ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM_UK) Sample Questions:
1. Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these techniques at the next board meeting. Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test design techniques within this company. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)
A) Provides a way to differentiate depth of testing based on product risks by using different techniques
B) Will guide experienced testers to find defects
C) Targets certain types of faults
D) Will reduce the need for early reviews
E) Will make non-systematic testing redundant
F) Easier to quickly adapt testing to changing requirements compared to experienced-based testing
G) More enhanced documentation and therefore higher repeatability and reproducibility
2. Evaluate the status of the project against the defined exit criteria. Which of the following options shows the correct status? 2 credits
A) Criteria A = OK, criteria B = OK, criteria C = OK
B) Criteria A = NOT OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = NOT OK
C) Criteria A = NOT OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = OK
D) Criteria A = OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = NOT OK
3. Why might a RAD approach be a better option for the test manager rather than a sequential development? 2 credits
A) Time-box constraints will guarantee code releases are delivered on schedule.
B) It will allow the marketing, clerical and testing staff to validate and verify the early screen prototypes.
C) It will extend the development team's abilities and enhance future delivery capabilities.
D) More time can be spent on test execution as less formal documentation is required.
4. Regarding the process described above, what is the most important recommendation you would make using IEEE 1044 as a guide? 2 credits
A) No classification on type of incident
B) Incident numbering is manual rather than automated
C) No mentioning of reproduceability
D) No priority or severity assigned
5. As part of the test strategy, entry and exit criteria will be defined for each test level. Which is NOT a valid reason for using entry and exit criteria? 1 credit
A) The expectation is that development testing is not adequate.
B) Using entry and exit criteria will prevent software that is not or poorly tested from going to the next test level.
C) Exit criteria are used to decide on when to stop testing.
D) Entry and exit criteria are a principal way for getting adequate resources.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: A,C,G | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: D | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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