ISTQB Foundation - Chapter 5 - Test
Management Questions and Answers Graded
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Common metrics to measure test progress - Percentage of work done in test case prep
- Percentage of work done in test environment preparation
- Number of tests run/not run
- Test coverage
- Dates of milestones
Test control The activity of using information from test reporting to decide on a course of
action to ensure control of the test activities is maintained and exit criteria are met
Risk a factor that could result in future negative consequences
Level of risk Probability of risk occurring x impact if it did happen
Project risks Supplier issues, skill or staff shortage, personal issues, requirement issues,
test environments not ready, low quality of design, code, and tests
, Product risks Failure prone software delivered, potential for a defect to cause harm, poor
software characteristics, software that doesn't do what it is supposed to
Risk-based testing Proactively reduces the risk by identifying them and mitigating them as
soon as possible
Risk-based approach 1) Determines test techniqes and the extent of testing needed
2) Prioritize testing in an attempt to find critical defects as early as possible
3) Determines non-testing techniques that could reduce risk
Test leader tasks 1) Coordinating the development of the test strategy and plan with
project managers
2) Writing or reviewing test strategies
3) Contributing testing perspective to other project activities
4) Planning the development of the required tests
5) Taking required action on issues
6) Scheduling testing activities
Management Questions and Answers Graded
A+
Common metrics to measure test progress - Percentage of work done in test case prep
- Percentage of work done in test environment preparation
- Number of tests run/not run
- Test coverage
- Dates of milestones
Test control The activity of using information from test reporting to decide on a course of
action to ensure control of the test activities is maintained and exit criteria are met
Risk a factor that could result in future negative consequences
Level of risk Probability of risk occurring x impact if it did happen
Project risks Supplier issues, skill or staff shortage, personal issues, requirement issues,
test environments not ready, low quality of design, code, and tests
, Product risks Failure prone software delivered, potential for a defect to cause harm, poor
software characteristics, software that doesn't do what it is supposed to
Risk-based testing Proactively reduces the risk by identifying them and mitigating them as
soon as possible
Risk-based approach 1) Determines test techniqes and the extent of testing needed
2) Prioritize testing in an attempt to find critical defects as early as possible
3) Determines non-testing techniques that could reduce risk
Test leader tasks 1) Coordinating the development of the test strategy and plan with
project managers
2) Writing or reviewing test strategies
3) Contributing testing perspective to other project activities
4) Planning the development of the required tests
5) Taking required action on issues
6) Scheduling testing activities
