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  • 1. 

    Q. 381: Which of the following is correct about static analysis tools?

    • A.

      Static analysis tools are used only by developers

    • B.

      Compilers may offer some support for static analysis

    • C.

      Static analysis tools help find failures rather than defects

    Correct Answer
    B. Compilers may offer some support for static analysis
  • 2. 

    Q. 382: Which of the following list contains only non-functional tests?

    • A.

      Interoperability (compatibility) testing, reliability testing, performance testing

    • B.

      System testing, performance testing

    • C.

      Load testing, stress testing, component testing, portability testing

    • D.

      Testing various configurations, beta testing, load testing

    Correct Answer
    C. Load testing, stress testing, component testing, portability testing
  • 3. 

    Q. 383: Which set of metrics can be used for monitoring of the test execution?

    • A.

      Number of detected defects, testing cost;

    • B.

      Number of residual defects in the test object.

    • C.

      Percentage of completed tasks in the preparation of test environment; test cases prepared

    • D.

      Number of test cases run / not run; test cases passed / failed

    Correct Answer
    D. Number of test cases run / not run; test cases passed / failed
  • 4. 

    Q. 384: What test items should be put under configuration management?

    • A.

      The test object, the test material and the test environment

    • B.

      The problem reports and the test material

    • C.

      Only the test object. The test cases need to be adapted during agile testing

    • D.

      The test object and the test material

    Correct Answer
    A. The test object, the test material and the test environment
  • 5. 

    Q. 385: This part of a program is given:WHILE (condition A)Do BEND WHILEHow many paths should be tested in this code in order to achieve 100% path coverage?

    • A.

      One

    • B.

      Indefinite

    • C.

      Two

    • D.

      Four

    Correct Answer
    C. Two
  • 6. 

    Q. 386: What is the purpose of test exit criteria in the test plan?

    • A.

      To specify when to stop the testing activity

    • B.

      To set the criteria used in generating test inputs

    • C.

      To ensure that the test case specification is complete

    • D.

      To know when a specific test has finished its execution

    Correct Answer
    A. To specify when to stop the testing activity
  • 7. 

    Q. 387:If a program is tested and 100% condition coverage is achieved, which of thefollowing coverage criteria is then guaranteed to be achieved?

    • A.

      100% branch coverage

    • B.

      100% condition coverage and 100% statement coverage

    • C.

      Equivalence class and boundary value coverage

    • D.

      No other white box coverage criterion is guaranteed to be fulfilled 100%

    Correct Answer
    B. 100% condition coverage and 100% statement coverage
  • 8. 

    Q. 388: Which of the following can be root cause of a bug in a software product?(I) The project had incomplete procedures for configuration management.(II) The time schedule to develop a certain component was cut.(III) the specification was unclear(IV) Use of the code standard was not followed up(V) The testers were not certified

    • A.

      (I) and (II) are correct

    • B.

      (I) through (IV) are correct

    • C.

      (III) through (V) are correct

    • D.

      (I), (II) and (IV) are correct

    Correct Answer
    B. (I) through (IV) are correct
  • 9. 

    Q. 389: The following list contains risks that have been identified for a softwareproduct to be developed. Which of these risks is an example of a product risk?

    • A.

      Not enough qualified testers to complete the planned tests

    • B.

      Software delivery is behind schedule

    • C.

      Threat to a patient’s life

    • D.

      3rd party supplier does not supply as stipulated

    Correct Answer
    C. Threat to a patient’s life
  • 10. 

    Q. 390: Which of the following statements is correct?

    • A.

      Static analysis tools produce statistics during program execution

    • B.

      Configuration management systems allow us to provide accurate defect statistics of different configurations

    • C.

      Stress testing tools examine the behavior of the test object at or beyond full load

    • D.

      Performance measurement tools can be used in all phases of software life-cycle

    Correct Answer
    C. Stress testing tools examine the behavior of the test object at or beyond full load
  • 11. 

    Q. 391: Which of the following project inputs influence testing?(I) Contractual requirements(II) Legal requirements(III) Industry standards(IV) Application risk(V) Project size

    • A.

      (I) through (III) are correct

    • B.

      All alternatives are correct

    • C.

      (II) and (V) are correct

    • D.

