Discuss ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam Topic 2 Question 19

You are the Test Manager of a risk-based testing effort. You develop the following graph to show residual risk. Assume that "Risks mitigated" represents passed tests and "Risks not mitigated"

represents failed tests and other discovered failures.

Which of the following answers best represents what the graph shows? [3]

AProject is behind schedule based on bug fix rate

BProject is on schedule based on total number of test cases executed

CProject is at risk due to the number of failed tests

DProject is ahead of schedule due to number of risks addressed

Suggested Answer: C

The graph indicates that a significant portion of risks, 29%, have not been mitigated, which suggests that these are either failed tests or other discovered failures. This level of unmitigated risk puts the project at risk, as it implies that there are still substantial issues that need to be addressed.

Reference: The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager documents outline the importance of risk-based testing and the interpretation of residual risk graphs.These graphs are used to communicate the current status of risk mitigation efforts in the project, and a high percentage of unmitigated risks is a clear indicator of potential problems1.

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26 comments · newest first

Carol 1 month ago

A could be true too. If bug fix rate is low, we’re behind.

Agustin 1 month ago

D seems right. If risks are addressed, we might be ahead.

Tamala 2 months ago

I agree with C. The graph shows significant issues.

Moira 2 months ago

I think C is the best choice. Too many failed tests mean high risk.

Ricki 2 months ago

A could be true too. If bug fix rate is low, we might fall behind schedule.

Huey 2 months ago

D seems more optimistic. If risks are addressed, we might be ahead.

Karon 2 months ago

I agree, C shows the project is at risk. We need to address those failures.

Earleen 2 months ago

I think C is the best choice. Too many failed tests mean high risk.

Carlota 3 months ago

A could be true too, but C captures the urgency of the situation better.

Clorinda 3 months ago

D looks tempting, but I feel C is more accurate. Failed tests are concerning.

Rikki 3 months ago

I agree with C. The graph shows significant risks not mitigated.

Tamra 3 months ago

I think C is the best choice. Too many failed tests mean we're at risk.

Major 3 months ago

Total number of tests executed doesn't tell the whole story!

Sommer 4 months ago

I think D is a bit optimistic, given the failures.

Marleen 5 months ago

Surprised by how many risks are still not mitigated!

Maybelle 5 months ago

I agree, C seems to be the right choice here.

Johnathon 5 months ago

Looks like a lot of failed tests. Definitely at risk.

Timothy 6 months ago

Wait, are we really ahead of schedule? That graph looks rough!

Leonora 6 months ago

Definitely behind schedule with that many failures!

Alisha 6 months ago

Not sure about that, could be just a few critical bugs.

Georgiann 6 months ago

I think it's clear the project is at risk.

Louann 6 months ago

Looks like a lot of risks are still out there.

Kati 6 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I think option D makes sense if we consider the risks addressed, but I still have doubts about the overall context.

Christiane 7 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the implications of the graph. Could it also suggest that the project is behind schedule?

Lashawna 7 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to analyze risk levels based on test results. I feel like option C could be the right choice here.

Tran 7 months ago

I think the graph might indicate that the project is at risk due to the number of failed tests, but I'm not entirely sure.

ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion