Situational task: testing for 3 days, 2 days left, release cannot be postponed (legislative changes). What will you do? If 80% of the time is spent on critical scenarios and you still cannot meet the deadline?

In a situation where 3 days are allocated for testing, 2 days remain, the release cannot be postponed, and 80% of the time is occupied by critical scenarios, and it is still not possible to complete within the remaining time, the following measures should be taken:

• Test prioritization:

  • Focus on critical scenarios that cover key business functions and risks.
  • Postpone or minimize testing of less important or less risky functions.

• Process optimization:

  • Use automation to speed up repetitive tests if possible.
  • Run tests in parallel if resources allow.

• Communication:

  • Inform the team and management about the risks associated with reducing the scope of testing.
  • Offer compromise options, such as a release with limited test coverage and a subsequent quick patch.

• Documentation:

  • Record which tests were performed and which were not, to quickly fill coverage gaps later.

Thus, when it is impossible to perform the full scope of testing, it is important to focus on maximum coverage of critical scenarios and to inform interested parties about potential risks in a timely manner.