Discuss BCS CTFL4 Exam Topic 3 Question 36

Which of the following is not an example of a typical content of a test completion report for a test project?

AThe additional effort spent on test execution compared to what was planned

BThe unexpected test environment downtime that resulted in slower test execution

CThe residual risk level if a risk-based test approach was adopted

DThe test procedures of all test cases that have been executed

Suggested Answer: D

This answer is correct because the test procedures of all test cases that have been executed are not a typical content of a test completion report for a test project. A test completion report is a document that summarizes the test activities and results at the end of a test project. It usually includes information such as the test objectives, scope, approach, resources, schedule, results, deviations, issues, risks, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement. The test procedures of all test cases that have been executed are part of the test documentation, but they are not relevant for the test completion report, as they do not provide a high-level overview of the test project outcomes and performance.Reference: ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, Section 2.5.3.2

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27 comments · newest first

Shawn 5 months ago

C is important too. Residual risk helps in understanding project status.

Denny 5 months ago

I feel like A and B are essential. They show real test challenges.

Filiberto 6 months ago

Agreed, D seems off. Reports focus on outcomes, not procedures.

Marylou 6 months ago

I think D is not typical. Test procedures are usually not in reports.

Giuseppe 6 months ago

A and B are definitely typical report contents.

Graciela 6 months ago

Residual risk level is super important, though.

Fabiola 6 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? I thought all test cases should be documented.

Hyun 6 months ago

I agree, D doesn't fit with the others.

Tess 7 months ago

D seems like the odd one out.

Anisha 7 months ago

Haha, test completion report? More like a novel completion report!

Roy 7 months ago

The test procedures? What is this, a novel? Keep it concise, people!

Christoper 7 months ago

The additional effort spent on test execution? Isn't that the whole point of the report?

Alyssa 8 months ago

Unexpected test environment downtime? That's just an excuse for not meeting the test plan!

Peter 8 months ago

Residual risk level? Sounds like a job for a risk analyst, not a test completion report.

Cordelia 8 months ago

The test procedures of all test cases that have been executed? That's just too much detail for a test completion report!

Ozell 8 months ago

I recall that test completion reports usually focus on outcomes, so maybe B is the correct answer since it talks about downtime instead of results.

Teresita 8 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to identify irrelevant details in reports, and I feel like A could be a candidate here.

Paulina 9 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about residual risks being important in reports, so maybe C is the odd one out?

Ezekiel 9 months ago

I think option D might not belong since it seems more about the execution details rather than a summary report.

Phillip 9 months ago

I'm feeling confident about this one. I know the typical contents of a test completion report pretty well, so I think I can nail this question.

Staci 9 months ago

I've got a strategy - I'll eliminate the choices that are clearly part of a test completion report, then see which one is the odd one out.

Horace 9 months ago

Okay, let me see. I think the test procedures of all executed test cases would be part of the report, so I'll rule that out. Time to consider the other options.

Annice 9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll have to review my notes on test reporting to make sure I understand the key elements.

Gregoria 10 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the typical contents of a test completion report carefully.

Arthur 3 months ago

↳ replying to Gregoria

Yeah, the test procedures aren't usually in the report.

Fabiola 3 months ago

↳ replying to Gregoria

Agreed, D doesn't fit with the others.

Danica 4 months ago

↳ replying to Gregoria

I think D is the odd one out.

BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 36 Discussion