ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 10 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 10

SCENARIO 1

DreamPartner dating agency are redesigning their dating application following a major security breach in which sensitive customer data was made publically available. The redesign includes stronger security encryption and performance tuning.

The product risk register for the redesign project, which was produced after all requirements had been agreed, includes the following:

The organisational Test Strategy contains the following objectives:

1. A Risk-based lest approach must be adopted for all projects

2. Functional regression testing should start as soon as functional testing is complete

3. Automated tests may be run before or in parallel with manual tests

The project Test Plan has allocated 6 weeks to complete all test execution, with functional testing taking 3 weeks to execute, performance and security testing 2 weeks each and regression testing 1 week.

Which of the following options places the test suites (TS1 to TS5) in the correct order for test execution?

SELECT ONE OPTION

ATS3, TS1, TS2, TS5, TS4.

BTS1, TS2, TS5, TS3, TS4.

CTS3, TS4, TS1, TS2, TS5.

DTS5, TR1, TS3 TSA, TS2

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by Barb at Mar 05, 2025, 02:00 PM

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Cyril

4 months ago

Wait, what's TS5 supposed to cover again?

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Izetta

5 months ago

Totally agree, regression testing should follow functional testing!

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Mirta

5 months ago

6 weeks seems tight for all that testing, are they sure?

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Leonor

5 months ago

I think functional testing should come first, right?

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Tawna

5 months ago

Stronger security encryption is a must after that breach!

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Jade

5 months ago

I think TS3 is definitely the first one since it relates to security, but I’m not certain about the rest of the order. I wish I had more clarity on TS2 and TS5.

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Lai

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the order. I thought performance testing should come before regression testing, but I can’t recall the exact sequence.

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Soledad

6 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to prioritize regression testing after functional testing. I think TS1 should come after TS3.

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Myra

6 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of starting with security testing first after a breach, but I’m not sure which test suite corresponds to that.

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Adell

6 months ago

The time allocations are throwing me off a bit. I'll need to double-check my work to make sure I'm not missing any important factors in determining the correct order.

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Kimbery

6 months ago

This is a good example of a question that requires attention to detail and a solid understanding of test planning principles. I feel confident I can work through this step-by-step.

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Dell

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to follow the test strategy objectives and prioritize the high-risk areas first, then fit in the other test suites.

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Maddie

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different test suites and the time allocations. I'll need to re-read the details carefully to make sure I understand the right order.

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Olene

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question, just need to carefully analyze the information provided and apply the test strategy objectives.

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Dierdre

1 year ago

Hmm, I wonder if they'll include a feature to check if your date has a criminal record. TS3 and TS4 sound like the way to go.

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Golda

1 year ago

The project test plan is pretty clear. I'd go with TS3, TS1, TS2, TS5, TS4 to follow the timeline and objectives.

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Dorothy

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I would go with TS3, TS4, TS1, TS2, TS5 to be safe.

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Devorah

11 months ago

I think TS1, TS2, TS5, TS3, TS4 would be a better order for test execution.

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Linsey

1 year ago

I agree, TS3, TS1, TS2, TS5, TS4 seems like the correct order based on the project test plan.

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Marya

1 year ago

Haha, I bet the security breach was because someone forgot to update their dating profile. Anyway, I agree that TS3 and TS4 should come first.

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Fanny

12 months ago

Definitely, we can't afford any more security breaches or performance issues.

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Brunilda

1 year ago

I agree, those are crucial for ensuring the application is secure and runs smoothly.

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Louvenia

1 year ago

I think TS3 and TS4 should definitely come first for security and performance testing.

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France

1 year ago

I think Nobuko might be right, as TS3 is for performance and security testing, which should come before functional testing.

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Bok

1 year ago

But the project Test Plan allocated 6 weeks for test execution, with functional testing taking 3 weeks to execute. So, TS1 should come first.

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Nobuko

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe it should be TS3, TS1, TS2, TS5, TS4.

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Bok

1 year ago

I think the correct order is TS1, TS2, TS5, TS3, TS4.

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Zita

1 year ago

Security and performance are definitely the top priorities here. I think TS3 and TS4 should be executed first to ensure the application is secure and optimized.

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Reid

1 year ago

Yes, starting with TS3 for security testing makes sense. Then we can move on to TS4 for performance testing.

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Lucina

1 year ago

I think TS3 should be executed before TS4 to ensure security is in place before optimizing performance.

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Kati

1 year ago

I agree, security and performance should be the top priorities. TS3 and TS4 should definitely be executed first.

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