ISTQB-2010-2011-4

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  • 1. 

    Q. 201: The inputs for developing a test plan are taken from

    • A.

      Project plan

    • B.

      Business plan

    • C.

      Support plan

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Project plan
  • 2. 

    Q. 203: Which of the following is not a static testing technique

    • A.

      Error guessing

    • B.

      Walkthrough

    • C.

      Data flow analysis

    • D.

      Inspections

    Correct Answer
    A. Error guessing
  • 3. 

    Q. 204: Which of the following statements about component testing is not true?

    • A.

      Component testing should be performed by development

    • B.

      Component testing is also know as isolation or module testing

    • C.

      Component testing should have completion criteria planned

    • D.

      Component testing does not involve regression testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Component testing does not involve regression testing
  • 4. 

    Q. 205: Inspections can find all the following except

    • A.

      Variables not defined in the code

    • B.

      Spelling and grammar faults in the documents

    • C.

      Requirements that have been omitted from the design documents

    • D.

      How much of the code has been covered

    Correct Answer
    D. How much of the code has been covered
  • 5. 

    Q. 206: Which of the following is not a characteristic for Testability?

    • A.

      Operability

    • B.

      Observability

    • C.

      Simplicity

    • D.

      Robustness

    Correct Answer
    D. Robustness
  • 6. 

    Q. 207: Software testing accounts to what percent of software development costs?

    • A.

      10-20

    • B.

      40-50

    • C.

      70-80

    • D.

      5-10

    Correct Answer
    B. 40-50
  • 7. 

    Q. 208: Equivalence partitioning is:

    • A.

      A black box testing technique used only by developers

    • B.

      A black box testing technique than can only be used during system testing

    • C.

      A black box testing technique appropriate to all levels of testing

    • D.

      A white box testing technique appropriate for component testing

    Correct Answer
    C. A black box testing technique appropriate to all levels of testing
  • 8. 

    Q. 209: If an expected result is not specified then:

    • A.

      We cannot run the test

    • B.

      It may be difficult to repeat the test

    • C.

      It may be difficult to determine if the test has passed or failed

    • D.

      We cannot automate the user inputs

    Correct Answer
    C. It may be difficult to determine if the test has passed or failed
  • 9. 

    Q. 210: How much testing is enough

    • A.

      This question is impossible to answer

    • B.

      The answer depends on the risks for your industry, contract and special requirements

    • C.

      The answer depends on the maturity of your developers

    • D.

      The answer should be standardized for the software development industry

    Correct Answer
    B. The answer depends on the risks for your industry, contract and special requirements
  • 10. 

    Q. 211: The purpose of requirement phase is

    • A.

      To freeze requirements

    • B.

      To understand user needs

    • C.

      To define the scope of testing

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 11. 

    Q. 212: Which of these can be successfully tested using Loop Testing methodology?

    • A.

      Simple Loops

    • B.

      Nested Loops

    • C.

      Concatenated Loops

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 12. 

    Q. 213: Cyclomatic Complexity method comes under which testing method.

    • A.

      White box

    • B.

      Black box

    • C.

      Green box

    • D.

      Yellow box

    Correct Answer
    A. White box
  • 13. 

    Q. 214: A reliable system will be one that:

    • A.

      Is unlikely to be completed on schedule

    • B.

      Is unlikely to cause a failure

    • C.

      Is likely to be fault-free

    • D.

      Is likely to be liked by the users

    Correct Answer
    B. Is unlikely to cause a failure
  • 14. 

    Q. 215: Which, in general, is the least required skill of a good tester?

    • A.

      Being diplomatic

    • B.

      Able to write software

    • C.

      Having good attention to detail

    • D.

      Able to be relied on

    Correct Answer
    B. Able to write software
  • 15. 

    Q. 216: A regression test:

    • A.

      Will always be automated

    • B.

      Will help ensure unchanged areas of the software have not been affected

    • C.

      Will help ensure changed areas of the software have not been affected

    • D.

      Can only be run during user acceptance testing

    Correct Answer
    B. Will help ensure unchanged areas of the software have not been affected
  • 16. 

    Q. 217: Function/Test matrix is a type of

    • A.

      Interim Test report

    • B.

      Final test report

    • C.

      Project status report

    • D.

      Management report

    Correct Answer
    C. Project status report
  • 17. 

    Q. 218: The process starting with the terminal modules is called:

    • A.

      Top-down integration

    • B.

      Bottom-up integration

    • C.

      None of the above

    • D.

      Module integration

    Correct Answer
    B. Bottom-up integration
  • 18. 

    Q. 219: Verification is:

    • A.

      Checking that we are building the right system

    • B.

      Checking that we are building the system right

    • C.

      Performed by an independent test team

    • D.

      Making sure that it is what the user really wants

    Correct Answer
    B. Checking that we are building the system right
  • 19. 

    Q. 222: Which of the following is the main purpose of the integration strategy forintegration testing in the small?

    • A.

      To ensure that all of the small modules are tested adequately

    • B.

      To ensure that the system interfaces to other systems and networks

    • C.

      To specify which modules to combine when and how many at once

    • D.

      To ensure that the integration testing can be performed by a small team

    • E.

      To specify how the software should be divided into modules

    Correct Answer
    C. To specify which modules to combine when and how many at once
  • 20. 

    Q. 229: Which expression best matches the following characteristics or reviewprocesses:1. Led by author2. Undocumented3. No management participation4. Led by a trained moderator or leader5. Uses entry exit criterias) Inspectiont) Peer reviewu) Informal reviewv) Walkthrough

    • A.

      S = 4, t = 3, u = 2 and 5, v = 1

    • B.

