ISTQB CTAL-TM Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management v3.0 Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

When, at a minimum, should project risks be re-evaluated? [1]



Answer : B


Question 2

Which of the following best describes the appraisal costs in the cost of quality'



Answer : B

Definition of Appraisal Costs:

Appraisal costs include expenses related to evaluating and testing the product to detect defects before release.

These include costs for dynamic testing, reviews, inspections, and validation activities.

Evaluation of Options:

A refers to prevention costs, not appraisal.

B is correct because dynamic testing is an appraisal activity.

C refers to failure costs (internal/external), not appraisal.

D relates to legal failure costs.

Reference and Syllabus Alignment:

Appraisal costs are outlined under 'Cost of Quality' in ISTQB syllabus (TM-2.1.1).


Question 3

You are a Test Manager on a new project. The software that is being created will be used to control the projectors in movie theaters. This is a time critical project because the software must be

released before the Christmas holiday season which has the highest movie attendance of the year.

You have decided to implement a review process for the work products that are a part of this release to save both time and money. In order to expedite the training, you brought in a consultant to

train the participants and moderators in proper review processes. Your team is enthusiastic about participating in the reviews.

The project is in the early planning stages. As the review leader, what is an appropriate activity for you to be doing at this point in the project? [3]



Answer : A

As the review leader, one of your responsibilities is to plan the review process and select the review items and the appropriate review type for each item1. This activity should be done in the early planning stages of the project, as it will help to define the scope, objectives, and schedule of the reviews. The review items are the work products that will be reviewed, such as requirements, design, code, test cases, etc.The review type is the level of formality and rigor that will be applied to the review, such as informal review, walkthrough, technical review, or inspection2.The selection of the review items and the review type should be based on factors such as the criticality, complexity, and risk of the work products, the availability and expertise of the reviewers, the time and budget constraints, and the expected benefits and outcomes of the reviews3. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because gathering metrics to determine the success of the review process is an activity that should be done after the review process is completed, not in the early planning stages. Option C is incorrect because calculating the ROI for the review process is an activity that should be done after the review process is completed, not in the early planning stages.Option D is incorrect because setting a minimum number of defects to be identified in each review is not an appropriate activity for the review leader, as it may create a false sense of quality or pressure on the reviewers.Reference:1: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 2.2.32: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 2.2.23:Review Types - Testing Traveler, the post about review types


Question 4

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?

a) Phase of introduction

b) Severity

c) Steps to reproduce the failure

d) Resolution details

e) Phase of detection

SELECT ONE OPTION



Answer : A


Question 5

You are documenting a test methodology for your organisation and have specified that the following activities must be adopted for all future projects: 1. The design, implementation and execution of tests to mitigate the quality risks

2 Extensive use of checklists to test web page navigation

3 Exploratory test sessions to be integrated into the test schedule Consider the following test strategies:

a. Analytical test strategy

b Methodical test strategy

c. Process or standard compliant test strategy

d Reactive test strategy

e. Regression-averse test strategy

Which three of these strategies is MOST appropriate for this organisation?



Answer : C


Question 6

You are working on a project where the business part of the organization works traditionally with defined requirements, but the development team follows an Agile model Neither team plans to change their approach What is the proper name for this type of project approach''



Answer : D

Context Analysis:

The project described has teams using different methodologies (traditional vs. Agile) tailored to their needs.

The 'fit for purpose' hybrid approach is explicitly designed to combine methodologies based on team and project requirements.

Evaluation of Options:

A . Sequential:

Incorrect. A sequential approach suggests a traditional waterfall-like model, not a hybrid.

B . Hybrid as a transition to Agile:

Incorrect. This term implies the entire project is transitioning to Agile, which is not the case here.

C . Agile:

Incorrect. Only the development team is Agile; the business team uses a traditional approach.

D . Hybrid as fit for purpose:

Correct. Combines the most effective aspects of both traditional and Agile methodologies to suit the project context.

Syllabus Alignment:

ISTQB defines hybrid models as combinations of methodologies tailored to specific project needs (TM-1.2.4).


ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-1.2.4)

Question 7

In what environment are you most likely to see multiple defect management systems used in one project?



Answer : C

Context Analysis:

A hybrid environment combines methodologies (e.g., Agile and traditional), often leading to multiple tools to manage different workflows, methodologies, or team needs.

Evaluation of Options:

A . Sequential:

Incorrect. Sequential approaches usually involve a single defect management system due to their linear nature.

B . Agile:

Incorrect. Agile projects often emphasize a single integrated tool for simplicity and collaboration.

C . Hybrid:

Correct. Multiple tools are typical in hybrid models to accommodate diverse team processes.

D . Multi-tenant:

Incorrect. Multi-tenancy relates to shared infrastructure, not the use of defect management systems.

Syllabus Alignment:

ISTQB mentions hybrid approaches leading to diverse tool requirements for managing defects across different methodologies (TM-1.2.4).


ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-1.2.4)

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