Context Of Testing Flashcards
(32 cards)
What is the primary responsibility of test managers?
Applying strategies, choosing test techniques, and formulating test plans tailored to the project.
What is a stakeholder?
People/groups with an interest in the product’s quality (direct/indirect).
Name five types of stakeholders in test management.
- Operations Team
- Test Leads/Managers
- Project & Product Manager/Owner
- Business User/Customer
- Developer Lead/Manager
What defines a ‘Latent’ stakeholder?
High influence but may not be interested.
What is a ‘Promoter’ stakeholder?
Highly influential and very interested.
What characterizes an ‘Apathetic’ stakeholder?
Not bothered about either influence or interest.
Define a ‘Defender’ stakeholder.
Interested in seeing the project completed but has limited influence.
What does SDLC stand for?
Software Development Life Cycle.
Describe the Sequential SDLC model.
Whole product developed in one sequence; left side is requirements & design, base is coding, right side is testing.
What is the Iterative SDLC model?
A repeating process to refine and improve, typically involving prototypes.
Explain the Incremental SDLC model.
Built and delivered a bit at a time; can be sequential or iterative.
What is Agile in the context of SDLC?
An iterative & incremental approach, allowing for fast changes and frequent communication.
What is a Hybrid SDLC model?
A mix of methodologies that may transition to Agile or meet specific requirements.
List key aspects of test management in a Hybrid model.
- Tracking efforts to align with best practices
- Team understanding and capability to transition
- Pros & Cons of the approach
- Improving team & stakeholder communications within sprints
What is the focus of test management in the Sequential model?
Getting it right early in the phase.
What is emphasized in Agile test management?
More frequent communication and less documentation.
What are the Sequential Model Test Management Activities?
- CT - Define Scope, Objectives, Completion Criteria
- CIT - Determine integration sequence with the dev team
- ST - Tailor planning
- SIT - Maintain progress linked to risk assessment
- AT - Collaborate with stakeholders for UAT
What is the purpose of the CT activity?
Define Scope, Objectives, and Completion Criteria while involving testers and coordinating with developers.
What does CIT focus on?
Determining integration sequence with the development team.
What is the goal of SIT?
Maintain progress and ensure scope & objectives are linked to risk assessment.
What does AT stand for in test management activities?
Acceptance Testing.
What are the types of tests mentioned?
- Functional
- Non-Functional
- Black Box
- White Box
What does Functional testing focus on?
Ensuring all functions are tested and meet requirements.
