Chapter 5 Test Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a test plan?
To define the scope, objectives, approach, and resources for testing.
Name three elements typically found in a test plan.
Entry/exit criteria, test deliverables, test schedule.
What are test entry criteria?
Preconditions that must be met before testing can begin.
What are test exit criteria?
Conditions that must be satisfied to consider testing complete.
What is the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) technique used for?
Estimating testing effort by breaking it into smaller activities.
What is test monitoring?
The activity of tracking actual testing progress and comparing it with planned progress.
What is test control?
Taking corrective actions based on deviations found during test monitoring.
Name three test monitoring metrics.
% test cases executed, defect density, % passed tests.
What is configuration management?
Systematic management of changes to test artifacts and environments to ensure integrity and traceability.
What is a configuration item (CI)?
Any version-controlled asset (e.g. test case, code, environment, data).
What is a baseline in configuration management?
A formally approved version of a configuration item.
What is change control?
The process of approving or rejecting changes to baselined items.
What is a product risk?
A risk related to software quality or functionality (e.g. a core feature might fail).
What is a project risk?
A risk that affects testing activities or schedules (e.g. unstable test environment).
What is risk-based testing (RBT)?
A testing approach that prioritizes tests based on likelihood and impact of risks.
How is risk typically assessed?
By evaluating the likelihood of failure multiplied by its impact.
What is a defect?
A deviation from expected behavior identified during testing.
Name three key fields in a good defect report.
Steps to reproduce, expected result, actual result.
What does severity describe in a defect report?
The technical impact the defect has on the system.
What does priority describe in a defect report?
The business urgency to fix the defect.
Who usually sets severity?
The tester.
Who usually sets priority?
The product owner or project manager.
What is the simplified defect lifecycle?
New → Assigned → Fixed → Retested → Closed (or Reopened).
