ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

Which statement about defect management in hybrid software development is TRUE?

AWhen multiple teams are working to different development models, fixes should be aligned to a separate plan that reflects the characteristics of their development model

BWhen multiple teams are working in different development models, they will need to use different defect management tools

CDefect management meetings should be held more often by teams working in Agile ways than those working in sequential ways

DDefect management meetings should be held more often by teams working in sequential ways than those working in Agile ways

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Suggested Answer: A

A hybrid approach often necessitates flexible planning across development models. Aligning defect fixes to the specific development characteristics ensures clarity and efficiency.

''The way in which defects are logged may vary depending on... the test level and the software development lifecycle model.''

-- ISTQB-CTFL_Syllabus_2018_V3.1, section 5.6

by Annelle at Nov 22, 2025, 10:59 AM

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Bea

1 month ago

A is the best choice. Flexibility is key in hybrid setups.

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Shannan

1 month ago

I lean towards D. Sequential teams need more structure.

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Fannie

2 months ago

I feel C is right. Agile teams need more frequent updates.

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Keva

2 months ago

B seems plausible too. Different tools for different models.

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Mose

2 months ago

I agree, A makes sense. Each model has unique needs.

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Bok

2 months ago

I think A is true. Different models need tailored plans.

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Breana

2 months ago

I thought all teams used the same tools, this is interesting!

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Ryan

2 months ago

Wait, D? That sounds off, why would sequential teams meet more?

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Stephaine

3 months ago

C makes sense, Agile teams are always iterating.

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Leota

3 months ago

I disagree, B seems more accurate. Different tools are essential!

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Christoper

3 months ago

Option D? Really? That's the opposite of how it should be. Agile teams are all about rapid feedback and fixing issues early.

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Thaddeus

4 months ago

Option C is clearly the right answer. Agile teams need to address defects more frequently than sequential teams.

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Dierdre

4 months ago

Option B is just silly. Teams can use the same defect management tools regardless of their development model.

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Yvonne

4 months ago

I think option A is correct. Aligning fixes to a separate plan makes sense when teams are using different development models.

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Aretha

4 months ago

I thought we covered that sequential teams usually have more structured processes, so maybe D is the right choice? I'm not completely confident though.

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Octavio

4 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it mentioned Agile teams needing more frequent meetings, which makes me lean towards C.

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Frankie

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think we talked about how Agile and sequential teams might use the same tools, so B feels off.

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Ronna

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer. Defect management is typically more formal and less frequent in sequential development, compared to the more iterative Agile approach.

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Ira

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option A. When you have multiple teams working in different models, it makes sense that you'd need to align the defect management to account for those differences.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know that Agile teams tend to have more frequent check-ins and iterations, so option C seems plausible. But I'm not sure if that applies to defect management specifically.

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Kyoko

5 months ago

I remember discussing how different teams might need tailored plans for defect fixes, so A seems plausible.

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Barbra

5 months ago

A is definitely true, teams need to align their plans.

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Misty

6 months ago

Haha, option D is a joke. Defect management in sequential models? Good luck with that!

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Elza

6 months ago

I'm not totally sure about this one. I think the key is understanding how the development models affect the defect management process, but I'm not confident in my ability to compare them.

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Fletcher

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between Agile and sequential development models and how that might impact defect management.

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