      S = 4 and 5, t = 3, u = 2, v = 1

    • C.

      S = 1 and 5, t = 3, u = 2, v = 4

    • D.

      S = 5, t = 4, u = 3, v = 1 and 2

    • E.

      S = 4 and 5, t = 1, u = 2, v = 3

    Correct Answer
    B. S = 4 and 5, t = 3, u = 2, v = 1
  • 21. 

    Q. 230: Given the following:Switch PC onStart "outlook"IF outlook appears THENSend an emailClose outlook

    • A.

      1 test for statement coverage, 1 for branch coverage

    • B.

      1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    • C.

      1 test for statement coverage. 3 for branch coverage

    • D.

      2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    • E.

      2 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage

    Correct Answer
    B. 1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
  • 22. 

    Q. 235: What is the purpose of test completion criteria in a test plan:

    • A.

      To know when a specific test has finished its execution

    • B.

      To ensure that the test case specification is complete

    • C.

      To set the criteria used in generating test inputs

    • D.

      To know when test planning is complete

    • E.

      To plan when to stop testing

    Correct Answer
    E. To plan when to stop testing
  • 23. 

    Q. 236: Given the following code, which is true:IF A > B THENC = A – BELSEC = A + BENDIFRead DIF C = D ThenPrint "Error"ENDIF

    • A.

      1 test for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage

    • B.

      2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    • C.

      2 tests for statement coverage. 3 for branch coverage

    • D.

      3 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage

    • E.

      3 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    Correct Answer
    B. 2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
  • 24. 

    Q. 238: What information need not be included in a test incident report:

    • A.

      How to fix the fault

    • B.

      How to reproduce the fault

    • C.

      Test environment details

    • D.

      Severity, priority

    • E.

      The actual and expected outcomes

    Correct Answer
    A. How to fix the fault
  • 25. 

    Q. 239: Which of the following is NOT included in the Test Plan document of the TestDocumentation Standard:

    • A.

      Test items (i.e. software versions)

    • B.

      What is not to be tested

    • C.

      Test environments

    • D.

      Quality plans

    • E.

      Schedules and deadlines

    Correct Answer
    D. Quality plans
  • 26. 

    Q. 240: IEEE 829 test plan documentation standard contains all of the following except:

    • A.

      Test items

    • B.

      Test deliverables

    • C.

      Test tasks

    • D.

      Test environment

    • E.

      Test specification

    Correct Answer
    E. Test specification
  • 27. 

    Q. 252: Expected results are:

    • A.

      Only important in system testing

    • B.

      Only used in component testing

    • C.

      Never specified in advance

    • D.

      Most useful when specified in advance

    • E.

      Derived from the code

    Correct Answer
    D. Most useful when specified in advance
  • 28. 

    Q. 254: Consider the following:Pick up and read the newspaperLook at what is on televisionIf there is a program that you are interested in watching then switch the the television on and watch the programOtherwiseContinue reading the newspaperIf there is a crossword in the newspaper then try and complete the crossword

    • A.

      SC = 1 and DC = 1

    • B.

      SC = 1 and DC = 2

    • C.

      SC = 1 and DC = 3

    • D.

      SC = 2 and DC = 2

    • E.

      SC = 2 and DC = 3

    Correct Answer
    E. SC = 2 and DC = 3
  • 29. 

    Q. 256: Consider the following statements about early test design:i. Early test design can prevent fault multiplicationii. Faults found during early test design are more expensive to fixiii. Early test design can find faultsiv. Early test design can cause changes to the requirementsv. Early test design takes more effort

    • A.

      I, iii & iv are true. Ii & v are false

    • B.

      Iii is true, I, ii, iv & v are false

    • C.

      Iii & iv are true. i, ii & v are false

    • D.

      I, iii, iv & v are true, ii us false

    • E.

      I & iii are true, ii, iv & v are false

    Correct Answer
    A. I, iii & iv are true. Ii & v are false
  • 30. 

    Q. 257: Given the following code, which is true about the minimum number of testcases required for full statement and branch coverage:Read PRead QIF P+Q > 100 THENPrint "Large"ENDIFIf P > 50 THENPrint "P Large"ENDIF

    • A.

      1 test for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage

    • B.

      1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    • C.

      1 test for statement coverage, 1 for branch coverage

    • D.

      2 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage

    • E.

      2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage

    Correct Answer
    B. 1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
  • 31. 

    Q. 258: The place to start if you want a (new) test tool is:

    • A.

      Attend a tool exhibition

    • B.

      Invite a vendor to give a demo

    • C.

      Analyse your needs and requirements

    • D.

      Find out what your budget would be for the tool

    • E.

      Search the internet

    Correct Answer
    C. Analyse your needs and requirements
  • 32. 

    Q. 259: Error guessing is best used

    • A.

      As the first approach to deriving test cases

    • B.

      After more formal techniques have been applied

    • C.

      By inexperienced testers

    • D.

      After the system has gone live

    • E.

      Only by end users

    Correct Answer
    B. After more formal techniques have been applied
  • 33. 

    Q. 260: Exit Criteria may consist of:i. Thoroughness measures, such as coverage of code, functionality or riskii. Estimates of Defect density or reliability measures.iii. Residual risk such as defects not fixed or lack of test coverage in certain areasiv. Verifying the Test Environment.

    • A.

      Iv is correct and i,ii,iii are incorrect.

    • B.

      I,ii,iii is correct and iv is incorrect

    • C.

      Ii is correct and i,ii,iii are incorrect

    • D.

      Iii and iv are correct and i,ii are incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. I,ii,iii is correct and iv is incorrect

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