus the phase in which it was found
  D. relationship between the risk rating of the software and the seventy of the defect

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  Explanation

  Key Data for Defect Process Improvement:

  Analyzing when defects are introduced versus when they are detected is critical to identifying process inefficiencies. This information helps pinpoint gaps in earlier phases, allowing the team to implement preventive measures and reduce

  overall costs.

  Evaluation of Options:

  AandBare useful but do not address the root cause of inefficiencies.

  C(Risk areas and severity relationship) is helpful but secondary to understanding phase discrepancies. Dis correct as it provides the most actionable insights for process improvement.

  References and Syllabus Alignment:

  Defect lifecycle analysis is discussed under "Defect Management" (TM-2.3.1) in the ISTQB syllabus.

• Question 84:

  In a standard defect lifecycle. which of the following states would MOST LIKELY require input or action from a member of the Test team? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. The'deferred'state.
  B. The'cancelled' state.
  C. The 'under investigation' state.
  D. The'returned' state,
  D. The'returned' state,

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• Question 85:

  You are assigned to test a new application being developed in-house and you have designed a set of test cases to specifically address key product risks. You will issue daily reports summarising how these test cases are progressing during test execution. When considering the audience for these reports, in which stakeholder matrix quadrant would the product's users reside?

  A. Latents (High Influence, Low Interest)
  B. Defenders (Low Influence, High Interest)
  C. Apathetic (Low Influence, Low Interest)
  D. Promoters (High Influence, High Interest)
  B. Defenders (Low Influence, High Interest)

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  Explanation

  In stakeholder matrix categorization,Defendersare stakeholders who havelow influencebuthigh interest. End users usually have a strong interest in how the product performs, but less influence on project decisions.

  “Stakeholders with high interest but low influence are likely to be end-users who rely on timely and accurate information.”

  (Source: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus 2012, Section 1.4.1) Thus,Option Bis correct.

• Question 86:

  Which of the following statements is true regarding documentation standards? [2] A. Documentation standards are a lower priority than testing standards.

  B. Documentation standards can vary depending on the test level.

  C. Agile projects consistently use level test plans and documentation standards.

  D. Documentation standards are determined by the Project Manager.

  Correct Answer. B
  B

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  Explanation

  Documentation standards are not uniform across all test levels; they can differ based on the specific requirements of each level. For instance, unit testing may have different documentation needs compared to system testing. The ISTQB documentation standards recognize this variability and allow for flexibility to suit the context of the test level. This ensures that the documentation is appropriate for the objectives and constraints of each test level, providing clarity and efficiency in the testing process.

  References: The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus and the ISTQB Glossary provide detailed information on documentation standards and their application across different test levels. These resources are essential for understanding the principles and practices of effective test documentation in various testing scenarios.

• Question 87:

  Which of the Mowing Is commonly used by a test manager to identity risks?

  A. Lines of code in the system under test
  B. Function points within the software
  C. Experience with similar projects
  D. Record/playback test automation tools
  C. Experience with similar projects

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  Explanation

  Common Risk Identification Techniques:

  A test manager often relies on experience with similar projects to foresee risks related to technical complexity, domain challenges, or previous defects.

  Other options listed are less effective for comprehensive risk identification.

  Evaluation of Options:

  A(Lines of code) and (Function points) are quantitative measures, not directly tied to risk B identification. Cis correct as past experience is crucial for identifying risks early. D(Record/playback tools) is irrelevant to risk analysis.

  References and Syllabus Alignment:

  Risk identification techniques are discussed under "Risk Management" (TM-1.3.1).

• Question 88:

  You are the Test Manager for a new product that is being developed according to an iterative lifecycle. At this point, you have 100% of your smoke tests automated, 20% of your functional tests and 50% of your regression tests. Your

  iterations are four weeks long. You are finding that with each iteration significant maintenance is required for your automated tests and you are not able to complete the testing within the planned timeframe. The test plan you created at the

  beginning of the project indicates that all automated tests should be run before any manual tests.

