ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (ATM) — Question 3
The main objectives the senior management team wants to achieve are:
- to reduce the costs associated with dynamic testing
- to use reviews to ensure that the project is on course for success and following the plan
- to use reviews as a well-documented and effective bug-removal activity following a formal process with well-defined roles
- to determine the effectiveness of reviews in terms of phase containment
- to improve phase containment effectiveness
Which of the following answers would you expect to describe the best way to achieve these objectives?
Answer options
- A. You should plan for lightweight exit-phase reviews at the end of each development and testing phase, and plan for a process of gathering information from testing to perform an analysis aimed at identifying the larger cluster of defects
- B. You should plan for formal exit-phase reviews at the end of each development and testing phase, and plan for a process of gathering information from testing to perform an analysis aimed at identifying the larger cluster of defects
- C. You should plan for formal exit-phase reviews at the end of each development phase and testing phase, and plan for a process of gathering information from testing to perform an analysis of the bugs found during testing to determine the people responsible for those bugs
- D. You should plan for formal exit-phase reviews at the end of each development and testing phase, and plan for a process of gathering information from testing
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of conducting formal exit-phase reviews and gathering data from testing, which aligns with the objectives of reducing costs, ensuring project success, and improving phase containment. Options A and C suggest lighter reviews or focus on identifying individuals responsible for defects rather than the overall process, while B lacks the comprehensive approach of gathering information from testing as a key part of the review process.