Assume you are managing the system testing execution phase of a project.
The system test execution period for that project is scheduled for eighteen weeks and the release
date is scheduled at the end of system testing.
During the sixth week of system test execution, at the staff meeting, the project manager informs
you that the project deadlines are changed and the release date that is only three weeks ahead.

This new release will not allow the completion of the system tests. Suppose also that you have
followed a risk-driven test approach for this project.
Which of the following statements represents the worst way to lead your test team in the next
three weeks?

Which of the following would you expect to be most likely an example of a motivating factor for
testers?

Which of the following would you expect to be most likely an example of a demotivating factor for
testers?

Consider the following skills assessment spreadsheet for your test team (consisting of four team
members):
This spreadsheet has three sections: technical expertise, testing skills and professionalism.
The skill levels for each skill area for both the “technical expertise” and “testing skills” sections
have been rated on a four-point scale:
– E (Expert): indicates that a person has expert knowledge and experience in the skill area
– B (Beginner): indicates that a person has some knowledge and experience in the skill area but
he/she is not autonomous
– W (Wants to learn): indicates that a person has no knowledge or experience in the skill area but
he/she wants to learn that skill
– NI (Not Interested): indicates that a person has no knowledge or experience in the skill area and
he/she is not interested to learn that skill
The skill levels for each skill area of the “professionalism” section have been rated on a three point
scale (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low).
You are using this skills assessment spreadsheet in order to define a training development plan
for your test team.
Your objective is to fill the skill gaps by having at least a team member rated as an expert for each
skill identified for the “technical expertise” and “testing skills” sections, and with the ability to train
the other team members.
Considering the budget constraints you can send only one person to a training course.

Based only on the given information, which of the following answers would you expect to be the
best option to achieve your objective?