Discuss ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam Topic 2 Question 31

Which of the following would NOT be a common metric used for monitoring test preparation and execution?

ANumber of Test cases passed and failed

BPercentage of planned test cases designed

CNumber of test plan review comments

DPercentage of tasks complete in test environment preparation

Suggested Answer: C

Common metrics used for monitoring test preparation and execution typically include quantitative measures such as the number of test cases passed and failed, the percentage of planned test cases designed, and the percentage of tasks completed in test environment preparation. These metrics provide insights into the progress and effectiveness of the testing process. However, the number of test plan review comments is not a typical metric for this purpose, as it does not directly measure the progress or quality of test execution.

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31 comments · newest first

Caprice 10 months ago

Percentage of tasks complete is super important too!

Arlean 11 months ago

Wait, are we really not counting C? That seems odd.

James 11 months ago

Agreed, A is definitely a common one!

Arlene 11 months ago

I think C is more relevant than people realize.

Hubert 11 months ago

Definitely A, that's a standard metric.

Karima 12 months ago

The percentage of tasks complete in test environment preparation sounds relevant, but I wonder if it’s as commonly tracked as the others.

Yoko 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C being the least common metric, but I could be wrong. It seems more like a process metric than a test execution one.

Nathan 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like the percentage of planned test cases designed is usually important too.

Earleen 1 year ago

I think the number of test cases passed and failed is definitely a common metric, but I'm not sure about the number of test plan review comments.

Glenn 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on common test metrics to make sure I choose the right answer.

Otis 1 year ago

The number of test plan review comments doesn't seem directly related to test execution, so that's my best guess for the answer.

Louvenia 1 year ago

Percentage of planned test cases designed - that sounds like a good one to track progress. I'll keep that in mind.

Elenore 1 year ago

The number of test cases passed and failed seems like a pretty standard metric to me. But I'm not sure what the other options could be.

Julianna 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the common metrics used for test preparation and execution.

Rodrigo 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Percentage of tasks complete in test environment preparation, as it directly relates to the progress of test preparation.

Josephine 2 years ago

I agree with Geoffrey, because test plan review comments are not a direct measure of test preparation and execution.

Geoffrey 2 years ago

I think the answer is C) Number of test plan review comments.

Carrol 2 years ago

A is the way to go. Passing and failing tests is the only thing that matters, right? Who needs to plan or review anything?

Wynell 2 years ago

↳ replying to Carrol

B) Percentage of planned test cases designed

Alaine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Carrol

Exactly, that's the most important metric to track.

Freeman 2 years ago

↳ replying to Carrol

A) Number of Test cases passed and failed

Kate 2 years ago

D, for sure. Test environment preparation? That's like building a sandcastle in a hurricane.

Jestine 2 years ago

Definitely B. Designing test cases is like herding cats, am I right?

Ettie 2 years ago

I think the answer is C. Who cares about review comments when you have a million test cases to run?

Jolanda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I still think focusing on completing tasks in the test environment is crucial for successful testing.

Ira 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

Yeah, A and B are definitely more important for tracking progress in test execution.

Wilburn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

True, but ultimately the number of test cases passed and failed is what matters most.

Na 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I think D is also not as crucial as A and B for monitoring test preparation.

Emmett 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I agree, C seems like the least important metric to monitor.

Marylin 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

But what if those comments help improve the test cases and prevent failures?

Tambra 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I agree, review comments are not as important as the actual test cases.

ISTQB CTFL-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 31 Discussion