1.1 The Test Process
1.1.1 Test Planning Activities:
Start as early as possible (ideally before requirements).
Define objectives, scope, resources, approach, schedule, deliverables, and participants.
Risk analysis and treatment planning are integral.
Estimate resource needs based on strategy and constraints.
Prepare and approve a test plan.
Question 1 (K2 - Understand)
Which of the following best describes the purpose of test planning in a project?
A. To finalize all test cases before development starts
B. To define the defect triage process for test execution
C. To define objectives, scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables for testing
D. To ensure test automation is applied throughout all test levels
✔️ Answer: C
Question 2 (K2 - Understand)
Which statement correctly describes when test planning should ideally start?
A. After code implementation begins
B. After integration testing is complete
C. Before requirements are identified
D. Just before test execution
✔️ Answer: C
Question 3 (K1 - Remember)
Which international standard defines test management processes covering planning, monitoring, and completion?
A. ISO/IEC 25010
B. ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2
C. IEEE 829
D. ISO 9001
✔️ Answer: B
Question 4 (K2 - Understand)
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a test plan?
A. Test objectives
B. Test data archiving guidelines
C. Test deliverables
D. Test participants
✔️ Answer: B
Question 5 (K3 - Apply)
You are the Test Manager for a complex banking project. You are in the test planning phase. The project has strict compliance needs and tight deadlines. What should you do FIRST?
A. Estimate test effort for each module based on previous projects
B. Define test exit criteria with stakeholders
C. Understand the project context and obtain stakeholder approval for planning activities
D. Assign test cases to testers immediately to begin execution
✔️ Answer: C
Question 6 (K2 - Understand)
Which of the following best describes the relationship between test planning and risk management?
A. Test planning should avoid referencing risks to avoid stakeholder panic.
B. Risk identification and treatment should only be done during test closure.
C. Test planning includes identifying risks and selecting appropriate mitigation strategies.
D. Risk management is not part of test planning and is handled solely by project management.
✔️ Answer: C
Question 7 (K3 - Apply)
A project involves both hardware and software components. The hardware component is being developed by a third-party vendor. What should be considered when defining the test approach in your plan?
A. Only internal test tools and environments
B. Stakeholder disagreements and defect priorities
C. Organizational test strategy, regulatory requirements, and third-party dependencies
D. System usability and compliance metrics only
✔️ Answer: C
Question 8 (K4 - Analyze)
During test planning, you identify a risk that a core component may be delayed by the development team. How should you reflect this in your test plan?
A. Ignore it and proceed with standard timelines
B. Schedule test activities assuming no delay
C. Define a risk mitigation action, such as prioritizing dependent tests for later execution
D. Add more testers to the project to compensate
✔️ Answer: C
Question 9 (K1 - Remember)
Which of the following is part of understanding the test context during planning?
A. Preparing training sessions for developers
B. Reviewing the scope of the test and identifying test items
C. Reviewing system logs
D. Creating manual test scripts
✔️ Answer: B
Question 10 (K2 - Understand)
Why is test planning considered an iterative process?
A. It depends entirely on external audit approval.
B. It has to be repeated due to changes in programming languages.
C. It is updated throughout the project to reflect changes and feedback.
D. It only works in Agile methodologies.
✔️ Answer: C
1. What is the main goal of test planning in a project?
A. To prepare the defect report template
B. To define automation frameworks
C. To define objectives, scope, schedule, and deliverables
D. To decide on the release date of the software
2. When should test planning ideally begin?
A. After the development phase
B. After UAT begins
C. Before requirements are identified
D. After integration testing starts
3. Which standard provides guidelines for test planning and management?
A. ISO 9001
B. IEEE 829
C. ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2
D. ISO/IEC 25010
4. Which of the following would NOT typically be included in a test plan?
A. Test scope
B. List of automation frameworks
C. Resource allocation
D. Test deliverables
5. In the context of test planning, what is the correct action when risks are identified?
A. Document them and ignore unless they become critical
B. Delay testing to handle risks at the end of the project
C. Select and document appropriate risk treatment strategies
D. Inform development to handle all risk management
6. What should be the first step in the test planning activity?
A. Assign test cases to team members
B. Understand the test context and organize planning with stakeholder approval
C. Start regression test case writing
D. Estimate overall project budget
7. What is one reason test planning is considered iterative?
A. To allow retesting in production
B. To reduce cost of automation tools
C. To adjust plans as project changes occur
D. To align test plans with competitor products
8. Why is it important to estimate and allocate resources during test planning?
A. To ensure there are more developers than testers
B. To enable automated test execution
C. To plan test environments, data, and staff efficiently
D. To satisfy ISO 9001 certification
9. Which of the following is a valid risk treatment strategy in test planning?
A. Outsourcing test activities to another project
B. Increasing the complexity of test cases
C. Applying preventive, corrective, or mitigating actions
D. Reducing test coverage to meet deadlines
10. Which document must be accepted by all key stakeholders during test planning?
A. Test exit report
B. Traceability matrix
C. Test plan
D. Test script
✅ Answer Key
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