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You are managing the system testing for a SOA based system. The integrated system consists of several subsystems:
- A SOA middleware
- A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
- A BRM (Billing and Revenue Management) system
- A SMS (Subscriber Management System) system and you performed a risk analysis based on these subsystems.
At the end of the scheduled period for test execution you produce a first classical report based on the traditional metrics of testing. Test pass/fail status and bug status (open/resolved) That table provides you a distorted picture of the quality risk, because there is no indication of the risk level of the failed tests, the tests not run, or the open bugs. Thus, you produce the following table to solve this distortion issue:
In the table above, where you have introduced the concept of risk weighting, the highest risk test or bug report has a score of 1, while the lowest risk test or bug report has a score of 0.04. Which of the following subsystems, based on the risk scores of the table, is most risky? K4 3 credits
Suggested Answer: C
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44 comments · newest first
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Bulah
11 months ago
I’m surprised the SMS system isn’t flagged as more risky!
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Nickolas
11 months ago
BRM has a lot of financial implications, so it could be high risk too.
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Carey
12 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought SOA would be riskier!
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Maurine
12 months ago
Totally agree, CRM usually has a lot of user interactions.
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Viola
12 months ago
I think the CRM system is the most risky based on the scores.
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Alba
1 year ago
If I remember correctly, the SOA middleware often has a lot of dependencies, which could lead to higher risk, but I need to double-check the risk scores from the table.
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Billye
1 year ago
I feel like the BRM system might be the most risky based on its impact on billing processes, but I can't recall the exact scores from our study materials.
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Dorthy
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question about risk assessment in SOA systems, and I want to say it was the CRM that had the highest risk, but I could be wrong.
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Willetta
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how risk weighting can change the perception of test results, but I'm not sure which subsystem had the highest risk score.
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Brande
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. For a qualitative measure, I could talk about the reputation and stakeholder perception of the organization. And for quantitative, maybe the amount of funding they donate or number of training courses they provide.
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Youlanda
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about link aggregation, so I'm ready to tackle this question. Time to select the two correct statements.
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Precious
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The measures described seem to span multiple layers of defense, from physical to perimeter to host. I'll have to review my notes on the defense-in-depth model to make sure I understand which layer this is targeting.
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Delila
1 year ago
I remember we discussed rules for Time Frame in Audiences in class, but I can't recall if they actually create recurring activities.
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Maxima
1 year ago
Wait, the SMS system has a max score of 1.0? Looks like someone's been texting a little too much during testing. Time to put the phones down and focus!
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Trinidad
1 year ago
C: Agreed, we can't afford to overlook any potential risks.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
B: Yeah, we need to pay more attention to that subsystem during testing.
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Phil
1 year ago
A: Looks like the SMS system is the riskiest based on the scores.
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Herminia
1 year ago
The BRM system seems to be the most risky, with a max score of 0.8. Time to break out the crystal ball and see if we can predict any billing nightmares ahead!
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Shasta
1 year ago
D) SMS
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Cyndy
1 year ago
C) BRM
FR
Franchesca
1 year ago
B) CRM
DE
Deane
1 year ago
A) SOA
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Thurman
1 year ago
Ah, the good old 'risk weighting' approach. No more distorted pictures, just cold, hard risk numbers. Now I can really dive in and figure out which system is giving the dev team the biggest headache.
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Karma
1 year ago
Looks like the SMS system has the highest risk score, with a max of 1.0. Gotta keep a close eye on that one, no room for any SMS mishaps!
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Franklyn
1 year ago
I think we should allocate more resources to testing the SMS system to ensure its stability in the integrated system.
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Gennie
1 year ago
It's crucial to address any issues in the SMS system before they escalate. Let's prioritize testing for it.
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Tresa
1 year ago
We definitely need to focus on testing the SMS system thoroughly to mitigate any potential risks.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
I agree, the SMS system seems to be the riskiest with a score of 1.0.
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Shaun
1 year ago
Let's make sure to closely monitor the SMS system for any potential issues.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I think we should prioritize testing on the SMS system to mitigate the risk.
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Jillian
1 year ago
Agreed, we can't afford any mishaps with the SMS system.
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Benedict
1 year ago
We definitely need to focus on the SMS system, it has the highest risk score.
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Roselle
1 year ago
Why do you think BRM is the most risky?
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Gearldine
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the most risky subsystem is the BRM.
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Dahlia
2 years ago
Hmm, the table shows the risk scores for the different subsystems. If the highest risk test or bug report has a score of 1, then the subsystem with the highest overall risk score is the one to focus on.
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Kristeen
1 year ago
D) SMS
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Cruz
1 year ago
D) SMS
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Mabel
1 year ago
C) BRM
DE
Delisa
1 year ago
B) CRM
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Tyra
1 year ago
A) SOA
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Tamesha
1 year ago
C) BRM
CL
Cletus
1 year ago
B) CRM
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Omega
1 year ago
A) SOA
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Roselle
2 years ago
I think the most risky subsystem is the CRM.