BCS Exam TM12 Topic 6 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TM12 exam

Question #: 100
Topic #: 6

You are estimating the effort for the integration testing activities of a new project. Consider the following factors, which can affect that estimation:

Availability of re-usable test systems and documentation from previous, similar projects

Unexpected timing of components arrival

Stability of the integration test team (no turnover)

Many and geographically distributed sub-teams

Which of the following statements is true?

Number of correct responses: 1

AI. and II. can negatively affect the estimation
III. and IV. usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort

BII. and III. can negatively affect the estimationI.
and IV. usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort

CII. and IV. can negatively affect the estimationI.
and III. usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort

DIII. and IV. can negatively affect the estimationI.
and II. usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort

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Suggested Answer: C

by Annalee at Sep 18, 2024, 12:51 PM

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Jenifer

4 months ago

Option D, for sure. I mean, who needs stability and reusable test systems when you can have a bunch of geographically distributed sub-teams? That's the recipe for a successful project, right?

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Kattie

3 months ago

I guess having many sub-teams can bring in diverse perspectives and ideas, but stability and reusability are important for consistency.

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Dalene

3 months ago

Exactly! Stability and reusable test systems are overrated. Geographically distributed sub-teams are where it's at.

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Novella

3 months ago

D) III. and IV. can negatively affect the estimationI. and II. usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort

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Marlon

4 months ago

So, the correct answer must include option III. and IV.

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Katie

4 months ago

I agree, turnover can really disrupt the testing process.

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Herman

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between options A and C. Guess I'll have to flip a coin on this one. Or maybe I should just ask the Magic 8 Ball for the answer.

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Melodie

3 months ago

Maybe you should consider the stability of the integration test team in your decision.

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Ettie

3 months ago

I'm leaning towards option C, as factors II and IV can negatively affect the estimation.

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Natalie

4 months ago

I agree, factors III and IV usually favor the accuracy of the estimation effort.

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Nicolette

4 months ago

I think option A is the correct one.

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Matthew

4 months ago

Option A seems like the correct answer. Factors like availability of reusable test systems and stable integration test team definitely help with the accuracy of the estimation effort.

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Oliva

4 months ago

Yes, unexpected timing of components arrival and geographically distributed sub-teams can definitely throw off the estimation.

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Janey

4 months ago

I agree, having re-usable test systems and a stable team can really make a difference in estimation accuracy.

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Joesph

4 months ago

I'm going with option B. Unexpected timing of component arrivals and geographic distribution of sub-teams can definitely throw a wrench in the estimation process.

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Marlon

4 months ago

I think stability of the integration test team is important for accurate estimation.

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