Discuss ISQI CTFL_Syll_4.0 Exam Topic 1 Question 9

A Test Manager conducts risk assessment for a project. One of the identified risks is: The sub-contractor may fail to meet his commitment". If this risk materializes. it will lead to delay in completion of testing required for the current cycle.

Which of the following sentences correctly describes the risk?

AIt is a product risk since any risk associated with development timeline is a product risk.

BIt is no longer a risk for the Test Manager since an independent party (the sub-contractor) is now managing it

CIt is a object risk since successful completion of the object depends on successful and timely completion of the tests

DIt is a product risk since default on part of the sub-contractor may lead to delay in release of the product

Suggested Answer: D

A product risk is a risk that affects the quality or timeliness of the software product being developed or tested1.Product risks are related to the requirements, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of the software product2.

The risk of the sub-contractor failing to meet his commitment is a product risk, as it could cause a delay in the completion of the testing required for the current cycle, which in turn could affect the release date of the product.The release date is an important aspect of the product quality, as it reflects the customer satisfaction and the market competitiveness of the product3.

The other options are not correct because:

A) It is not true that any risk associated with development timeline is a product risk.Some risks could be project risks, which are risks that affect the management or control of the software project, such as budget, resources, schedule, or communication1. For example, a risk of losing a key project stakeholder is a project risk, not a product risk.

B) It is not true that the risk is no longer a risk for the Test Manager since an independent party is managing it.The Test Manager is still responsible for ensuring that the testing activities are completed according to the test plan and the quality objectives4.The Test Manager should monitor and control the sub-contractor's performance and communicate with him regularly to identify and mitigate any potential issues or deviations5.

C)It is not clear what is meant by ''object'' in this option, but it could be interpreted as the software system under test or the test object6. In any case, the risk is not an object risk, as it does not affect the successful completion of the object, but rather the successful completion of the testing of the object.An object risk could be a risk that affects the functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, or portability of the software system under test2. For example, a risk of the software system having a high complexity or a low testability is an object risk, not a product risk.

Reference=

1ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 97

2ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 98

3ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 99

4ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 100

5ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 101

6ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 102

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21 comments · newest first

Ronald 11 months ago

I think option D nails it, sub-contractor issues can really mess things up.

Stephane 11 months ago

Wait, how can it not be a risk for the Test Manager? That sounds off.

Gianna 11 months ago

Seems like a product risk to me, especially with release timelines involved.

Ronald 11 months ago

I disagree, it's more about the testing process than the product itself.

Whitney 11 months ago

Definitely a product risk, delays affect the whole project timeline.

Alison 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards option A, but I’m not entirely confident that all timeline-related risks are classified as product risks.

Leslee 12 months ago

I feel like this is similar to a practice question we had about third-party dependencies, but I can't recall the exact details.

Nguyet 12 months ago

I think option D makes sense because if the sub-contractor fails, it could definitely delay the product release.

Cletus 1 year ago

I remember discussing product risks in class, but I'm not sure if this one fits that definition since it involves a sub-contractor.

Yvette 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. I'm debating between a few of the options, but I think I'll go with the answer that frames it as a product risk. The sub-contractor's failure could lead to a delay in the product release, which seems to be the key impact here.

Mammie 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The risk is related to the sub-contractor's performance, which could delay the testing required for the current cycle. That sounds like a product risk to me, since it's directly impacting the development timeline.

Kimbery 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the type of risk, but there are a few different angles we could consider. I'll need to really analyze the details to determine the best answer.

Bok 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward project risk question. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key factors - the sub-contractor, the impact on testing, and the overall project timeline.

Patrick 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know we want to preserve the raster cell shapes, but I'm not sure if the other options like resampling technique or tile size would really affect that. I'm going to have to think about this one a bit more.

Paris 1 year ago

I'm not sure about this one. The options seem a bit confusing to me. I'll have to review my notes on trigger execution order.

Kenny 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by this question. What exactly is a "plan-driven approach" for business analysis? I'll need to think this through carefully to make sure I understand the context.

Kristofer 1 year ago

Iâ€™m confused about this one. I remember reading that while they have a role in fraud detection, theyâ€™re not solely responsible. Could it be False?

Daisy 2 years ago

Yes, that's true. So, it is definitely a product risk.

Justine 2 years ago

But wouldn't it also impact the testing required for the current cycle?

Galen 2 years ago

I agree with Daisy. If the sub-contractor fails, it will delay the release of the product.

Daisy 2 years ago

I think the correct answer is D.

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