Discuss BCS TM3 Exam Topic 1 Question 5

You are a test manager developing a master test plan. As part of the master test plan, you are defining exit criteria for the various test levels.

Which of the following exit criteria would be most appropriate and SMART for component testing, and which one would be most appropriate and SMART for system testing?

i. 95% of the tests prepared are executed successfully

ii. All test cases have been run

iii. 80% decision coverage for all tests run

iv. At least 30 defects have been found

v. At least two weeks of test execution

vi. No more open defects

Aiii for component testing, v for system testing

Bii for component testing, iv for system testing

Ciii for component testing, i for system testing

Dv for component testing, vi for system testing

Suggested Answer: C

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29 comments · newest first

Deane 7 months ago

I lean towards option A. Decision coverage is vital for components, and time for systems.

Felicidad 7 months ago

No open defects is a strong exit for system testing. Option vi is key.

Ronnie 7 months ago

I feel like option D is too vague for component testing. Two weeks isn't enough.

Brittani 7 months ago

Option B could work too. Running all test cases is solid for components.

Skye 7 months ago

I agree, but for system testing, I prefer option i. It shows overall test execution.

An 8 months ago

I think option C makes sense. 80% decision coverage is crucial for components.

Tamekia 8 months ago

80% decision coverage is a solid goal, totally agree with iii!

Carlota 8 months ago

I like A, seems balanced for both levels.

Lon 9 months ago

Surprised that no one mentioned vi for system testing!

Geraldine 9 months ago

Option B makes sense to me. Running all test cases for component testing and finding a minimum number of defects for system testing seem like good criteria.

Santos 9 months ago

Haha, "at least 30 defects" - that's a funny one! But I guess it could work for system testing.

Daron 9 months ago

I like option A. Decision coverage for component testing and at least 2 weeks of testing for system testing sounds appropriate.

Sheridan 9 months ago

Option C seems reasonable, but I'm not sure if 80% decision coverage is really SMART for component testing.

Francoise 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused, but I think 95% of tests executed successfully could be a solid exit criterion for component testing, which points me to option A.

Julio 10 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I feel like having no open defects is crucial for system testing, so maybe option vi is right.

Teri 10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about needing all test cases run for system testing, which makes me lean towards option ii.

Aleisha 10 months ago

I think decision coverage is really important for component testing, so maybe option iii is a good choice.

Queenie 10 months ago

Ugh, I'm not sure about this at all. There are a lot of options and I'm not sure how to differentiate them for the two testing levels. I'll have to really think this through carefully.

Rhea 10 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is to match the exit criteria to the testing level - component testing is more focused, so iii makes sense, while system testing is broader, so v or vi would be better.

Marti 11 months ago

I disagree, ii is more straightforward for components.

Odelia 11 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. For component testing, decision coverage is key to ensure thorough testing, so iii would be the best choice. For system testing, we want to focus on the overall quality, so i or vi would be more appropriate.

Madalyn 11 months ago

I think iii for component testing makes sense.

Skye 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between decision coverage and test case execution. I'll need to review those concepts before deciding on the best options.

Edgar 12 months ago

This looks like a tricky one! I'll need to think carefully about the differences between component and system testing to figure out the best exit criteria.

Wilda 6 months ago

↳ replying to Edgar

I’m still unsure. This is definitely tricky!

Fernanda 6 months ago

↳ replying to Edgar

Option D could work too, but it feels less specific.

Linsey 7 months ago

↳ replying to Edgar

What about option B? It seems straightforward.

Susy 10 months ago

↳ replying to Edgar

I think option C makes sense.

Paulina 11 months ago

↳ replying to Edgar

I lean towards option A for clarity.

BCS TM3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 5 Discussion