ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

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Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

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

AManagement support

BParticipant support

CDefinition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)

DTraining in the review process

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Suggested Answer: C

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

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Tawanna

7 months ago

Management support is key, no doubt about it!

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Maryann

7 months ago

Training was covered, so that’s not the missing factor.

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Detra

7 months ago

Surprised they didn’t mention metrics for ROI! How will they know it’s worth it?

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Hyun

7 months ago

I think participant support is just as crucial.

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Karol

7 months ago

Definitely need management support for this to work!

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Linn

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

12 months ago

D) Training in the review process

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Arlette

1 year ago

C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)

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Yesenia

1 year ago

B) Participant support

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Phuong

1 year ago

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

11 months ago

D) Training in the review process

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Doug

11 months ago

C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)

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Dona

11 months ago

B) Participant support

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Darnell

11 months ago

A) Management support

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Marge

11 months ago

D) Training in the review process

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Ligia

1 year ago

C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)

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Hyman

1 year ago

B) Participant support

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Maynard

1 year ago

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

D) Training in the review process

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Louann

1 year ago

C) Definition and use of metrics to measure the ROI (Return On Investment)

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Stefanie

1 year ago

B) Participant support

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Lavelle

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

I agree with Sherrell. Without management support, it's hard to sustain the review process.

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Sherrell

1 year ago

I think management support is crucial for the success of formal reviews.

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