ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 3 Question 77 Discussion

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Question #: 77
Topic #: 3

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In the test strategy document your organization declares:

- To adopt a V-model development lifecycle, with three formal levels of testing. unit, integration and system testing

- To use a blended risk-based and regression-averse testing strategy for each level of testing The following is an excerpt of the ''approach'' section for the system test plan document of a new project:

''Testing will only use manual tests. Due to the short period of time for test execution, the following activities will be performed in parallel with test execution: Test planning, test analysis and test design.

Basic metrics will be taken for test effort (i.e. person-hours), test cases executed (passed/failed), and incidents (no more metrics, such as code coverage, will be collected).'' In the system test plan, no deviations from the test strategy are described. Based only on the given information, which of the following statements is true?

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AThe approach described in the system test plan document is consistent with the test strategy

BThe approach described in the system test plan document is consistent with the risk-based testing strategy, but it is inconsistent with the regression testing strategy

CThe approach described in the system test plan document is consistent with the regression testing strategy, but it is inconsistent with the risk-based testing strategy

DThe approach described the system test plan document is inconsistent with both the risk-based and regression testing strategies

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Suggested Answer: D

by Gretchen at Nov 26, 2025, 02:45 AM

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Dean

17 hours ago

Definitely feels inconsistent with both strategies mentioned.

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Francene

6 days ago

Not sure if this aligns with risk-based testing at all.

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Lavera

11 days ago

Wait, no code coverage metrics? That’s a bit surprising.

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Mauricio

16 days ago

I think it's fine to do test planning in parallel, saves time!

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Tamie

21 days ago

Haha, "no more metrics, such as code coverage"? Sounds like someone's trying to avoid doing their job properly.

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Valentin

27 days ago

Option A seems correct. The test plan mentions manual testing, which aligns with the V-model approach.

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Teddy

1 month ago

I recall that risk-based testing prioritizes tests based on risk, and I'm uncertain if just using manual tests aligns with that.

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Jame

1 month ago

This question feels similar to one we practiced about test strategies. I think the answer might be D, but I'm not completely confident.

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Rima

1 month ago

I think the focus on manual testing might conflict with the regression-averse approach, but I need to double-check the definitions.

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Irving

2 months ago

I remember that the V-model emphasizes testing at each stage, but I'm not sure how manual testing fits into the risk-based strategy.

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Floyd

2 months ago

Hmm, this is tricky. I'm leaning towards option D, that the system test plan is inconsistent with both the risk-based and regression testing strategies. The parallel activities and limited metrics don't seem to align with those approaches.

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Mickie

2 months ago

Based on the information provided, I think the system test plan approach is inconsistent with both the risk-based and regression testing strategies outlined in the overall test strategy. The lack of specific activities for those approaches is a red flag.

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Rochell

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused here. The system test plan doesn't mention anything about risk-based or regression testing, so I'm not sure how to evaluate that. Maybe I'm missing something in the details.

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Cherri

2 months ago

I think A is the right choice. It aligns with the strategy.

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Justine

2 months ago

The plan only uses manual tests, which seems limiting.

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Quentin

3 months ago

Hmm, the parallel activities during test execution are a bit concerning. Shouldn't they be done before testing?

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Kirk

3 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The lack of metrics like code coverage seems to contradict the risk-based strategy.

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Kenda

3 months ago

Okay, let's see. The test strategy calls for a V-model with three levels of testing, and a blended risk-based and regression-averse approach. The system test plan says they'll only do manual testing and do other activities in parallel. Sounds like it might not be fully aligned.

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Tony

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. The key is to really understand the test strategy and how it aligns with the system test plan. I'll need to carefully analyze each part.

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