ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 2 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following statements describing how identified product quality risks should be mitigated and managed, is true?

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AThe extent of re-testing and regression testing activities should be based on the risk level

BThe identification of new risks, the re-assessment of the level of existing risks and the evaluation of the effectiveness of risk mitigation activities should only occur at the very beginning of a project

CRisk mitigation of product quality risks can be effective only after starting test execution

DThe priority of the development and execution of tests should not be based on the risk level but only on the likelihood

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Suggested Answer: A

by Giovanna at Jul 04, 2025, 05:03 PM

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Helga

2 months ago

Wait, B says risk assessment only happens at the start? That can't be right!

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Pearlene

2 months ago

C seems off, you need to manage risks before testing starts.

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Tula

3 months ago

Just to clarify, A is the best approach for testing strategies.

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Pamella

3 months ago

I disagree with D, risk level should always be a priority.

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Caitlin

3 months ago

A is definitely true, risk level matters!

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Tawanna

3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think prioritizing tests based on risk is crucial, so D doesn't seem right.

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Jackie

4 months ago

C sounds familiar, but I thought we could mitigate risks even before test execution starts.

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Nikita

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but B seems off since risks can change throughout a project, right?

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Kristel

4 months ago

I remember discussing how risk levels should influence testing activities, so I think A might be correct.

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King

4 months ago

This is a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of risk management principles. I'll consider the relationship between risk level, testing activities, and the ongoing evaluation of risks and mitigation efforts.

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Izetta

4 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to identify the statement that accurately describes how identified product quality risks should be mitigated and managed. I'll weigh the options and select the one that best fits that criteria.

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Carli

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of risk management, but I'll need to carefully read through each one to determine which is the true statement.

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Chandra

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about risk mitigation strategies. I'll focus on understanding the key points about risk assessment and testing activities.

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Tamekia

7 months ago

I'm going with A. Seems like the most logical approach to managing product quality risks. Though I do wonder who comes up with these exam questions...

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