  Which of the following is a reasonable change to this plan based on how the project is going? [2]

  A. Continue to run all the automation first, performing whatever maintenance is needed and then transfer testing resources from manual testing to increase the automation coverage.
  B. Run the manual tests first and maintain the automation as time allows.
  C. Continue to run the automated smoke tests first, execute the automated regression test and new manual functional tests in parallel, and discontinue automating any new functional test cases.
  D. Run the automated regression tests first then proceed with the manual and automated functional tests, discontinuing the automated smoke.
  C. Continue to run the automated smoke tests first, execute the automated regression test and new manual functional tests in parallel, and discontinue automating any new functional test cases.

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  Explanation

  The most reasonable change to the plan based on how the project is going is to continue to run the automated smoke tests first, execute the automated regression test and new manual functional tests in parallel, and discontinue automating any new functional test cases. This is because this option can help to reduce the maintenance effort and time for the automated tests, while still ensuring that the most critical and frequently changed areas are tested adequately. By running the automated smoke tests first, the test team can verify the basic functionality and stability of the new build before proceeding to more detailed testing. By executing the automated regression test and new manual functional tests in parallel, the test team can optimize the use of the available testing resources and cover the most relevant test cases for the current iteration. By discontinuing automating any new functional test cases, the test team can avoid adding more complexity and maintenance overhead to the existing automation suite. Test Automation - ISTQB not-for-profit association

  References: Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) - ISTQB not-for-profit association, ISTQB Test Manager Certification - ISTQB ExamsWorldwide - ISTQB Official Registration, Test Automation - ISTQB not-for-profit association

• Question 89:

  You are a newly appointed Test Manager in an organisation that has no separate test team, no formal testing process and testing is considered to be, at best, ad-hoc in approach. The IT director is keen to introduce improvement across all areas of the organisation, not just testing. This is so that the current level of maturity can be assessed and roadmaps outlined for improving processes in a staged way. He has asked you to recommend a test process improvement model and you have suggested TMMi. Which ONE of the following is a valid reason for your recommendation? SELECT ONE OPTION

  A. It provides the fastest way to take testing to an optimized state.
  B. It provides bench-marking against industry averages using objective measurements.
  C. It helps address highest priority testing issues with limited formality.
  D. It naturally complements the IT director's process improvement goals for the organisation.
  D. It naturally complements the IT director's process improvement goals for the organisation.

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  Explanation

• Question 90:

  You have done a comprehensive risk analysis. You have involved the appropriate people in assessing the risks and determining the likelihood and impact of those risks. You have been testing for three months and have been able to mitigate

  75% of the high risk items. You have two weeks left in testing and you now do not expect to be able to complete all the items on the high-risk mitigation list, never mind any from the medium or low-risk lists.

  What is the most effective action you should take? [3]

  A. Use a random selection algorithm to pick tests from the high, medium, and low risk mitigation lists -thereby ensuring that each risk list has some mitigation.
  B. Present your risk mitigation progress and project status to the project's stakeholders, and request additional time or assistance in re-prioritizing the remaining high-risk items.
  C. Concentrate testing in areas that have already found numerous problems.
  D. Retest the highest risk areas to ensure no regressions have occurred.
  B. Present your risk mitigation progress and project status to the project's stakeholders, and request additional time or assistance in re-prioritizing the remaining high-risk items.

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  Explanation

  When faced with the inability to complete all items on the high-risk mitigation list within the remaining time, the most effective action is to communicate the current progress and challenges to the stakeholders. This allows for a collaborative

  decision-making process to re-prioritize the remaining high-risk items and potentially secure additional resources or time to address them.

  References:The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and control of test activities to achieve project objectives, which includes assessing and reporting relevant and timely test

  status to project stakeholders. It also highlights the need for test managers to organize and lead risk identification and analysis sessions, and use the results for test planning, monitoring, and contro.