Discuss ISTQB ATA Exam Topic 3 Question 96

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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A(ii), (iii), (iv)

B(i), (iii), (v)

C(i), (ii), (vi)

D(iv), (v), (vi)

Suggested Answer: C

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30 comments · newest first

Annamae 6 months ago

Right! Those can delay the go live date.

Glory 6 months ago

True, but we need to focus on high priority defects.

Kattie 6 months ago

But (i), (iii), (v) gives a clear effort view.

Nobuko 6 months ago

(iv), (v), (vi) shows the overall quality.

Janna 7 months ago

I feel like (i) is a must-have for tracking progress.

Gene 7 months ago

(iv) and (vi) are definitely important, but what about (v)?

Joaquin 7 months ago

Wait, how can we rely on timesheets? That seems off.

Steffanie 8 months ago

Totally agree with (i), (ii), (vi) being crucial!

Gilma 8 months ago

I think (ii), (iii), (iv) are key for a go live date.

Jettie 8 months ago

The rate of defect discovery is the real key here. (i), (ii), (vi) for the win!

Rhea 8 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.

Colette 8 months ago

(ii), (iii), (iv) - the defect count, effort spent, and pass/fail rates are the most important factors in my opinion.

Shannan 8 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.

Loreen 9 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.

Macy 9 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of tests executed versus tests planned. That might be relevant here too.

Izetta 9 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.

Thea 9 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.

Ty 9 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.

Weldon 9 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.

Pearly 10 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.

Dorothy 10 months ago

(iv), (v), (vi) seems like the most comprehensive set of criteria to determine a likely 'go live' date.

Annamae 10 months ago

Agreed! The number of defects matters a lot.

Glory 10 months ago

I think (i), (ii), (vi) is the best choice.

Skye 11 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.

Selma 11 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.

Herminia 5 months ago

↳ replying to Selma

Definitely, those criteria help gauge the go live date.

Pearline 5 months ago

↳ replying to Selma

Tests passed and failed give a clear picture of readiness.

Detra 6 months ago

↳ replying to Selma

High priority defects really impact the timeline.

Micah 6 months ago

↳ replying to Selma

I agree, the number of tests planned versus executed is crucial.

Rodrigo 10 months ago

↳ replying to Selma

We need to focus on metrics that show progress.

ISTQB ATA Exam - Topic 3 Question 96 Discussion