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Which of the following is the BEST way for a test team to keep its independence when working in an Agile development environment?
Suggested Answer: D
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37 comments · newest first
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Fallon
11 months ago
Wait, why would you separate the teams? That seems counterproductive.
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Leonida
11 months ago
B sounds a bit extreme, doesn't it?
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Celestine
11 months ago
A is interesting, but how do you keep the strategy from leaking?
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Caprice
11 months ago
Disagree, co-locating testers is key for Agile success!
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Willodean
11 months ago
I think option C makes the most sense. Keeps testers independent.
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Vincent
12 months ago
I vaguely remember that separating teams, like in option B, could lead to communication issues, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to maintain independence.
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Vincent
12 months ago
I feel like co-locating some testers, like in option D, might create confusion about roles, but I can't recall if that's a common approach in Agile.
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Leslie
12 months ago
I think option C sounds familiar from our practice questions, but I'm uncertain if having a different manager really keeps independence intact.
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Julio
1 year ago
I remember discussing how sharing the Test Strategy could help maintain some independence, but I'm not sure if not sharing the details of the Test Cases is enough.
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Shala
1 year ago
Sharing the test strategy but not the test cases seems like a reasonable approach too. I'll need to think through how that would work in practice.
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Luther
1 year ago
I like the idea of only co-locating some of the testers with the dev team. That could be a good compromise to balance collaboration and independence.
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Helene
1 year ago
I'm not sure about that. Keeping the test automation team in a different location could also work well to preserve their independence. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.
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Lindsey
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and how they could impact the test team's independence.
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Celeste
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I'm leaning towards option C - having the testers report to a different manager than the developers. That seems like it would help maintain their independence.
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Gussie
1 year ago
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Ellsworth
1 year ago
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Stephaine
1 year ago
Option F: Assign the testers to a different planet, that way they're truly 'out of this world' when it comes to independence.
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Reita
1 year ago
C) Assign testers to be members of the Agile team, but ensure the testers report to a different manager than the developers.
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Rusty
1 year ago
B) Locate the team that develops the test automation framework in a different location to the Agile development team.
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Odette
1 year ago
A) Share the Test Strategy with the Agile development team, but not the details of the Test Cases.
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Bambi
1 year ago
Option E: Have the testers wear invisible cloaks while covertly observing the Agile team. That's what I call 'independent testing'!
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Jina
1 year ago
C) Assign testers to be members of the Agile team, but ensure the testers report to a different manager than the developers.
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Marquetta
1 year ago
B) Locate the team that develops the test automation framework in a different location to the Agile development team.
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Paz
1 year ago
A) Share the Test Strategy with the Agile development team, but not the details of the Test Cases.
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Goldie
1 year ago
Option D sounds like a recipe for chaos. Splitting up the testers could cause coordination problems. I'm with the majority on option C - it's the 'Agile-est' solution.
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Yuonne
1 year ago
True, it's important to find a balance between independence and collaboration in Agile.
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Glory
1 year ago
I see your point, but having testers in a different location could create communication challenges.
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Shelia
1 year ago
I think option A could also work, as long as the Test Cases are kept confidential.
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Tamie
1 year ago
I agree, option C seems like the best way to maintain independence.
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Moon
1 year ago
Option A is a bit too secretive. The Agile team should be aware of the test strategy to ensure alignment. I'd go with option C - it's the most balanced approach.
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Leah
1 year ago
I disagree with option B. Separating the test automation team from the Agile team could lead to communication issues and make it harder to integrate the tests. I think option C is the way to go.
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Bo
1 year ago
But wouldn't that compromise the independence of the test team?
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Buck
2 years ago
Option C seems like the best way to maintain independence. Having testers report to a different manager ensures they can provide an objective perspective without being influenced by the development team.
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Sean
1 year ago
That's a good point. It's important for testers to have independence in their work.
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Mitzie
1 year ago
C) Assign testers to be members of the Agile team, but ensure the testers report to a different manager than the developers.
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Aleisha
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe co-locating only some of the testers with the Agile team is the best option.
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Bo
2 years ago
I think the best way is to assign testers to be members of the Agile team, but report to a different manager.