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Question 121

You have been assigned t o a project that has a very tight schedule. In fact, given your first analysis you do not think the planned test execution can be completed within the schedule There is no time allowed for defect fixing or for repeating tests. Regression testing has been left out of the planning entirely There is no time to develop test automation. The team has agreed that this Is not the way to run a project, yet they are stuck with the current schedule Given this information what is the best way to proceed with the testing to try to meet the deadline with the best outcome1?

A.Review the personnel plan and get more resources onto the test team
B.Continue with the current plan but highlight to the project manager that either the deadline will be missed or the testing will not be done
C.Develop a test automation plan so that automation can be started now
D.Conduct a quality risk analysis and prioritize the testing based on risk so the highest risk items are tested first

Question 122

Which three of the following would be considered a good mix of technical and interpersonal skills (hard and soft), for a test team leader?
a. Ability to compliment a developer.
b. Presenting information regarding a test project progress to stakeholders c. Using a configuration management tool.
d. Ability to read a development coding language
e. Assessing a failure and documenting it correctly.

A.a. b and e.
B.a. c and d.
C.c. d and e.
D.b, d and e.

Question 123

Your organization has decided to augment your testing team with an offshore team. The offshore team members are experienced testers who are experts in the domain of the system under test Your team is worried about the offshore team taking their jobs and they are resistant to the change You need to pick three of your team members to be the ambassadors for the new team Which competences will be most important for your ambassadors to possess?

A.Professional competence and methodological competence
B.Methodological competence and social competence
C.Social competence and personal competence
D.Personal competence and professional competence

Correct Answer: C

Scenario Analysis:
The testing team is being augmented with an offshore team, creating potential friction and resistance due to concerns about job security.
The ambassadors' role is critical to ensure smooth collaboration and to address the concerns of the existing team while fostering trust and communication with the offshore team.
Correct Option Justification:
Option C (Social competence and personal competence):
Social competence ensures that ambassadors can effectively communicate, build trust, and resolve conflicts between the onshore and offshore teams. This is essential for fostering collaboration and mitigating resistance.
Personal competence focuses on self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for managing their team's concerns and acting as role models for positive behavior during the transition.
Together, these competences address the interpersonal dynamics and morale issues inherent in such a situation.
Option A (Professional competence and methodological competence):
While valuable in other contexts, technical and methodological skills are secondary in this situation. The ambassadors' primary role is to facilitate collaboration, not to focus on domain expertise or process methodologies.
Option B (Methodological competence and social competence):
Methodological competence (e.g., understanding tools and processes) is less critical here than personal competence, as the challenge is more about team dynamics and less about technical execution.
Option D (Personal competence and professional competence):
Professional competence (e.g., domain expertise) is not the priority in addressing team resistance or fostering offshore collaboration. Social competence is more crucial to building relationships and trust.
Key Competence Emphasis:
The ISTQB Advanced Test Management syllabus highlights the importance of social and interpersonal skills in managing stakeholder relationships, team dynamics, and cross-functional collaborations (TM-3.1.5).
Syllabus Reference:
The syllabus emphasizes the importance of team management and addressing concerns during organizational changes. Ambassadors need to focus on team integration, cultural adaptation, and resolving resistance to change.
Exam Structure Reference:
This question aligns with K2 (understanding) in the ISTQB Advanced Test Management exam, focusing on understanding the roles and skills necessary for successful team collaboration and management.

Question 124

Which classification information would be most useful to capture for newly identified defects?

A.The priority that the business assigned to the project that the defect was found in
B.The system build that the defect was found in
C.The name of the configuration manager who built the system
D.The number of test steps in the test script that found the defect

Question 125

Refer to SCENARIO 2 - Which two of the following are test strategies that would need to be implemented to meet the objectives defined in the Safe as Houses' test policy?
a. Analytical strategy
b. Reactive strategy
c Methodical strategy
d. Regression averse strategy
e. Process compliant strategy

A.a and b.
B.b and d
C.d and e.
D.c and d.

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