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Exam Code/Number: TM3
Exam Name/Title: ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Management v3.0
Certification Provider: BCS
Corresponding Certification: Test Manager

Exam Questions: 53
Updated On: Aug 05, 2026

Question #1

For which type of testing would a test manager be involved with establishing benchmarks?

A. Functional Testing

B. White-box Testing

C. Non-Functional Testing

D. Testing Black-box

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #2

Management is sceptical regarding the budget request (€25,000) for the next testing project. You are asked for a cost-benefit calculation. Based on historical data from several projects, you have the following numbers:
Average prevention cost per defect: €200
Average cost of detection per defect: €400
Average cost of internal failure: €150
Average cost of external failure: €2,500
Expected number of defects to be found in this project during testing: 50 What is the result for the expected cost-benefit calculation for the upcoming project?

A. €62,500

B. €92,500

C. €72,500

D. €87,500

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #3

Which of the following statements about test management activities for an iterative development model is false?

A. The test approach is embedded within iterations, with a focus on adaptability and feedback.

B. Reporting is done at project milestones.

C. With testware the focus is on acceptance criteria and definition of done. The level of documentation is minimal.

D. Roles are integrated; facilitator or coach typically replace the traditional test manager.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #4

You have been contracted to manage the user acceptance testing of a new reservation system for a travel agency. The reservation system is being developed by a third party. Detailed specifications are available, and an estimate of the total development effort exists. The system will be delivered in four agreed increments.
Which of the following estimation techniques would be most appropriate to use in this context?

A. Planning poker

B. Estimation based on ratios

C. Wide-band Delphi

D. Extrapolation

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #5

Which of the following is not something you should do when performing a Belbin assessment with an Agile team?

A. The team should not align the team's roles with the team's goals and expectations. These should be kept independent.

B. The team member roles should be balanced with the Belbin team roles model to identify any missing or overrepresented roles and adjust accordingly.

C. Team members use a self-assessment questionnaire to identify their own strengths and weaknesses in relation to nine Belbin roles.

D. Feedback is provided to the individual team members by another team member using the observer assessment questionnaire.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #6

Which of the following characteristics of risk-based techniques is not appropriate to a more heavyweight risk- based technique?

A. Defined processes and detailed documentation

B. Risk likelihood and risk impact on an ordinal scale

C. Mathematical formulas

D. Broad group of stakeholders

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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