TS Documentation & Procedures 3

Question 1

A test team is reviewing a traceability matrix and notices several test cases have no corresponding requirement. What risk does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Gold plating or scope creep in testing

Answer

Test cases without linked requirements may indicate gold plating — testing features or scenarios that are outside the agreed scope, wasting resources.

Question 2

Which field in a standard defect report helps a developer reproduce the issue without additional communication?

Accepted Answer

Steps to Reproduce

Answer

Steps to Reproduce provide a sequential set of actions that consistently recreate the defect, enabling developers to isolate and fix the root cause.

Question 3

Which document type describes the approach, techniques, and tools to be used for testing a specific feature or component?

Accepted Answer

Test Design Specification

Answer

A Test Design Specification details the testing techniques, test conditions, and tools applicable to a specific test item or feature.

Question 4

During test closure, the team identifies that 15% of planned test cases were not executed due to time constraints. Where should this be formally documented?

Accepted Answer

Test Summary Report

Answer

Unexecuted test cases and the reasons for deviations from the test plan must be documented in the Test Summary Report as part of test closure activities.

Question 5

What does the 'severity' field in a defect report indicate?

Accepted Answer

The technical impact of the defect on system functionality

Answer

Severity describes the technical impact of a defect on the system's functionality, such as critical (system crash) or minor (cosmetic issue).

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