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Exam TM3 Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TM3 exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 1
Assume that you are using traceability to manage test case coverage against test conditions. During test analysis, three test conditions were identified. Test design for system testing has been completed and 10 test cases (TC1 to TC10) have been designed, as described by the following traceability matrix ("C" indicates a critical test case, while "NC" indicates a non-critical test case):

[traceability matrix not visible in the prompt]
The exit criterion for system testing states that each test condition must have all the associated critical test cases successfully executed (passed) AND all associated non-critical test cases at least executed.
The following is the situation after three days of system testing:
TC1, TC2, TC4, TC5, TC7, TC9: passed
TC3, TC10: failed (with an associated open defect report)
TC6, TC8: not run
Management wants to decide whether to release the system. You advise them that the system does not yet meet the defined exit criteria.
Based only on the given information, which test condition does not yet meet the stated exit criterion?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

The syllabus explicitly states thatexit criteriamust be met before considering completion of a test level:
"Exit criteria are the conditions that must be achieved to declare completion of a given test level... including coverage criteria and status of required tests (e.g., passed)."
- ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 Syllabus, Chapter 5Test Monitoring and Test Control And test control must act when exit criteria are not met:
"If the exit criteria are not satisfied, appropriate actions must be taken to address the situation."
- ISTQB CTAL-TM v3.0 Syllabus, Chapter 5
Sincetest condition 2 still has critical tests not yet executed, thedefined exit criteria are not fulfilled, and therefore a release decision should not be approved.

by Salome at Jun 22, 2026, 08:27 AM

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