ISTQB ATTA Exam - Topic 1 Question 104 Discussion

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Part 7 "Test Process & Incident Management"

As a technical test analyst, you have found out during test case design that the design document is incomplete. Which is an example of a good way to communicate that problem in an email? 1 credit [K2]

AE-mail: ''Until I have received an updated version of the design document, I will not do any work on the test design.''

BE-mail: ''When will it be possible to receive the missing information? Test design is impeded by a lack of clarity here.''

CE-mail: ''Here we go again. The developer gave us incomplete and ambiguous design specifications. Typical.''

DDo not communicate the problem, just log the delaying effect of the information problem and be ready to explain the delays to the test manager later.

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by Elza at Jan 12, 2025, 06:40 AM

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Long

3 months ago

B definitely shows initiative without being rude.

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Whitney

3 months ago

Wait, is it really okay to not communicate at all? Sounds risky.

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Celestina

3 months ago

Seriously, C is just unprofessional.

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Emmett

4 months ago

I disagree, A sounds too harsh.

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Soledad

4 months ago

Option B is the best choice! Clear and professional.

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Percy

4 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to choose between being assertive and passive. I think B is assertive without being rude, which is what we practiced.

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Leota

4 months ago

I think option C is unprofessional, but it does reflect frustration we might feel. I hope we learned to avoid that in our emails.

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Santos

4 months ago

I feel like option A is too harsh. We should definitely express our concerns, but I can't recall if we covered the best way to phrase it.

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Blair

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of clear communication in our practice sessions. I think option B sounds like the best approach, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Mila

5 months ago

I agree, option B is the way to go. We need to highlight the issue and request the information we need to move forward, but in a professional and constructive manner.

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Sheron

5 months ago

Option A seems a bit too harsh. We don't want to come across as confrontational, even if we're frustrated. I'd go with something more diplomatic like option B.

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Hannah

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should just log the delay or try to communicate the problem. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Alton

5 months ago

I think option B is the best approach here. We need to communicate the issue clearly and request the missing information, rather than just refusing to do any work.

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Linn

1 year ago

This question is a real *design* challenge, am I right? Haha, okay, I'll see myself out. But seriously, Option B is the way to go - let's nip this issue in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem.

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Chandra

11 months ago

D) Do not communicate the problem, just log the delaying effect of the information problem and be ready to explain the delays to the test manager later.

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Louisa

11 months ago

C) E-mail: ''Here we go again. The developer gave us incomplete and ambiguous design specifications. Typical.''

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Louis

12 months ago

B) E-mail: ''When will it be possible to receive the missing information? Test design is impeded by a lack of clarity here.''

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Tony

12 months ago

A) E-mail: ''Until I have received an updated version of the design document, I will not do any work on the test design.''

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Marcos

1 year ago

Option D? Really? That's just avoiding the problem altogether. Might as well just throw up our hands and say 'not my problem.' Option B is definitely the way to go here.

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Pete

1 year ago

Option A is a bit too harsh, and Option C just sounds like a rant. Option B strikes the right balance - it's professional and gets the point across without any unnecessary drama.

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Alberto

12 months ago

Yes, being professional and clear in communication is key in such situations.

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Margart

12 months ago

I agree, Option B is the best way to communicate the problem effectively.

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Cristal

12 months ago

Option B strikes the right balance - it's professional and gets the point across without any unnecessary drama.

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Georgiana

12 months ago

Option A is a bit too harsh, and Option C just sounds like a rant.

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Boris

1 year ago

I'd go with Option B as well. It's important to highlight the issue, but in a constructive way that focuses on finding a solution rather than placing blame.

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Claribel

1 year ago

Wow, this is a tricky one! Option B seems like the most diplomatic approach. We need to be proactive in communicating the problem, but without sounding too confrontational.

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