      (I), (III) and (V) are correct

    Correct Answer
    B. All alternatives are correct
  • 12. 

    Q. 392: A test engineer is testing a Video Player (VCR), and logs the following report:Title: Fast Forward stops after 2 minutes. It happens every timeExpected result: Fast forward continues till the end of the tapeSeverity: HighPriority: UrgentWhat important information did the engineer leave out?

    • A.

      Identification (Software and hardware) of the VCR

    • B.

      Actual result

    • C.

      History of the report

    • D.

      Ideas for the test case improvement

    Correct Answer
    A. Identification (Software and hardware) of the VCR
  • 13. 

    Q. 393: Maintenance testing is:

    • A.

      Testing management

    • B.

      Synonym of testing the quality of service

    • C.

      Triggered by modifications, migration or retirement of existing software

    • D.

      Testing the level of maintenance by the vendor

    Correct Answer
    C. Triggered by modifications, migration or retirement of existing software
  • 14. 

    Q. 394: Why is incremental integration preferred over "big bang" integration?

    • A.

      Because incremental integration has better early defects screening and isolation ability

    • B.

      Because "big bang" integration is suitable only for real time applications

    • C.

      Incremental integration is preferred over "Big Bang Integration" only for "bottom up" development model

    • D.

      Because incremental integration can compensate for weak and inadequate component testing

    Correct Answer
    A. Because incremental integration has better early defects screening and isolation ability
  • 15. 

    Q. 395: V-Model is:

    • A.

      A software development model that illustrates how testing activities integrate with software development phases

    • B.

      A software life-cycle model that is not relevant for testing

    • C.

      The official software development and testing life-cycle model of ISTQB

    • D.

      A testing life cycle model including unit, integration, system and acceptance phases

    Correct Answer
    A. A software development model that illustrates how testing activities integrate with software development phases
  • 16. 

    Q. 396: Which of the following items need not to be given in an incident report?

    • A.

      The version number of the test object

    • B.

      Test data and used environment

    • C.

      Identification of the test case that failed

    • D.

      The location and instructions on how to correct the fault

    Correct Answer
    D. The location and instructions on how to correct the fault
  • 17. 

    Q. 397: Test data planning essentially includes

    • A.

      Network

    • B.

      Operational Model

    • C.

      Boundary value analysis

    • D.

      Test Procedure Planning

    Correct Answer
    D. Test Procedure Planning
  • 18. 

    Q. 398: Acceptance testing means

    • A.

      Testing performed on a single stand – alone module or unit of code

    • B.

      Testing after changes have been made to ensure that no unwanted changes were introduced

    • C.

      Testing to ensure that the system meets the needs of the organization and end user.

    • D.

      Users test the application in the developers environment

    Correct Answer
    C. Testing to ensure that the system meets the needs of the organization and end user.
  • 19. 

    Q. 399: The _______ testing should include operational tests of the new environmentas well as of the changed software

    • A.

      System Testing

    • B.

      Integration testing

    • C.

      Component testing

    • D.

      Maintenance testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Maintenance testing
  • 20. 

    Q. 400: A risk-based approach to testing provides proactive opportunities to reduce thelevels of product risk, starting in the initial stages of a project

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 21. 

    Q. 401: Functional testing is mostly

    • A.

      Validation techniques

    • B.

      Verification techniques

    • C.

      Both of the above

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Validation techniques
  • 22. 

    Q. 402: Branch Coverage

    • A.

      Another name for decision coverage

    • B.

      Another name for all-edges coverage

    • C.

      Another name for basic path coverage

    • D.

      All the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Another name for decision coverage
  • 23. 

    Q. 403: The _________ Is the activity where general testing objectives are transformedinto tangible test conditions and test designs

    • A.

      Testing Planning

    • B.

      Test Control

    • C.

      Test analysis and design

    • D.

      Test implementation

    Correct Answer
    C. Test analysis and design
  • 24. 

    Q. 404: Integration testing where no incremental testing takes place prior to all thesystem’s components being combined to form the system.

    • A.

      System testing

    • B.

      Component Testing

    • C.

      Incremental Testing

    • D.

      Big bang testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Big bang testing
  • 25. 

