CAST Risk-Based Testing Strategies 2

Question 1

In risk-based testing, how is the level of risk for a feature typically calculated?

Accepted Answer

Likelihood of failure multiplied by impact of failure

Answer

Risk level is the product of the probability that a failure occurs and the impact that failure would have.

Question 2

A payment module rarely fails but a defect there would stop all revenue. How should it be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

High priority due to severe business impact

Answer

High impact alone can justify high test priority even when failure likelihood is low.

Question 3

What is the primary benefit of risk-based testing when schedule time is limited?

Accepted Answer

It focuses testing effort on the most critical areas first

Answer

Risk-based testing optimizes limited resources by addressing the highest-risk items first.

Question 4

Which stakeholders should typically participate in identifying product risks?

Accepted Answer

Business, development, and testing representatives together

Answer

Risk identification is most effective when business, technical, and testing perspectives are combined.

Question 5

What is a 'risk item' in the context of risk-based testing?

Accepted Answer

A specific condition that could lead to a negative outcome

Answer

A risk item is an identified potential problem that could harm the product or project.

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