ISTQB_TEST MANAGEMENT_ The Test Process_1.1.3 Test Completion

 Test completion activities ensure the test phase is formally closed and lessons are captured for future improvements.

• Finalizing and Archiving Testware:

  • All test artifacts such as test cases, test data, logs, and scripts are archived.

  • These may be reused or audited in the future.

• Test Completion Reporting:

  • Summary report showing what was planned vs. achieved.

  • Includes metrics, defect stats, coverage, and remaining risks.

• Environment Cleanup:

  • Restore test environments, remove temporary data, release resources.

• Open Defects and Handover:

  • Ensure all known defects are documented and handed over to maintenance/support.

• Lessons Learned & Process Improvement:

  • Conduct retrospectives or post-mortems.

  • Document challenges, successes, and improvement suggestions.

✅ Mock Questions: 1.1.3 – Test Completion

Question 1 (K1 - Remember)

Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the test completion phase?

• A. Finalizing and archiving testware

• B. Preparing the test completion report

• C. Executing final regression tests

• D. Documenting lessons learned
  ✔️ Answer: C

Question 2 (K2 - Understand)

Why is it important to archive testware during test completion?

• A. To allow immediate reuse without review

• B. To eliminate the need for future planning

• C. To support audits, maintenance, and knowledge transfer

• D. To ensure all tests pass
  ✔️ Answer: C

Question 3 (K2 - Understand)

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a test completion report?

• A. To list test scripts that were automated

• B. To compare actual results with planned objectives and summarize outcomes

• C. To evaluate the UI experience for end users

• D. To measure developer productivity
  ✔️ Answer: B

Question 4 (K3 - Apply)

A project has completed testing but has several low-priority open defects. What should the Test Manager do before test closure?

• A. Wait until all defects are fixed

• B. Reject the build for release

• C. Communicate open defect status and obtain stakeholder approval

• D. Delete low-priority defects to clean up the tracker
  ✔️ Answer: C

Question 5 (K2 - Understand)

Which of the following is MOST useful for identifying test process improvement opportunities?

• A. Test execution logs

• B. Lessons learned during retrospectives

• C. Release notes from the development team

• D. User interface feedback
  ✔️ Answer: B