    Q. 405: A test case design technique for a component in which test cases are designedto execute statements is called as?

    • A.

      State transition Testing

    • B.

      Static Testing

    • C.

      Transition testing

    • D.

      Statement testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Statement testing
  • 26. 

    Q. 406: Who should have technical and Business background.

    • A.

      Moderator

    • B.

      Author

    • C.

      Reviewer

    • D.

      Recorder

    Correct Answer
    C. Reviewer
  • 27. 

    Q. 407: A test plan defines

    • A.

      What is selected for testing

    • B.

      Objectives and results

    • C.

      Expected results

    • D.

      Targets and misses

    Correct Answer
    B. Objectives and results
  • 28. 

    Q. 408: Component integration testing can be done

    • A.

      Before Integration testing

    • B.

      After unit testing

    • C.

      After component testing

    • D.

      After system testing

    Correct Answer
    C. After component testing
  • 29. 

    Q. 409: Test basis documentation is analyzed in which phase of testing

    • A.

      Test Analysis

    • B.

      Test Design

    • C.

      Test Execution

    • D.

      Test Planning

    Correct Answer
    A. Test Analysis
  • 30. 

    Q. 410: Which one is not the task of test leader?

    • A.

      Coordinate the test strategy and plan with project managers and others

    • B.

      Decide about the implementation of the test environment

    • C.

      Write test summary reports

    • D.

      Review and contribute to test plans

    Correct Answer
    D. Review and contribute to test plans
  • 31. 

    Q. 411: if (condition1 && (condition2 function1()))statement1;elsestatement2;

    • A.

      Decision coverage

    • B.

      Condition coverage

    • C.

      Statement coverage

    • D.

      Path Coverage

    Correct Answer
    B. Condition coverage
  • 32. 

    Q. 412: _________ reviews are often held with just the programmer who wrote thecode and one or two other programmers or testers.

    • A.

      Formal Reviews

    • B.

      Peer Reviews

    • C.

      Semi Formal Reviews

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Peer Reviews
  • 33. 

    Q. 413: In ________ testing test cases i.e input to the software are created based onthe specifications languages

    • A.

      State Transition Testing

    • B.

      Random Testing

    • C.

      Syntax Testing

    • D.

      Penetration testing

    Correct Answer
    C. Syntax Testing
  • 34. 

    Q. 414: White Box Testing

    • A.

      Same as glass box testing

    • B.

      Same as clear box testing

    • C.

      Both A. and B.

    • D.

      None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. Same as glass box testing
  • 35. 

    Q. 415: Verification activities during design stages are

    • A.

      Reviewing and Inspecting

    • B.

      Inspecting and Testing

    • C.

      Reviewing and Testing

    • D.

      Reviewing, Inspecting and Testing.

    Correct Answer
    A. Reviewing and Inspecting
  • 36. 

    Q. 416: Equivalence partitioning consists of various activities:

    • A.

      Ensure that test cases test each input and output equivalence class at least once

    • B.

      Identify all inputs and all outputs

    • C.

      Identify equivalence classes for each input

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ensure that test cases test each input and output equivalence class at least once
  • 37. 

    Q. 417: Static Analysis

    • A.

      Same as static testing

    • B.

      Done by the developers

    • C.

      Both A. and B

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Both A. and B
  • 38. 

    Q. 418: Size of a project is defined in terms of all the following except

    • A.

      Person days

    • B.

      Person hours

    • C.

      Calendar months

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Calendar months
  • 39. 

    Q. 419: Testing responsibilities:Tester 1 – Verify that the program is able to display images clearly on all 10 of the monitors in the labTester 2 - Make sure the program instructions are easy to use Security concerns areimportant for which type of applicationsTester 3 – Verify that the calculation module works correctly by using both scripts and adhoc testing. Which term is used to refer to the testing that is performed byTester 3 in the above scenario?

    • A.

      Unit testing

    • B.

      Algorithm specific testing

    • C.

      Compatibility testing

    • D.

      Black box testing

    Correct Answer
    D. Black box testing
  • 40. 

    Q. 420: Objective of review meeting is

    • A.

      To identify problems with design

    • B.

      To solve the problems with design

    • C.

      Both A. and B

    • D.

      None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    C. Both A. and B

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