An indirect benefit of a test improvement programme is improved staff motivation. While direct benefits, such as shortened lead time or higher defect detection rates, are focused on measurable improvements, indirect benefits include enhanced morale and engagement of the staff involved. A well-structured test improvement programme can lead to better recognition of the testing function within the organisation, leading to increased satisfaction and motivation among testing professionals.
[Reference:The TMMi Framework emphasises that successful test improvements often result in indirect benefits like "improvement in staff motivation"., ]
Question 2
Which of the following process areas is a TMMi level 3 process area?
Options:
A.
Test Design and Execution
B.
Quality Control
C.
Non-Functional Testing
D.
Advanced Reviews
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Test Design and Execution is a key process area at TMMi Level 2, not Level 3. However, other process areas at TMMi Level 3 include Non-functional Testing, Peer Reviews, and Test Lifecycle and Integration. Test Design and Execution plays a foundational role in laying down the practices for creating and executing test cases, especially at earlier maturity levels. By TMMi Level 3, processes become more sophisticated with a broader range of testing techniques and integration into the overall lifecycle.
[Reference:"TMMi level 3 includes process areas such as Non-functional Testing, Test Lifecycle and Integration, and Peer Reviews"., ]
Question 3
What is the correct order for the following TMMi maturity levels (from low to high maturity)?
Options:
A.
Defined, Managed, Measured
B.
Managed, Defined, Measured
C.
Defined, Measured, Managed
D.
Managed, Measured, Defined
Answer:
B
Explanation:
The correct order of TMMi maturity levels from low to high is:
Managed (Level 2): Testing becomes a managed and separate process from debugging, with formal strategies and plans.
Defined (Level 3): Testing is fully integrated into the development lifecycle, with standardized processes across projects.
Measured (Level 4): Testing processes are measured quantitatively, and product quality is evaluated with formal metrics.
This sequence reflects the increasing maturity and sophistication of an organization's testing processes as they progress through the levels.
TMMi References:
The TMMi maturity levels follow the order of Managed (Level 2), Defined (Level 3), and Measured (Level 4).