ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 2018) — Question 9

Testing effort can depend on a number of factors, which one of the following is MOST likely to impact the amount of effort required?

Answer options

• A. The predicted number of defects and the amount of rework required.
• B. The ratio of developers to testers in the project team.
• C. The planned use of a project management tool to schedule tasks.
• D. The responsibilities for testers and developers being clearly defined.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The planned use of a project management tool to schedule tasks can significantly streamline the testing process by ensuring better organization and time management, which directly reduces effort. In contrast, the other options, while they may influence testing, do not have as direct an impact on the amount of effort required during testing phases.