CTC Anomaly Reporting 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'blocker' or 'showstopper' anomaly?

Accepted Answer

A defect that prevents further testing of the application or a critical feature

Answer

A blocker anomaly halts the testing process because it prevents access to or execution of major functionality.

Question 2

When logging an anomaly, 'actual result' should describe:

Accepted Answer

The observed system behavior during test execution

Answer

The actual result field captures exactly what the system did during the test, contrasted against expected behavior.

Question 3

A defect that appears randomly without consistent reproduction steps is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Intermittent

Answer

An intermittent defect occurs unpredictably and cannot be reliably reproduced using the same steps.

Question 4

Who typically has the authority to change an anomaly's priority after it has been filed?

Accepted Answer

The test manager or project manager in coordination with stakeholders

Answer

Priority changes require management authority because they affect resource allocation and release decisions.

Question 5

In a formal test process, what happens after a developer marks an anomaly as 'Fixed'?

Accepted Answer

The test conductor performs verification testing to confirm the fix

Answer

After a fix is implemented, the test conductor must verify the fix resolves the anomaly before closing the report.

(CTC) Certified Test Conductor Practice Test