ISTQB Agile Tester Techniques Assessment

1. In agile, what is a user story's 'definition of done' primarily used for?

To replace acceptance criteria

To clarify when a feature is complete and testable

To extend the sprint length

To eliminate code reviews

2. In agile testing, how are non-functional requirements like performance typically addressed?

They are ignored in agile environments

They are tested only in the final release

They are integrated into acceptance criteria and tested throughout sprints

They are tested separately outside the sprint cycle

3. What is the primary goal of sprint retrospectives regarding testing practices?

To blame testers for defects

To reflect and improve testing approaches for future sprints

To increase the number of test cases

To eliminate exploratory testing

4. Which communication technique is essential between testers and developers in agile?

Written reports only

Formal documentation exclusively

Continuous face-to-face collaboration

Email communication only

5. In agile, what is the main purpose of a test pyramid?

To increase the number of manual tests

To balance unit, integration, and end-to-end tests efficiently

To eliminate automated testing

To replace exploratory testing

6. What is the relationship between sprint planning and testing in agile?

Testing is planned after development completes

Testing is integrated into sprint planning and considered from the start

Testing is done in a separate phase outside sprints

Sprint planning excludes testing activities

7. Which testing type is most critical in agile to catch defects early?

System integration testing

Unit and component testing

Performance testing only

User acceptance testing only

8. In agile testing, what does 'regression testing' typically focus on?

Testing only new features

Ensuring existing functionality still works after changes

Testing in production only

Eliminating edge cases

9. What is the primary advantage of test automation in agile environments?

It eliminates the need for testers

It enables faster feedback and continuous integration

It replaces exploratory testing

It reduces the complexity of code

10. Which practice helps maintain test quality in fast-paced agile sprints?

Skipping code reviews to save time

Automating repetitive tests

Postponing all testing to the final sprint

Using only manual testing methods

11. In agile testing, what is the primary goal of test-driven development (TDD)?

Write tests after code is implemented

Write tests before code is implemented to drive design

Eliminate the need for quality assurance

Reduce the number of developers on a team

12. What role does the tester play in daily standups during a sprint?

They do not attend standups

They report testing progress and identify blockers

They only listen without speaking

They manage the product backlog

13. Which testing technique is most suitable for discovering unexpected user behavior in agile?

Scripted testing only

Exploratory testing

Regression testing only

Static analysis

14. In agile testing, what is the purpose of acceptance criteria?

To replace unit testing

To define conditions a feature must meet to be accepted

To eliminate the need for exploratory testing

To reduce developer responsibility

15. What is behavior-driven development (BDD) primarily focused on?

Writing code without tests

Aligning tests with business requirements using natural language

Eliminating manual testing

Increasing the number of test cases

16. Which of the following is a benefit of pair testing in agile teams?

Reduces the need for code reviews

Improves test coverage and catches more defects early

Eliminates the need for documentation

Decreases the sprint duration

17. What does 'shift-left' mean in agile testing?

Moving testing earlier in the development lifecycle

Delaying testing until the final phase

Removing automated tests from the pipeline

Testing only the left side of the user interface

18. In agile, who is typically responsible for testing during a sprint?

Only dedicated QA team members

The entire cross-functional team, including developers

External testing vendors

The product owner exclusively

19. What is a key characteristic of agile testing compared to traditional testing?

Testing occurs only at the end of development

Testing is integrated throughout the development cycle

Testers work independently from developers

Test documentation is comprehensive before coding

20. Which practice ensures code quality through automated testing in each sprint?

Continuous integration

Manual regression testing

Post-release testing

Waterfall testing

ISTQB Agile Tester Agile Testing Techniques Quiz