CTAL-TM Premium Exam Questions

Common Risk Identification Techniques:

A test manager often relies on experience with similar projects to foresee risks related to technical complexity, domain challenges, or previous defects.

Other options listed are less effective for comprehensive risk identification.

Evaluation of Options:

A(Lines of code) andB(Function points) are quantitative measures, not directly tied to risk identification.

Cis correct as past experience is crucial for identifying risks early.

D(Record/playback tools) is irrelevant to risk analysis.

References and Syllabus Alignment:

Risk identification techniques are discussed under "Risk Management" (TM-1.3.1)​​.

Context Analysis:

Developers want to close defects unilaterally, while testers are concerned about unresolved or misunderstood issues being overlooked.

Defect closure requires validation that the fix is implemented and verified to prevent recurrence of the issue.

Evaluation of Options:

A. Only testers should be allowed to close defect reports:

Incorrect. This creates a bottleneck and removes shared accountability for quality.

B. Only management should be allowed to close defect reports:

Incorrect. Management involvement adds unnecessary delays and complexity.

C. No one should close a defect report until the release is completed and the product is successfully deployed to production:

Incorrect. Defects should be closed as they are fixed and tested to ensure progress is tracked.

D. Closure should only occur when a defect is fixed and tested:

Correct. Ensures collaboration between developers and testers to verify the resolution.

Syllabus Alignment:

The ISTQB syllabus emphasizes clear defect management processes, including closure after verification (TM-2.3.4).

Context Analysis:

Higher-than-expected defects in a high-risk area indicate the need for additional testing to mitigate potential impacts.

Evaluation of Options:

A. Reassess the risk with a higher likelihood number:

Incorrect. While reassessment is useful, immediate action should prioritize more testing.

B. Reassess the risk with a higher impact number:

Incorrect. The impact may already be known, and more testing is the next practical step.

C. Concentrate more testing in the area because the risk is clearly higher:

Correct. Addressing higher-than-expected defects through focused testing ensures risks are adequately mitigated.

D. Concentrate less testing in the area because the defects are already found:

Incorrect. Higher defects warrant more testing, not less.

Syllabus Alignment:

ISTQB highlights increasing test efforts in high-risk areas with higher-than-expected defect levels (TM-1.3.4).

Context Analysis:

A hybrid environment combines methodologies (e.g., Agile and traditional), often leading to multiple tools to manage different workflows, methodologies, or team needs.

Evaluation of Options:

A. Sequential:

Incorrect. Sequential approaches usually involve a single defect management system due to their linear nature.

B. Agile:

Incorrect. Agile projects often emphasize a single integrated tool for simplicity and collaboration.

C. Hybrid:

Correct. Multiple tools are typical in hybrid models to accommodate diverse team processes.

D. Multi-tenant:

Incorrect. Multi-tenancy relates to shared infrastructure, not the use of defect management systems.

Syllabus Alignment:

ISTQB mentions hybrid approaches leading to diverse tool requirements for managing defects across different methodologies (TM-1.2.4).