ISTQB FOUNDATION 4.0 | Tutorial 52 | Test Monitoring & Test Control | Test Metrics | ISTQB Tutorials

Summary

This tutorial delves into the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, focusing on Chapter 5.3 about managing test activities, specifically test monitoring, control, and completion. It explains the importance of monitoring project progress and taking corrective actions through test control when deviations occur. The video introduces test matrices as tools for consistent progress measurement, covering various aspects of testing such as defect, risk, and coverage. It also touches on test completion activities and the types of reports involved, aiming to equip test managers with the knowledge to select appropriate matrices for effective testing.

Takeaways

• 📚 The tutorial is focused on Chapter 5 of the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, specifically on test monitoring, control, and completion.
• 🔍 Monitoring is about consistently measuring the ongoing progress of a project against a plan, considering factors like cost, time, and effort.
• 🛠 Test control involves taking corrective or guiding actions as a result of deviations observed during monitoring activities.
• 📈 Test matrices are formulas and calculations used to measure various aspects of testing activities, such as defect, risk, coverage, and confidence.
• 📝 Test control uses information from monitoring to provide control directives, guidance, and corrective actions to ensure effective and efficient testing.
• 🚦 Examples of control directives include reprioritizing tests, re-evaluating test item criteria, adjusting test schedules, and adding resources when necessary.
• 📊 Test completion involves collecting data from completed test activities to consolidate experience and other relevant information at project milestones.
• 📋 Test matrices help show progress against the plan, schedule, budget, current quality of the test object, and the effectiveness of test activities.
• 🗺️ The analogy of using Google Maps for navigation illustrates the concept of monitoring and control in testing, where the app acts as a matrix guiding the tester.
• 📉 Some high-level examples of matrices include project progress, test progress, product quality, defect, risk, coverage, and cost matrices.
• 💡 The responsibility of selecting and measuring matrices lies with the test manager, who must understand and apply them to monitor various testing activities.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Chapter 5 in the ISTQB Foundation Level certification tutorial?

Chapter 5 focuses on managing test activities, with a particular emphasis on test monitoring, control, and completion in the context of the tutorial.

What does the term 'monitoring' refer to in the context of project management?

In project management, 'monitoring' refers to the consistent progress measurement of ongoing project activities, ensuring that the plan is being followed and adjusted as necessary.

What is the purpose of test control in the context of testing activities?

Test control is the corrective or guiding action taken as a result of deviations observed from the monitoring activity, ensuring that the testing process stays on track and meets its objectives.

What are the common activities that might be predefined as part of test control planning?

Common activities in test control planning may include reprioritizing tests, re-evaluating test item criteria, adjusting test schedules, and adding new resources when necessary.

What is the role of a test manager in the context of test control activities?

A test manager is responsible for taking appropriate control actions when deviations are observed during monitoring. This includes making decisions that may not have been planned for and require immediate attention.

What are test matrices, and how do they relate to monitoring in testing?

Test matrices are formulas and calculations used to measure and monitor various aspects of testing activities, such as defect risk, coverage, and confidence, helping to assess progress and quality.

According to the tutorial, what information does test monitoring gather, and how is it used?

Test monitoring gathers information about testing progress, which is used to assess whether the test exit criteria are satisfied and to measure the effectiveness of testing towards its objectives.

What are some examples of control directives in test control?

Examples of control directives include reprioritizing tests when a risk occurs, re-evaluating test item criteria due to rework, adjusting test schedules for delays, and adding resources when needed.

What is the significance of test completion in the testing process?

Test completion is a critical activity that consolidates data from completed test activities, including test RAR and other relevant information, and occurs at project milestones such as the completion of a test level or project.

What are the two types of reports mentioned in the tutorial related to test completion?

The two types of reports mentioned are the test progress report and the test completion report, which provide updates on the ongoing testing and a comprehensive overview upon completion, respectively.

Can you provide an example of how test matrices can be used in a practical scenario?

An example of using test matrices is like using Google Maps for navigation. The maps provide a planned route (plan), and as you travel (monitoring), if you deviate from the route (deviation), the maps reroute you (control), ensuring you reach your destination efficiently.