ISTQB Exam ATM Topic 1 Question 62 Discussion

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You are the Test Manager of a new project that will have three formal levels of testing. unit, integration and system testing. The testing strategy you decide to adopt a blend of risk-based testing and reactive testing strategies.

Which of the following answers describes the most consistent example of implementation of this test strategy during the execution of the system tests?

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AYour test team executes exploratory tests following a session-based test management approach throughout the system test phase

BYour test team executes system tests under the guidance of a sample of users throughout the system test phase

CYour test team executes scripted tests designed and implemented before the execution of the system test phase, to cover the identified product risks. It also performs exploratory testing sessions throughout the system test phase

DYour test team autonomously performs some exploratory testing sessions and, at the very end of the system testing phase, it also executes more system tests under the guidance of a sample of users

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Suggested Answer: C

by Levi at Nov 18, 2024, 09:05 AM

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Yvonne

7 months ago

Haha, I bet the users are going to love being 'guided' through the system tests. That's going to be a real party, I'm sure.

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Gwenn

6 months ago

D) Your test team autonomously performs some exploratory testing sessions and, at the very end of the system testing phase, it also executes more system tests under the guidance of a sample of users

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Detra

6 months ago

C) Your test team executes scripted tests designed and implemented before the execution of the system test phase, to cover the identified product risks. It also performs exploratory testing sessions throughout the system test phase

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Latosha

7 months ago

A) Your test team executes exploratory tests following a session-based test management approach throughout the system test phase

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Vanda

7 months ago

I agree, Option C seems like the best fit for the described testing strategy. The blend of risk-based and reactive testing is well-represented there.

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Colby

6 months ago

Agreed. It ensures thorough coverage while also allowing for flexibility in testing.

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Derick

6 months ago

That's true. It's important to have a balance between scripted tests and exploratory testing.

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Zack

6 months ago

I think so too. It covers both identified product risks and includes exploratory testing.

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Tess

7 months ago

Option C seems like the best fit for the described testing strategy.

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Alaine

7 months ago

I prefer option A. Exploratory tests throughout the system test phase provide more flexibility.

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Alton

7 months ago

I agree with Floyd. Scripted tests covering product risks and exploratory testing make sense.

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Floyd

7 months ago

I think option C is the most consistent example.

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Willodean

7 months ago

Option C looks good to me. Covering identified risks with scripted tests and then exploring more throughout the phase sounds like a solid approach.

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Alonso

6 months ago

Yes, combining scripted tests for known risks with exploratory testing allows for flexibility and deeper exploration of the system.

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Bobbye

6 months ago

It's important to have a balance between planned tests and exploratory testing to ensure thorough testing of the system.

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Luis

7 months ago

I agree, having a mix of scripted tests for identified risks and exploratory testing provides good coverage.

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Malcom

7 months ago

Option C looks good to me. Covering identified risks with scripted tests and then exploring more throughout the phase sounds like a solid approach.

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