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Exam CTAL-TM-UK: ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager

which part of the testing activity is most difficult to estimate?

Topic 7, Scenario 7 “Test Estimation”
You have been contracted to manage the acceptance testing of a new computer-based
reservation system for a travel agency. You have provided an approximate budget estimate for the
testing project based on previous experience with similar sized projects. However, the
management of the parent company of the travel agency will not commit to the budget until
detailed cost estimates are provided.
The reservation system is being developed by a third party However, detailed specifications of the
software are available, as well as an estimate of the total effort that will be spent in developing the
software. The software is to be delivered in four increments, and the functionality to be delivered in
each increment has already been agreed on.
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In general which part of the testing activity is most difficult to estimate?

why is it NOT a good idea to estimate the testing effort based only on a percentage of development effort?

Topic 7, Scenario 7 “Test Estimation”
You have been contracted to manage the acceptance testing of a new computer-based
reservation system for a travel agency. You have provided an approximate budget estimate for the
testing project based on previous experience with similar sized projects. However, the
management of the parent company of the travel agency will not commit to the budget until
detailed cost estimates are provided.
The reservation system is being developed by a third party However, detailed specifications of the
software are available, as well as an estimate of the total effort that will be spent in developing the
software. The software is to be delivered in four increments, and the functionality to be delivered in
each increment has already been agreed on.
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In general, why is it NOT a good idea to estimate the testing effort based only on a percentage of
development effort? Identify THREE valid reasons.

Which aspect in the test estimate is the main risk in this project?

Topic 7, Scenario 7 “Test Estimation”
You have been contracted to manage the acceptance testing of a new computer-based
reservation system for a travel agency. You have provided an approximate budget estimate for the
testing project based on previous experience with similar sized projects. However, the
management of the parent company of the travel agency will not commit to the budget until
detailed cost estimates are provided.
The reservation system is being developed by a third party However, detailed specifications of the
software are available, as well as an estimate of the total effort that will be spent in developing the
software. The software is to be delivered in four increments, and the functionality to be delivered in
each increment has already been agreed on.
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Which aspect in the test estimate is the main risk in this project?

Which one of the following standards do you believe would be most appropriate to take into account for complia

Topic 8, Scenario 8, V2 “Test Proems Improvement’
You have raised the issue that improving the testing process is also dependent on the status of
the software development process.
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The test improvement project will take place in an organization developing a safety-critical
avionics application. Which one of the following standards do you believe would be most
appropriate to take into account for compliance during your assignment?

Which of the following would be the most important selection criterion for defining the priority of the recomm

Topic 8, Scenario 8, V2 “Test Proems Improvement’
You have raised the issue that improving the testing process is also dependent on the status of
the software development process.
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A test assessment has been carried out using the selected model as a reference framework. A
number of recommendations have been identified and you are asked to prioritize them. Based on
your knowledge of the project, you are expecting severe resistance to change. Which of the
following would be the most important selection criterion for defining the priority of the
recommendations?

which can be used as a major input for test process improvement?

Topic 8, Scenario 8, V2 “Test Proems Improvement’
You have raised the issue that improving the testing process is also dependent on the status of
the software development process.
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Which of the following phases in the fundamental test process is considered to deliver a document
which can be used as a major input for test process improvement?

Pick TWO sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones mentioned below

Topic 8, Scenario 8, V2 “Test Proems Improvement’
You have raised the issue that improving the testing process is also dependent on the status of
the software development process.
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During test process improvement it is recommended to use standards where possible. Standards
originate from various sources and they cover different subjects in relation to testing Pick TWO
sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones mentioned below.

Which THREE activities would be valid steps during the development of the test strategy?

Topic 9, Scenario 9 “Test Management Documentation”
A software house is concerned about the number of defects found in software released to its
customers. They are starting to plan a new software product. In the past, releases have often been
stopped due to poor planning and too many defects found during high level testing. You have
been recruited to the newly created position of test manager and asked to develop a test strategy,
manage the testing of the project and organize the resources needed to carry out the testing.
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Which THREE activities would be valid steps during the development of the test strategy?
(2 out of 3 correct )


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