ISTQB Software Testing Quiz 1

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  • 1. 

    In the case of large systems:

    • A.

      Only few tests should be run

    • B.

      Testing should be done on the basis of risk

    • C.

      Only good test cases should be executed

    • D.

      Test cases written by experienced test analysts should be executed

    Correct Answer
    B. Testing should be done on the basis of risk
    Explanation
    Clearly, no answer except risk-based testing makes any sense.

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  • 2. 

    Evaluating testability of the requirements and system are a part of which phase:

    • A.

      Test Analysis and Design

    • B.

      Test Planning and Control

    • C.

      Test Implementation and Execution

    • D.

      Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting

    Correct Answer
    A. Test Analysis and Design
    Explanation
    During Test Planning and Control we determine the test approach.

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  • 3. 

    One person has been dominating the current SCRUM.  Which of the following techniques should the facilitator use to bring other team members into the discussion?

    • A.

      Confront the person and ask that other team members be allowed to express their opinions.

    • B.

      Wait for the person to pause, acknowledge the person's opinion, and ask for someone else's opinion.

    • C.

      Switch the topic to an issue about which the person does not have a strong opinion.

    • D.

      Express an opinion that differs from the person's opinion in order to encourage others to express their ideas.

    Correct Answer
    B. Wait for the person to pause, acknowledge the person's opinion, and ask for someone else's opinion.
    Explanation
    To prevent conflict we need to acknowledge the dominant person and then give somebody else a chance to contribute.

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  • 4. 

    Which is not a black box testing technique?

    • A.

      Equivalence partitions

    • B.

      Decision tables

    • C.

      Transaction diagrams

    • D.

      Decision testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Decision testing
    Explanation
    Decision testing is a white box technique in which test cases are designed to execute decision outcomes.

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  • 5. 

    Which is not a testing principle?

    • A.

      Early testing

    • B.

      Defect clustering

    • C.

      Pesticide paradox

    • D.

      Exhaustive testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Exhaustive testing
    Explanation
    The seven Testing Principles are:
    1) Testing shows the presence of defects
    2) Exhaustive testing is impossible
    3) Early testing
    4) Defect clustering
    5) Pesticide paradox
    6) Testing is context dependent
    7) Absence of error fallacy

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  • 6. 

    Poor software characteristics are:

    • A.

      Only Project risks

    • B.

      Only Product risks

    • C.

      Project risks and Product risks

    • D.

      Project risks or Product risks

    Correct Answer
    B. Only Product risks
    Explanation
    A Project Risk relates to the management and control of the project.

    A Product Risk relates to what is being tested.

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