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  1. According to ISTQB, which of the following is an example of a 'project risk' (as opposed to a product risk)?

    Answer: Key test personnel may leave the project mid-cycle

    Project risks threaten the test project's success, such as personnel turnover, while product risks relate to the software quality.

  2. A software release must be made despite not all planned tests being executed. The test manager should:

    Answer: Document the untested risks and communicate them to stakeholders for an informed release decision

    The test manager should document residual risks from incomplete testing and communicate them so stakeholders can make an informed go/no-go decision.

  3. When applying the 'Pareto principle' to defect management, what does it suggest?

    Answer: Approximately 80% of defects are found in approximately 20% of the modules

    The Pareto principle suggests that ~80% of defects tend to cluster in ~20% of the software modules.

  4. Which statement about test automation in the context of test management is MOST accurate?

    Answer: Test automation requires initial investment but can reduce regression testing effort over time

    Automation has upfront costs in tooling and scripting but provides long-term savings, particularly for regression testing.

  5. What is the MAIN purpose of a 'test summary report' issued at the end of a test phase?

    Answer: To communicate the overall results, coverage achieved, and quality assessment to stakeholders

    The test summary report communicates overall test results, coverage, defect status, and a quality assessment to stakeholders.

  6. A test manager notices that defect density is highest in modules developed by a specific team. The BEST response is to:

    Answer: Increase testing coverage in those modules and investigate the root cause of the higher defect rate

    High defect density in specific modules warrants increased testing focus and root-cause investigation to address underlying issues.

  7. Which of the following BEST describes 'traceability' in test management?

    Answer: The ability to link test cases to requirements, ensuring test coverage can be demonstrated

    Traceability means linking test cases to requirements so that coverage can be measured and verified.