Free ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the appraisal costs in the cost of quality'

A : The cost spent preventing defects from occurring in the first place

B : The cost for performing dynamic testing

C : The cost for fixing defects

D : The cost for lawyers to deal with a lawsuit over a defect

Answer: B

Question 2

Which of the following defect statistics will provide input to be used for improvement in the defect reporting process?

A : Number of defect reports re-opened

B : Number of defects in a particular area of the code

C : Number of defect reports rejected by the developers

D : Number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced

Answer: C

Question 3

Your organisation, a high-street bank, is to embark on a project that delivers a major update to the design of its website and also involves functional and performance improvementchanges to its backend core banking engine. It has traditionally used the V-model software development lifecycle to deliver its projects but has now decided to start migrating to Agile (SCRUM). However, after considering the organisation's current processes and skills plus the importance of the project, senior management has decided to continue to use the V-model approach for the backend core banking engine changes. For the same reasons, they have decided to implement a hybrid model for the website updates. The website updates will begin with a traditional requirement definition phase and will then transition to an Agile (SCRUM) approach for development and testing. The organisation's test policy mandates that all tests must be fully traceable to business requirements to satisfy the regular audits that take place in the banking sector. Which TWO test management activities would be MOST appropriate for the new project?

A : Ask the business to identify and analyse all product risks, then ensure testing contributes to risk mitigation strategies

B : Avoid distinct test phases and ensure testing is continuous and integrated across the whole project

C : Ensure there is a continual review of test progress with regular test monitoring and reporting across the whole project

D : Select tools for test automation and continuous integration for the website changes

E : Plan exploratory testing on all of the new website features but use formal scripting for the banking engine

Answer: A,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

You are writing a system test level plan and are defining the test activities that must take place during test implementation. There is an established project risk register in place, with product risks addressing all new features to be developed. Three time-boxed cycles of system test execution are planned, and all the new features will be delivered in the first cycle. The project test strategy states that the stakeholders require an overall view of the product quality for these features. This should be achieved by planning to test each product risk, to some degree, during the first cycle of test execution. Which risk-based mitigation approach should be adopted during test implementation, to BEST meet the stakeholders' requirement?

A : Cost of exposure analysis

B : FMEA

C : Depth-first test scheduling

D : Breadth-first test scheduling

Answer: D