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ISTQB CTAL Exam
ISTQB - Certified Tester Advanced Level, Test Manager v3.0 (Page 10 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026
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What is the Risk Priority Number for risk item number 2? 2 credits

  1. 16
  2. 2
  3. 1
  4. 63

Answer(s): D



Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these techniques at the next board meeting. Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test design techniques within this company. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)

  1. Easier to quickly adapt testing to changing requirements compared to experienced-based testing
  2. Targets certain types of faults
  3. Will guide experienced testers to find defects
  4. Provides a way to differentiate depth of testing based on product risks by using different techniques
  5. More enhanced documentation and therefore higher repeatability and reproducibility
  6. Will make non-systematic testing redundant
  7. Will reduce the need for early reviews

Answer(s): B,D,E



In addition to risk, identify TWO other components of a testing strategy. 1 credit

  1. The entry and exit criteria for each test phase
  2. Test training needs for the project resources
  3. The test design techniques to be used
  4. Test performance indicators
  5. The test schedule

Answer(s): A,C



You have been asked to write a testing strategy for the company. Which statement best explains how risk can be addressed within the testing strategy? 1 credit

  1. A test strategy should address identified generic product risks and present a process for mitigating those risks in line with the testing policy.
  2. A test strategy identifies the specific product for a project risk and defines the approach for the test project.
  3. A test strategy is derived from the test policy and describes the way risk assessments are performed in projects.
  4. A test strategy is the result of a project risk analysis and defines the approach and resources for testing.

Answer(s): A



Which of the following is a project risk mitigation step you might take as test manager? 1 credit

  1. Testing for performance problems
  2. Hiring a contractor after a test analyst leaves the company
  3. Arranging a back-up test environment in case the existing one fails during testing
  4. Performing a project retrospective meeting using the test results after each increment

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

For the first increment of the new enterprise HR product you have performed a product risk analysis using the FMEA method. Five risk items have been identified and the likelihood and impact have been scored using scoring tables. This has resulted in the following scores:



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