1.6Exercises
Beginner: Diagram your current QA team structure. Which model (centralized, embedded, hybrid) does it most resemble? List three specific advantages and three specific disadvantages you experience with this model.
Intermediate: Calculate your current QA-to-developer ratio. Using the factors tables above, assess whether this ratio is appropriate for your context. Write a one-page recommendation for adjusting the ratio (or keeping it the same), supported by specific data points from your organization.
Advanced: Design the ideal QA organizational structure for a company with 120 engineers across 8 product teams, a microservices architecture, moderate regulatory requirements (SOC 2 compliance), and a QA team of 12. Include the org chart, reporting lines, role descriptions, and your rationale for each decision.