Discuss ISTQB ISTQB-CTFL Exam Topic 6 Question 64

Consider the following examples of risks identified in different software development projects

[1]. It may not be possible to generate the expected workloads to run performance tests, due to the poor hardware equipment of the machines (load injectors) that should generate these workloads.

[ii]. A user's session on a web application is not invalidated after a certain period of inactivity (configured by the system administrator) of the user,

[iii]. The test team will not have an adequate requirements specification (since many requirements will still be missing) by the time test design and analysis activities should begin according to the test plan.

[IV]. Following a failure, the system is unable to continue to maintain its pre-failure operation and some data becomes corrupted.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A[ii] and [IV] are product risks; [i] and [iii] are project risks

B[ii]and [iii] are product risks. [I] and [IV] are project risks.

C[i], and [iV] are product risks; [ii] and [iii] are project risks

D[i], [II] and [iii] are product risks, [IV] is a project risk.

Suggested Answer: A

In software testing, risks are categorized into product risks and project risks. Product risks are associated with the potential of a product to fail in meeting its quality criteria. Project risks are related to potential issues that could affect the project's ability to deliver a product.

[i] is a project risk because it concerns the availability and adequacy of hardware resources for performance testing.

[ii] is a product risk because it pertains to a security and functionality issue within the web application.

[iii] is a project risk because it involves the availability of necessary requirements documentation for the testing process.

[iv] is a product risk because it relates to the system's functionality and data integrity after a failure.

Thus, statement A correctly classifies [ii] and [iv] as product risks and [i] and [iii] as project risks.

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12 comments · newest first

Tayna 3 days ago

Surprised that [ii] is considered a product risk, really?

Michal 8 days ago

I disagree, I think B) makes more sense.

Gary 13 days ago

A) seems right, product risks are about the product itself.

Jesusa 18 days ago

C) is wrong, [ii] is a clear product risk.

German 23 days ago

[i] is definitely a project risk, can't test without proper hardware.

Viki 29 days ago

Surprised that [ii] is a product risk, thought it was a basic feature!

Mollie 1 month ago

I disagree, I think B) makes more sense.

Julio 1 month ago

A) seems right, product risks are about the software itself.

Felix 1 month ago

I feel like [iii] is a project risk since it deals with requirements, but I’m uncertain about the classification of [IV].

Tora 2 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to categorize risks, and I think [i] relates to project resources, so it might be a project risk too.

Abraham 2 months ago

I think [ii] is definitely a product risk because it affects user experience, but I'm not clear about [IV] being a project risk.

Gertude 2 months ago

I remember discussing product risks and project risks in class, but I'm not entirely sure how to differentiate them in this context.

ISTQB-CTFL Exam - Topic 6 Question 64 Discussion