CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 4

Question 1

In a regulated industry, a test plan is reviewed and approved by a quality board before testing begins. This practice BEST supports which QA principle?

Accepted Answer

Formal review and approval governance

Answer

Formal review and approval governance ensures that test plans meet compliance requirements before testing commences.

Question 2

Which document records all identified defects, their status, severity, and resolution during a testing cycle?

Accepted Answer

Defect log (bug tracker)

Answer

The defect log (or bug tracking system) is the authoritative record of all defects, their attributes, and lifecycle status.

Question 3

A QA team implements 'process audits' at regular intervals during a project. What is the PRIMARY goal of these audits?

Accepted Answer

To verify that defined processes are being followed correctly

Answer

Process audits verify adherence to defined procedures, identifying deviations that could compromise quality.

Question 4

Which term describes the degree to which a software product satisfies stated and implied needs when used under specified conditions?

Accepted Answer

Fitness for use (quality)

Answer

Fitness for use is the classic Juran definition of quality — satisfying stated and implied customer needs under specified conditions.

Question 5

During test closure in a compliance-driven project, which activity is mandatory before signing off?

Accepted Answer

Archiving all test artifacts and obtaining stakeholder sign-off

Answer

Compliance requires that all test artifacts are archived and stakeholders formally approve closure to create an auditable record.

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CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 4