The “Managing the Test Activities” chapter focuses on effective test management through risk-based testing and structured planning. It covers creating and executing a test plan, defining entry and exit criteria, and monitoring progress using test progress reports and test completion reports. The chapter emphasizes risk management, including risk identification, analysis, assessment, and mitigation, along with defect management and reporting. It also discusses test control, the use of the test pyramid, and testing quadrants to optimize the test approach and address both product and project risks.
Learning Objectives for the Chapter:
- Test Planning
- Risk Management
- Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
- Configuration Management
- Defect Management
To complete this task, you need to:
1. Read Chapter 5, “Managing the Test Activities” in the ISTQB CTFL Syllabus v4.0.
2. Watch the videos:
3. Pass a micro-exam to test your knowledge and complete the task study.