| Phase | Description | Project/Team-Level Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initiating | Define scope and objectives of improvement with stakeholder agreement. | Smaller scale compared to org level; faster decision-making. |
| Diagnosing | Assess current test process to find gaps or inefficiencies. Use model or metrics for analysis. | Retrospectives and lightweight metrics common in Agile/teams. |
| Establishing | Create a formal or informal test improvement plan with prioritized actions. | Prioritization based on ROI, risks, team goals, and benefits. |
| Acting | Implement improvements via training, pilot programs, and full roll-out. | Pilot changes before full adoption within teams/projects. |
| Learning | Evaluate outcomes, benefits, and lessons learned to inform future cycles. | Feedback loop for next sprint/project planning. |
Q1. A test team in an Agile project decides to improve their regression testing process. They assess their current practices during a sprint retrospective. Which IDEAL phase are they currently in?
A. Initiating
B. Diagnosing
C. Establishing
D. Learning
✅ Answer: B
Q2. During a team meeting, the stakeholders and test manager agree that test automation should be a focus area. Which IDEAL phase is this?
A. Acting
B. Diagnosing
C. Initiating
D. Learning
✅ Answer: C
Q3. A team lists down actions like introducing pair testing, updating templates, and tool upgrades, and prioritizes them based on impact and feasibility. This reflects:
A. Diagnosing
B. Establishing
C. Acting
D. Learning
✅ Answer: B
Q4. After implementing exploratory testing practices, the team notices improved defect detection. They document findings and suggest repeating the approach. Which phase is this?
A. Initiating
B. Acting
C. Diagnosing
D. Learning
✅ Answer: D
Q5. A test manager rolls out a new defect management workflow after training and piloting it within one project. This is part of:
A. Establishing
B. Acting
C. Diagnosing
D. Learning
✅ Answer: B
Q1. What is the primary goal of the Diagnosing phase in the IDEAL model?
A. Define improvement ROI
B. Measure previous improvements
C. Identify gaps in current process
D. Deploy changes
✅ Answer: C
Q2. Which factor is not typically considered while prioritizing improvements in the Establishing phase?
A. Risks
B. Team size
C. ROI
D. Strategic alignment
✅ Answer: B
Q3. In a Scrum environment, the retrospective is most closely aligned with which IDEAL phase?
A. Initiating
B. Diagnosing
C. Learning
D. Acting
✅ Answer: B
Q4. Which of the following best describes the Learning phase in the IDEAL model?
A. Training new team members
B. Analyzing the effectiveness of improvements
C. Planning changes
D. Collecting metrics
✅ Answer: B
Q5. Which of the following would be part of the Acting phase?
A. Holding a retrospective
B. Defining stakeholder expectations
C. Piloting new review process
D. Identifying improvement areas
✅ Answer: C
Q6. The IDEAL model aligns with which broader improvement cycle?
A. OODA Loop
B. DMAIC
C. PDCA
D. RACI
✅ Answer: C
Q7. A lightweight plan with informal tasks is most common in:
A. Organizational IDEAL model
B. Project/Agile-level IDEAL
C. Legacy systems only
D. Risk-based testing only
✅ Answer: B
Q8. Who typically agrees on the scope in the Initiating phase?
A. Testers
B. Project manager
C. Stakeholders
D. QA Engineers
✅ Answer: C
Q9. What follows after improvements are implemented?
A. Final reporting
B. Metrics archiving
C. Learning phase
D. Retrospective only
✅ Answer: C
Q10. What is a likely result of failing to perform the Learning phase?
A. Higher test costs
B. Reduced tester morale
C. Repetition of ineffective practices
D. Late delivery
✅ Answer: C
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