ISTQB CTAL-TM Actual Questions

Key Factors in Test Estimation:

Test estimation requires identifying measurable factors that influence the testing process, includingeffort(workload in person-hours),time(calendar duration),cost, and thespecific test activities(e.g., planning, design, execution).

These are critical to align resources and schedules, ensuring effective project management.

Evaluation of Options:

Ais incorrect: While "lines of code" may relate to testing scope in specific cases, it is not universally applicable in test estimation.

Bis incorrect: "Start and end dates" are outputs of planning, not estimation.

Cis partially correct but lacks a focus on "test activities," which is crucial for completeness.

Dis correct as it covers effort, time, cost, and test activities, reflecting a comprehensive test estimate.

References and Syllabus Alignment:

As per ISTQB Advanced Test Management syllabus, test estimation should consider effort, time, cost, and activities under "Test Planning" (TM-1.1.1)​​​.

Experience-Based Testing:

This testing approach relies on the testers' knowledge, experience, and intuition about the system and its usage rather than formal requirements or models.

It is often used when documentation is incomplete or time constraints limit more structured approaches.

Evaluation of Options:

A(Detailed requirements) andB(Usage models) are associated with structured testing techniques.

Cis correct as experience-based testing depends on the testers' understanding of the system.

D(Full risk assessment) supports risk-based testing, not experience-based testing.

References and Syllabus Alignment:

Experience-based testing is detailed under "Test Techniques" (TM-1.4.1) in the ISTQB syllabus​​.

Context Analysis:

Agile emphasizes efficiency and collaboration. If a defect is quickly resolved within the same iteration, documenting it formally may not add value.

Evaluation of Options:

A. Never:

Incorrect. Agile allows flexibility; not all defects require formal reports.

B. If the defect can be fixed in the same iteration in which it was found:

Correct. Aligns with Agile principles of immediacy and adaptability, minimizing overhead (Syllabus section TM-1.2.4).

C. If the defect can be fixed in a later hardening sprint:

Incorrect. Documentation is needed if a defect remains unresolved within the iteration.

D. If the defect must be fixed by another team:

Incorrect. Clear documentation is critical for external team collaboration.

Syllabus Alignment:ISTQB Advanced Test Management highlights Agile principles, including flexibility in defect reporting based on project needs (TM-1.2.4).

Competency in Mentoring:

Mentoring focuses on developing interpersonal skills, such as communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution, which fall under thesocial competencydomain.

While other competencies (e.g., professional or methodological) may benefit, the primary focus of mentoring is improving the ability to interact and support team members.

Evaluation of Options:

Ais correct as mentoring enhances social skills critical for team collaboration.

BandCare incorrect because they relate to knowledge and methodologies rather than interpersonal dynamics.

Dis irrelevant.

References and Syllabus Alignment:

This aligns with "Test Team Dynamics" and "Stakeholder Relationships" in the ISTQB syllabus (TM-3.1.1)​​​.