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ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 7 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 7
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Which three of the following would be considered a good mix of technical and interpersonal skills (hard and soft), for a test team leader?

a. Ability to compliment a developer.

b. Presenting information regarding a test project progress to stakeholders

c. Using a configuration management tool.

d. Ability to read a development coding language

e. Assessing a failure and documenting it correctly.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Britt at Mar 05, 2025, 06:47 AM

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Martha
6 months ago
I disagree, I’d pick a, b, and e for a better balance.
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Desire
6 months ago
c is a must-have for any test leader, no doubt!
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Charlene
6 months ago
Surprised that people think complimenting a developer is a skill!
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Felicidad
7 months ago
I think a is important too, but not sure it fits here.
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Judy
7 months ago
Definitely b, d, and e! Those are key skills.
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Reiko
7 months ago
I lean towards option D because assessing failures and communicating progress are essential, but I’m not completely confident about the coding part.
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Willow
7 months ago
I remember practicing questions like this, and I think a mix of technical and soft skills is key. Maybe B is the best choice?
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Carlton
7 months ago
I'm not so sure about option D. While reading code is useful, I feel like the interpersonal skills are more critical in leadership.
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Maia
8 months ago
I think option B sounds right because presenting to stakeholders and documenting failures are definitely important skills for a team leader.
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Louisa
8 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The test team leader needs a mix of hard and soft skills, so I'd go with option C - the ability to complement a developer, use a configuration management tool, and read development code.
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Carolynn
8 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think the ability to present information to stakeholders and assess/document failures are both important interpersonal and technical skills for a test team leader. I'm leaning towards option B.
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Muriel
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of skills, but I'm not sure which combination would be considered the "best" mix. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Alease
8 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to identify the mix of technical and interpersonal skills that would be most valuable for a test team leader.
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Lashawna
1 year ago
Wait, I thought the answer was 'all of the above' - a true test team leader can do it all, right?
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Louis
1 year ago
I'm going with c, d, and e. Reading code and using the right tools are just as important as assessing failures.
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Pearly
1 year ago
Definitely a, c, and e. Soft skills like complimenting developers and technical skills like config management are crucial.
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Dong
1 year ago
Absolutely, it's all about finding the right balance between hard and soft skills.
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Angelyn
1 year ago
Yes, being able to communicate with developers and use technical tools is key.
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Janet
1 year ago
I agree, a mix of soft and technical skills is important for a test team leader.
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Hollis
1 year ago
I see your point, Marjory. Those skills are definitely valuable in a test team leader role.
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Marjory
1 year ago
I believe c, d and e are crucial for technical and interpersonal skills.
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Vinnie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd say b, d, and e. A test team leader needs to be able to communicate with stakeholders and document issues effectively.
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Angella
1 year ago
Yes, a mix of technical and interpersonal skills is essential for a test team leader.
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Marci
1 year ago
Using a configuration management tool is also crucial for technical skills.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
I agree, communication with stakeholders and documenting issues are key.
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Albert
1 year ago
I think b, d, and e are important for a test team leader.
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Margart
1 year ago
I agree with Nell, those skills are important for a test team leader.
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Nell
1 year ago
I think a, b and e would be a good mix.
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