Free ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Questions

Question 1

Your defect opened trend is converging to the closed trend but there is still a gap. What does that gap represent?

A : Defects that are projected but have not been found yet

B : Defects fixed but not yet closed

C : Defects that have resulted from regressions

D : Defects that will be introduced to production

Answer: B

Question 2

SCENARIO

‘Safe as Houses’ is a company that specializes in home security software, including alarm systems,

surveillance cameras and other forms of deterrence.

It is currently developing the software for a device which simulates an active television, producing sound and

light images that suggest someone is home watching the television. ‘Safe as Houses’ recently won a lucrative

contract to supply the software to ‘Smart Alarms’, who will be manufacturing the hardware devices. Sound will

be created using actual television and film archives, licensed through a third-party supplier, ‘Silver Sound Ltd’. A

user interface will be developed in house to allow the customer to choose sound tracks.

The software will be delivered as a program of work, consisting of three projects. Project 1 will develop the

software for the light images, Project 2 will develop the sound system and Project 3 will integrate the two using

hardware prototypes supplied from ‘Smart Alarms’. The program will conclude with ‘Smart Alarms’ performing

User Acceptance testing in usability labs.

The ‘Safe as Houses’ test team has experience in testing alarm and surveillance systems but lacks experience

in testing light imagery software. The organizational test policy includes the following objectives:

1. Exploratory testing should be used to augment more formal, structured testing within constraints of time and

budget

2. Test automation tools should be purchased and employed to maximize the breadth and efficiency of

regression testing

The Program risk register currently includes the following risks:

Refer to SCENARIO. You are writing the Master Test Plan for Project 2 and must include a section

documenting project risks that you believe could impact testing along with how, as Test Manager, you propose

to manage each risk.

Which one of the following is the MOST appropriate entry for the Master Test Plan for RISK 4 “The user

interface software for the sound systems will be delivered late into testing”?

A : Ask the stakeholders to accept the risk without mitigation, as code is often late

B : Prepare the testers to work longer hours

C : Accept the risk and develop a contingency plan

D : Transfer the risk to Smart Alarms for them to propose mitigation

Answer: C

Question 3

You are preparing the estimate for the test plan, which should cover all test activities subsequent to the plan having been agreed. Estimation of test activities has in the past been embarrassingly inaccurate. Historical data from previous similar projects is unreliable, but for two recent projects it is possible to find out how many test cases were developed and how long this took. Which TWO of the following estimation techniques will be BEST in this scenario?

A : Historical data extrapolation

B : Test case quantity / effort per test case

C : 3-point estimation

D : Wideband Delphi

E : Planning poker

Answer: B,C

Question 4

1.5.2 Describe the structure and purpose of TMMi® and TPI NEXT® models and explain how they support test process improvement. Discuss the significance of maturity levels and key areas in these models.

A : TMMi® and TPI NEXT® both provide a linear pathway for improvement, with TMMi® focusing on agile methodologies and TPI NEXT® focusing on waterfall methodologies. The maturity levels in both models represent sequential steps that must be followed strictly, and the key areas are checkpoints that indicate completion of each step.

B : TMMi® and TPI NEXT® models both support test process improvement through structured frameworks. TMMi® has five maturity levels, each with specific test process areas and goals, while TPI NEXT® defines 16 key areas with four maturity levels each. These maturity levels and key areas help organizations assess their current processes and plan targeted improvements, visualized in a maturity matrix.

C : TMMi® and TPI NEXT® are designed to work only at the organizational level and require complete adherence to all practices and sub-practices outlined. Maturity levels indicate the number of years an organization has been using the model, and key areas are department-specific improvements.

D : TMMi® and TPI NEXT® are primarily used to audit testing processes. The maturity levels in TMMi® relate to the financial investment in testing, while TPI NEXT® key areas are focused on compliance with industry standards. Both models emphasize regulatory compliance over practical improvements.

Answer: B

Question 5

Your defect opened trend is converging to the closed trend but there is still a gap. What does that gap represent?

A : Defects that are projected but have not been found yet

B : Defects fixed but not yet closed

C : Defects that have resulted from regressions

D : Defects that will be introduced to production

Answer: B