ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) — Question 2

Which of the following would provide the MOST independence for testers working with agile teams?

Answer options

• A. Testers are fully embedded in each Agile team to perform many of the testing tasks.
• B. Testers from an independent test team who do not get involved with the Agile team, but are assigned to do System Testing once all sprints are completed.
• C. Testers from an independent test team are assigned on-demand for the final days of each sprint.
• D. Testers from an independent test team are assigned to the Agile team at the beginning of the project, returning for re-assignment to a new agile team.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because it allows testers to work independently from the Agile team, focusing exclusively on System Testing after sprints, which grants them the most freedom. The other options either embed testers within the Agile teams or require them to be involved during sprints, reducing their independence.