BCS TM12 Exam - Topic 7 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TM12 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 7

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Assume you are managing the system testing execution phase of a project.

The system test execution period for that project is scheduled for eighteen weeks and the release date is scheduled at the end of system testing.

During the sixth week of system test execution, at the staff meeting, the project manager informs you that the project deadlines are changed and the release date that is only three weeks ahead.

This new release will not allow the completion of the system tests. Suppose also that you have followed a risk-driven test approach for this project.

Which of the following statements represents the worst way to lead your test team in the next three weeks?

Number of correct responses: 1

ANeglect your management activities and work side-by-side with your test team executing tests

BConsidering the executed tests, you should reduce the test coverage back on the risk analysis and adjust downward the priority of the associated risk items

CConvince all the people of your test team that each of them is an important and needed member, and that their contribution is fundamental to the success of the team

DFavor and encourage a proactive attitude where people ask for new tasks as soon as they finish their current tasks

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Suggested Answer: A

by Jettie at Jun 17, 2022, 02:43 AM

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Fabiola

4 months ago

I’m surprised they’d cut the testing time like that!

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Sue

4 months ago

Agree, prioritizing risks is key, so B seems off.

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Arlean

4 months ago

Wait, how can you neglect management and still expect good results?

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Tresa

5 months ago

I think option A is definitely the worst choice.

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Jutta

5 months ago

Sounds like a tough situation with the deadline change.

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Renea

5 months ago

I recall a similar question where we talked about team morale. Convincing the team of their importance sounds good, but if it distracts from testing, it could be problematic.

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Mertie

5 months ago

I think encouraging a proactive attitude is usually good, but if the team is already under pressure, it might backfire. So maybe option D isn't the worst?

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Steffanie

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like reducing test coverage based on risk analysis might not be the best approach either. It seems risky to lower priorities.

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Abel

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how neglecting management activities can lead to chaos in the team, so I think option A is definitely the worst choice.

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Viola

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the X2 interface and the requirements for transmission delay in inter-site DC solutions. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Yuriko

5 months ago

Okay, I got this. The key is to find the server option that packs the most compute power into the smallest rack footprint. I think the Cisco UCS C4200 rack servers are the way to go here.

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Minna

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. Cortex XDR uses SHA256 hashes to identify allowed executables in the Windows Malware Protection Profile.

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