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ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Posted by Sylvia on Mar 26, 2023 at 01:11 AM

You are a Test Manager working for a software organization where reviews have never been applied. After a meeting with your managers examining a business case for reviews, (including their costs, benefits, and potential issues), the management finally decides to adopt formal reviews for future projects.

You have been given a budget that you have spent to provide training in the review process and to introduce the review process on a pilot project.

On that pilot project the introduction of reviews has been very positive in terms of positive involvement from all the participants. All the reviews applied to different documents have been very effective for their purposes (especially at revealing defects).

Which of the following answers describes an important success factor for the introduction of formal reviews which is missing in this scenario?

K4 3 credits

Suggested Answer: C

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35 comments · newest first
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Tawanna 11 months ago
Management support is key, no doubt about it!
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Maryann 11 months ago
Training was covered, so that’s not the missing factor.
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Detra 12 months ago
Surprised they didn’t mention metrics for ROI! How will they know it’s worth it?
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Hyun 12 months ago
I think participant support is just as crucial.
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Karol 12 months ago
Definitely need management support for this to work!
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Linn 1 year ago
Training was definitely mentioned as a key element, but since they already provided training, I wonder if that’s really the missing factor in this scenario.
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Goldie 1 year ago
I feel like we talked about metrics in class, but I can't recall if they were emphasized as a success factor for introducing reviews. It seems like measuring ROI could help justify the process.
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Danica 1 year ago
I think participant support is also important, but I'm not sure if it’s the most critical factor here. We did practice questions about team dynamics and their impact on reviews.
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Darell 1 year ago
I remember we discussed how crucial management support is for any new process to succeed. Without it, the initiative might not get the necessary resources or attention.
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Robt 1 year ago
I'm a bit confused here. Do I need to use `map()` or `filter()`? And what's the difference between those two methods? I'll have to review my notes on Java streams.
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Cecil 1 year ago
Okay, this looks like a question on the characteristics of a perfectly competitive market. I think I've got a good handle on this, so I'll just focus on selecting the two most likely characteristics.
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Johnna 1 year ago
The key here is understanding what the loop is doing with the measurements. I'll break it down step-by-step to determine the correct output.
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Caren 1 year ago
Nailed it! The missing piece is definitely the metrics to measure the ROI. Without that, it's like trying to justify a new coffee machine in the break room - no one's gonna take you seriously. Gotta show 'em the money, am I right?
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Glory 1 year ago
↳ replying to Caren
D) Training in the review process
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Arlette 1 year ago
↳ replying to Caren
C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)
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Yesenia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Caren
B) Participant support
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Phuong 1 year ago
↳ replying to Caren
A) Management support
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Renea 1 year ago
Hmm, this scenario is almost perfect, but I agree with the others - the lack of metrics to measure the ROI is a real oversight. I mean, how else are you going to convince the bean counters that all this review stuff is worth the investment? Gotta have the numbers to back it up, my friend.
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Malissa 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
D) Training in the review process
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Doug 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)
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Dona 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
B) Participant support
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Darnell 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
A) Management support
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Marge 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
D) Training in the review process
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Ligia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)
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Hyman 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
B) Participant support
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Maynard 1 year ago
↳ replying to Renea
A) Management support
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Kristal 1 year ago
Wow, this is a tricky one! All the options seem pretty important, but I think the definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI is the secret sauce that's missing here. Without that, how can you prove the reviews are worth the effort, you know?
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Selma 1 year ago
↳ replying to Kristal
D) Training in the review process
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Louann 1 year ago
↳ replying to Kristal
C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)
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Stefanie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Kristal
B) Participant support
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Lavelle 1 year ago
↳ replying to Kristal
A) Management support
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Kiley 1 year ago
The scenario seems to have covered all the key elements for a successful review process introduction - management support, participant buy-in, and effective training. The missing piece could be the use of metrics to measure the ROI, which is crucial for justifying the investment.
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Adell 1 year ago
I believe defining and using metrics to measure ROI is also important. It helps in evaluating the effectiveness of the reviews.
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Remedios 2 years ago
I agree with Sherrell. Without management support, it's hard to sustain the review process.
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Sherrell 2 years ago
I think management support is crucial for the success of formal reviews.
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