ISTQB Test Management and Planning 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Key test personnel may leave the project mid-cycle

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test