BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CTFL4 exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 2

In Agile teams, testers closely collaborate with all other team members. This close collaboration could be problematic and result in testing-related organizational risks.

Which TWO of the following organization risks could be encountered?

I . Testers lose motivation and fail at their core tasks.

ii . Close interaction with developers causes a loss of the appropriate tester mindset.

iii . Testers are not able to keep pace with incoming changes in time-constrained iterations.

iv . Testers, once they have acquired technical development or business skills, leave the testing team.

Aii and iii

Bi and iii

Ci and ii

Dii and iv

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Suggested Answer: D

In Agile teams, close collaboration among testers and other team members can lead to organizational risks such as: ii . Close interaction with developers causes a loss of the appropriate tester mindset. iv . Testers, once they have acquired technical development or business skills, leave the testing team.

These risks highlight the potential issues of diminished testing perspective and team turnover when testers integrate closely with developers and other roles.

by Audria at Jul 10, 2024, 12:19 AM

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Sonia

4 months ago

Definitely ii and iv, I've seen it happen too often.

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Nieves

4 months ago

I can see how iii could be a real issue with tight deadlines.

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Lenna

4 months ago

Surprised that people think testers would lose motivation!

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Shaquana

4 months ago

Totally disagree, I don't see testers losing their mindset.

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Dong

5 months ago

I think ii and iii are spot on.

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Judy

5 months ago

I feel like keeping pace with changes is a big issue, but I’m uncertain if that’s the main risk we should focus on here.

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Toi

5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the risk of testers leaving for development roles is definitely a concern in Agile environments.

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Kathryn

5 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think losing motivation could be a risk too, especially if testers feel overwhelmed by constant changes.

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Cordelia

5 months ago

I remember discussing how close collaboration can sometimes blur the lines of roles, which might lead to losing that tester mindset.

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Cordelia

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I need to make sure I understand the nuances of each risk and how they relate to the Agile context. I'll take my time and think it through step-by-step.

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Jeanice

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking about organizational risks that could arise from the close collaboration between testers and other team members in Agile. I think I have a good handle on this, so I'll give it a shot.

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Kaycee

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options cover a range of potential risks, and I'll need to carefully consider each one to determine the best two.

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Veronica

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key risks mentioned and try to identify the two most relevant ones.

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Lynette

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to be focused on who should be involved in defining the services, but I'm not totally clear on the implications of each choice. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Curt

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Blockchain is known for securely storing financial transactions, so A is the obvious choice here. The other options don't seem to align with the core purpose of a blockchain.

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Lauran

2 years ago

I agree with A) ii and iii. Testers have to stay sharp and ahead of the curve in agile, or they'll end up like a cat chasing its tail.

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Olga

2 years ago

Ha! I'd say the real risk is testers becoming so technically skilled they start writing code instead of testing it. Talk about an identity crisis!

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Janna

2 years ago

I'm not sure ii and iii are the right answers. What about iv - losing testers to other teams could be a big issue too.

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Azzie

2 years ago

D) ii and iv

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Dierdre

2 years ago

I think losing testers to other teams could definitely be a problem.

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Kathryn

2 years ago

C) i and ii

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Jeffrey

2 years ago

B) i and iii

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Reid

2 years ago

A) ii and iii

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An

2 years ago

Hmm, the correct answer seems to be A) ii and iii. Testers definitely need to keep that tester mindset, and the fast-paced iterations can be a real challenge.

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