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ISTQB ATA Exam - Topic 3 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's ATA exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following criteria on test progress would enable the business to determine a likely 'go live' date?

(i) Number of tests planned versus number of tests executed

(ii) Number of high priority defects outstanding

(iii) The test team's timesheets in order to show how much effort has been devoted to testing

(iv) Number of tests passed and number failed

(v) Number of defects found in each development area

(vi) The rate at which defects are being found

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Suggested Answer: C

by Salley at Nov 19, 2025, 01:48 PM

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Annamae
1 month ago
Right! Those can delay the go live date.
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Glory
2 months ago
True, but we need to focus on high priority defects.
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Kattie
2 months ago
But (i), (iii), (v) gives a clear effort view.
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Nobuko
2 months ago
(iv), (v), (vi) shows the overall quality.
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Janna
2 months ago
I feel like (i) is a must-have for tracking progress.
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Gene
2 months ago
(iv) and (vi) are definitely important, but what about (v)?
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Joaquin
2 months ago
Wait, how can we rely on timesheets? That seems off.
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Steffanie
3 months ago
Totally agree with (i), (ii), (vi) being crucial!
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Gilma
3 months ago
I think (ii), (iii), (iv) are key for a go live date.
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Jettie
3 months ago
The rate of defect discovery is the real key here. (i), (ii), (vi) for the win!
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Rhea
4 months ago
Haha, the test team's timesheets? That's a good one. I'd go with (i), (ii), (vi) - the numbers don't lie.
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Colette
4 months ago
(ii), (iii), (iv) - the defect count, effort spent, and pass/fail rates are the most important factors in my opinion.
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Shannan
4 months ago
I lean towards option C because it includes both the number of tests executed and the outstanding defects, which seem critical for assessing readiness.
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Loreen
4 months ago
I feel like the rate at which defects are being found could indicate how close we are to going live, but I can't recall if that's the best measure.
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Macy
4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of tests executed versus tests planned. That might be relevant here too.
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Izetta
4 months ago
I think the number of high priority defects outstanding is crucial for determining the go live date, but I'm not sure if the timesheets really matter.
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Thea
5 months ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. There are a lot of different factors to consider, and I'm not sure which ones would be the most important for determining a go-live date. I'll have to review the criteria carefully and think it through step-by-step.
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Ty
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the right answer is option C - (i), (ii), and (vi). Those metrics around test progress, high priority defects, and the defect finding rate would give the business a clear picture of where things stand and when they could realistically go live.
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Weldon
5 months ago
Okay, I've got it. The criteria that would be most helpful are the number of high priority defects outstanding, the rate at which defects are being found, and the number of tests passed and failed. Those give a good sense of the overall progress and readiness for launch.
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Pearly
5 months ago
I'd go with (i), (ii), (vi) - the number of tests planned vs. executed, high priority defects, and the rate of defect discovery are key indicators.
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Dorothy
5 months ago
(iv), (v), (vi) seems like the most comprehensive set of criteria to determine a likely 'go live' date.
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Annamae
5 months ago
Agreed! The number of defects matters a lot.
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Glory
6 months ago
I think (i), (ii), (vi) is the best choice.
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Skye
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. There are a lot of different criteria listed here and I'm not sure which ones would be the most useful for determining a go-live date. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Selma
6 months ago
I think the key here is to look at the criteria that would give the business a sense of how close the project is to being ready to go live. The number of tests planned versus executed, the number of high priority defects, and the number of tests passed and failed seem like the most relevant metrics.
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Herminia
20 days ago
Definitely, those criteria help gauge the go live date.
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Pearline
25 days ago
Tests passed and failed give a clear picture of readiness.
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Detra
1 month ago
High priority defects really impact the timeline.
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Micah
1 month ago
I agree, the number of tests planned versus executed is crucial.
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Rodrigo
6 months ago
We need to focus on metrics that show progress.
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