1. Introduction
In the ISTQB Foundation Level exam, you will see questions that test your ability to identify which factors influence how testing is performed. Question 5 is a great example because it highlights the importance of tester skills and experience.
이 문제는 “테스트 수행 방식에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 요소가 무엇인가?”를 묻습니다. 정답은 테스트 팀의 경험입니다.
2. Question & Options
Question: Which of the following is MOST likely to impact how testing is performed for a given test object?
- a) The average level of experience of the organization’s marketing team
- b) The knowledge of users that a new system is being developed for them
- c) The number of years’ experience of the members of the test team
- d) The end user’s organizational structure for a commercial music streaming application
3. Correct Answer
✔ Correct Answer: c)
Why option (c) is correct?
Tester experience directly affects how testing is planned and executed. Experienced testers know:
- Which tools to use
- Which defects are common
- How to design effective test cases
- How to analyze risks and prioritize testing
Therefore, the experience level of the test team has a clear and measurable impact on how testing is performed.
테스트 팀의 경험은 테스트 전략, 도구 선택, 결함 분석 등 실제 테스트 수행 방식에 직접적인 영향을 줍니다. 그래서 정답은 c)입니다.
4. Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
a) Marketing team experience
This does not influence how testers perform testing. Marketing may contribute to acceptance testing in rare cases, but not to test execution methods.
b) Users knowing a system is being developed
User awareness does not affect testing activities. What affects testing is user involvement decisions made by stakeholders—not user awareness itself.
d) End-user organizational structure
End users vary, especially in commercial apps like music streaming services. Their structure rarely affects how testing is performed because testers may not even know these details during testing.
- a) 마케팅 팀 경험 → 테스트 수행과 관련 없음
- b) 사용자가 시스템 개발을 아는지 여부 → 테스트 방식에 영향 없음
- d) 최종 사용자 조직 구조 → 테스트 중 알 수 없고 영향도 적음
5. Summary & Study Tip
This question checks whether you understand that testing quality depends strongly on tester competence. Always look for options that directly influence test planning, execution, or analysis.
테스터의 능력은 테스트 수행 방식에 가장 직접적인 영향을 줍니다. 시험에서는 “테스트 실행에 실제로 영향을 주는가?”를 기준으로 판단하세요.
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