Chapter 5: test manager v tester

Question 1

Plan the test activities by considering the context, and understanding the test objectives and risks. This may include selecting test approaches, estimating test time, effort and cost, acquiring resources, defining test levels and test cycles, and planning defect management

Answer 1

Test manager

Question 2

Write and update the test plan(s)

Answer 2

Test manager

Question 3

Coordinate the test plan(s) with project managers, product owners, and others

Answer 3

Test manager

Question 4

Adapt planning based on test results and progress (sometimes documented in test progress reports, and/or in test summary reports for other testing already completed on the project) and take any actions necessary for test control

Answer 4

Test manager

Question 5

Analyse, review, and assess requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, specifications, and models for testability (i.e., the test basis)

Answer 5

Tester

Question 6

Review and contribute to test plans

Answer 6

Tester

Question 7

Identify and document test conditions, and capture traceability between test cases, test conditions, and the test basis

Answer 7

Tester

Question 8

Design and implement test cases and test procedures

Answer 8

Tester

Question 9

Create the detailed test execution schedule

Answer 9

Tester

Question 10

Evaluate non-functional characteristics such as performance efficiency, reliability, usability, security, compatibility, and portability

Answer 10

Tester

Question 11

Share testing perspectives with other project activities, such as integration planning

Answer 11

Test manager

Question 12

Promote and advocate the testers, the test team, and the test profession within the organization

Answer 12

Test manager

Question 13

Develop the skills and careers of testers (e.g., through training plans, performance evaluations, coaching, etc.)

Answer 13

Test manager

Question 14

Prepare and deliver test progress reports and test summary reports based on the information gathered

Answer 14

Test manager

Question 15

Introduce suitable metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating the quality of the testing and the product

Answer 15

Test manager

Question 16

Identify and document test conditions, and capture traceability between test cases, test conditions, and the test basis

Answer 16

testers

Question 17

Execute tests, evaluate the results, and document deviations from expected results

Answer 17

testers

Question 18

Support setting up the defect management system and adequate configuration management of testware

Answer 18

Test manager

Question 19

Support the selection and implementation of tools to support the test process, including recommending the budget for tool selection (and possibly purchase and/or support), allocating time and effort for pilot projects, and providing continuing support in the use of the tool(s)

Answer 19

Test manager

Question 20

Support the selection and implementation of tools to support the test process, including recommending the budget for tool selection (and possibly purchase and/or support), allocating time and effort for pilot projects, and providing continuing support in the use of the tool(s)

Answer 20

Test manager

Question 21

Decide about the implementation of test environment(s)

Answer 21

Test manager

Question 22

Design, set up, and verify test environment(s), often coordinating with system administration and network management

Answer 22

tester

Question 23

Prepare and acquire test data

Answer 23

testers

Question 24

Analyse, review, and assess requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, specifications, and models for testability (i.e., the test basis)

Answer 24

test manager

Question 25

Initiate the analysis, design, implementation, and execution of tests, monitor test progress and results, and check the status of exit criteria (or definition of done) and facilitate test completion activities

Answer 25

tester

Question 26

Automate tests as needed (may be supported by a developer or a test automation expert)

Answer 26

tester

Question 27

Review tests developed by others

Answer 27

tester

Question 28

Who does component level testing?

Answer 28

often developers

Question 29

Who does component integration level testing?

Answer 29

often developers

Question 30

Who does acceptance test level testing?

Answer 30

chapter 5: often BAs and SMEs
chapter 2: customers, business users, product owners, or operators of a system, and other stakeholders may be involved as well.

Question 31

Who does system test level testing

Answer 31

often independent testers

Question 32

who does system integration testing?

Answer 32

often independent testers

Question 33

who does operational acceptance test level testing?

Answer 33

operations and/or systems administration staff