BCS TM12 Exam - Topic 8 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TM12 exam

Question #: 115
Topic #: 8

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A chart showing the trend in the lag time from defect reporting to resolution during system testing is also available. The chart shows that the daily closure period is consistently and significantly above the rolling closure period for a long period of the system testing phase.

Almost all defects found during system testing have been related to the system as a whole, not related to single units or integrations issues. Almost all quality risks have been addressed during the unit and integration testing phase and no residual quality risks were present in the integrated system. This has been confirmed by exploratory testing sessions performed during system testing, targeted at finding defects in these quality risk areas.

Based on the given information only, which one of the following areas would you expect to be considered more in the retrospective meeting in order to be improved?

Number of correct responses: 1

AThe requirements review

BThe defect management process

CThe quality risk analysis process

DThe system design and architecture design reviews

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Suggested Answer: B

by Carmen at Aug 04, 2025, 09:55 PM

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Muriel

2 months ago

The requirements review could definitely use a closer look.

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Heike

2 months ago

Totally agree, the lag time is concerning.

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Lawrence

3 months ago

Not sure if the system design reviews are the issue here.

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Karol

3 months ago

Surprised that the quality risks were all addressed before!

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Ilene

3 months ago

Looks like the defect management process needs some work!

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Lindsey

3 months ago

I feel like the defect management process is definitely a candidate here, but I wonder if the system design reviews could also be a factor since they impact overall quality.

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Sanjuana

4 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question we did about requirements reviews. If the defects are systemic, maybe we should look at the requirements review?

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Merrilee

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think the quality risk analysis process might be relevant since most defects are related to the system as a whole.

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Jerry

4 months ago

I remember we discussed how lag time in defect resolution could indicate issues in the defect management process. Maybe that's the area to focus on?

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Glenna

4 months ago

The question is tricky. While the defect management process seems like a logical answer, the information about the quality risks being addressed during earlier testing phases makes me wonder if the system design and architecture reviews might be the area to focus on.

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Nickole

4 months ago

Based on the details about the consistently high daily closure period compared to the rolling closure period, I think the defect management process is the area that should be considered more in the retrospective meeting.

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Precious

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question mentions that almost all defects were related to the system as a whole, not single units or integration issues. So I'm not sure if the defect management process is the right answer.

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Kris

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. The information provided indicates that the defect management process is the area that needs the most improvement.

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Tegan

5 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going with the quality risk analysis process. If they're still finding all these defects related to the system as a whole, then something must have been missed in that initial risk assessment.

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Yuki

2 months ago

True, but if risks were missed initially, that’s a big red flag!

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Mendy

2 months ago

I think the defect management process could also use some attention.

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Pansy

2 months ago

Definitely! If defects are systemic, the risk analysis needs a closer look.

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Roosevelt

2 months ago

I see your point about the quality risk analysis. It seems crucial.

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Sonia

6 months ago

That's a good point, Tuyet. Addressing quality risks early on is crucial.

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Tuyet

6 months ago

I believe the quality risk analysis process should also be looked into.

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Chaya

7 months ago

Given that the quality risks were already addressed in the earlier testing phases, I'd say the system design and architecture design reviews should be looked at. There might be some fundamental issues there causing these widespread system-level defects.

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Reuben

5 months ago

I agree, the system design and architecture design reviews could be the key to improving the situation.

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Louann

7 months ago

I agree with Sonia, the lag time from defect reporting to resolution seems to be a concern.

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Sonia

7 months ago

I think the defect management process should be discussed.

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Ciara

7 months ago

The defect management process seems like the obvious area to focus on. The chart shows a consistent delay in defect resolution, which suggests room for improvement there.

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Raul

5 months ago

C) The quality risk analysis process

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Teddy

5 months ago

Yes, I agree. The chart clearly indicates a problem with resolving defects in a timely manner.

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Jani

5 months ago

B) The defect management process

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