Question 197 - CTFL-2018 discussion

II, II,I, and V are true statements about test reports. Test reports shall give stakeholders information as basis for decisions (II,), as they provide an overview of the test results, the test coverage, the remaining risks, and the recommendations for the next steps. Test reports shall summarize what happened through a period of testing (II,I), as they describe the test activities, the test objectives, the test methods, the test environment, and the test incidents.Test reports shall include information about remaining risks (V), as they identify the areas of uncertainty or potential failure that may affect the quality or performance of the system under test1defines a test report as follows:

A test report is a document that summarizes and communicates the outcomes of testing to stakeholders. A test report typically includes the following information:

Test summary: A brief overview of the testing process, including the scope, objectives, approach, and results.

Test evaluation: An evaluation of the testing process against the exit criteria and quality standards, including the test coverage, defect status, and risk assessment.

Test conclusion: A conclusion on the suitability of the system under test for release or deployment, based on the test results and evaluation.

Test recommendations: A recommendation on the actions to be taken after testing, such as fixing defects, conducting further testing, or implementing improvements.

I and IV are false statements about test reports. Test reports shall not be approved by the test team (I), as they are usually approved by a higher authority or a designated stakeholder who has the responsibility and authority to make decisions based on the test report. Test reports shall not be approved by the development team, the test team and the customer (IV), as this may cause conflicts of interest or delays in decision making.