ISTQB-all Chapters Exam14
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- 1.
ST is a software Testing organization which utilizes a testing knowledge basis. Access to ST knowledge base can be either full or limited. Access level is determined based on ST certification and testing experience as follows: 1. If ST certified, with less than 5 years testing experience - allow limited access 2. If ST certified, 5 - 10 years of testing experience - allow full access 3. If not ST certified with 5 - 10 years of testing experience - allow limited access What would be the results for : A - ST certified, 12 years of testing experience B - Not ST certified, 7 years of testing experience C - Not ST certified, 3 years of testing experience Select one:
- A.
A-unknown B-limited access C-unknown
- B.
A-Full access B-Limited access C-unknown
- C.
A-unknown B-Full access C-unknown
- D.
A-Full access B-limited access C-limited access
Correct Answer
A. A-unknown B-limited access C-unknown -
- 2.
Which of following statements contradicts the general principles of testing? Select one:
- A.
If new defects are to be found, we should run the same test set more often
- B.
Testing is better if it starts at the beginning of a project.
- C.
How testing is done, is based on situation in a particular project.
- D.
More defects are found in a small subset of a systems module.
Correct Answer
A. If new defects are to be found, we should run the same test set more often -
- 3.
Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a tester? Select one:
- A.
Finding root cause of a defect
- B.
Reporting and tracking bugs
- C.
Writing test specifications
- D.
Producing interim test report
Correct Answer
A. Finding root cause of a defect -
- 4.
Peer review is conducted by
- A.
By developers
- B.
By tester
- C.
By developers and testers
- D.
By colleagues within the organisation
Correct Answer
D. By colleagues within the organisation -
- 5.
You have to specify test cases based on equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis for an internet shop selling baby shoes. The shop provides a selection of shoes based on the following input parameters. There are 4 different sizes, depending on the age of the baby. The system selects the appropriate size based on the following criteria: 1. 0 < age <= 4 months: size 1 2. 4 < age <= 8 months: size 2 3. 8 < age <= 15 months: size 3 4.15 < age <= 24 months: size 4 The gender of the baby: boy or girl Which of the following statements is true? Select one:
- A.
The total number of combinations of valid equivalence classes of age and gender is 8
- B.
There are two invalid equivalence classes for the age input parameter
- C.
All valid equivalence classes could be covered with 6 test cases
- D.
All combinations of valid equivalence classes could be covered with 4 test cases
Correct Answer
A. The total number of combinations of valid equivalence classes of age and gender is 8 -
- 6.
During system testing phase of a word processor, a tester finds that on opening a file from a particular set of files ,which are part of a critical workflow, the word processor crashes .which of the following is the next step the tester should prior to recording the deviation?
- A.
Send an email to the developers and not report the bug
- B.
Report the bug as is without any further action
- C.
Try to identify the code fragment causing the problem
- D.
Try to recreate the incident before reporting
Correct Answer
D. Try to recreate the incident before reporting -
- 7.
Which of the following statements about test execution effort is true? Select one:
- A.
Test case execution effort is dependent on the build quality.
- B.
An increasing number of testers always reduce testing time.
- C.
A large number of test repetitions mean less test execution effort.
- D.
Test case execution effort is independent of the number of test environments.
Correct Answer
A. Test case execution effort is dependent on the build quality. -
- 8.
Which of the following is a function of a dynamic analysis tool?
- A.
Provide support for release of baselines consisting of configuration items?
- B.
Monitor the allocation,use and de-allocation of memory during run-time of a program
- C.
Execute programs step-by-step in order to reproduce failures and find corresponding defects
- D.
Provide support for traceability of tests, test results and incidents to source documents
Correct Answer
B. Monitor the allocation,use and de-allocation of memory during run-time of a program -
- 9.
A Test Manager decided to perform load testing during the system testing phase, which of the following statement is correct?
- A.
Load testing can be performed only in the integration testing phase
- B.
Load testing is a functional testing that can be performed at all test levels
- C.
Load testing can’t be performed by the testing team
- D.
Load testing is a non functional testing that can be performed at all test levels
Correct Answer
D. Load testing is a non functional testing that can be performed at all test levels -
- 10.
Manager responsibilities in formal review includes all except one of the following?
- A.
Decide on the execution of reviews
- B.
Allocate time for review
- C.
Planning the review
- D.
Determines if the review objectives have been met
Correct Answer
C. Planning the review -
- 11.
Which of the following is true regarding Structural based techniques?
- A.
Will include only path coverage
- B.
Can not be applied by using tool support
- C.
May include level of coverage that is stronger than decision coverage
- D.
Can be applied at only at system level testing
Correct Answer
C. May include level of coverage that is stronger than decision coverage -
- 12.
Which of the following statements about testing in the context of an agile (iterative-incremental) development model is correct?
- A.
Each iteration of testing has to be completely finished before a new iteration of development starts
- B.
Only certain types of non-functional and exploitative testing are performed
- C.
Unit test and acceptance test are the most important tests to make sure that the system works as expected
- D.
Regression testing is necessary whenever a new increment is added to the existing system.
Correct Answer
C. Unit test and acceptance test are the most important tests to make sure that the system works as expected -
- 13.
Which of the following statements correctly reflect the relationship between testing and debugging? I. Debugging identifies the location of a defect in the code II. Testing can identify the failures caused by the defects III. Debugging find the failure in system behavior IV. The testing phase replaces debugging
- A.
II,IV
- B.
I,III
- C.
III,IV
- D.
I,II
Correct Answer
D. I,II -
- 14.
Which of the following statements about static analysis are FALSE?
- A.
Static analysis can be used instead of dynamic testing.
- B.
Static analysis can uncover defects like security vulnerabilities.
- C.
Static analysis can be used to check conformance to specification and standards
- D.
Static analysis typically detects failures prior to component testing.
Correct Answer
A. Static analysis can be used instead of dynamic testing. -
- 15.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.
Tests designed by a person from different group in the organization is the highest independence level
- B.
A test team with high level of independence, may suffer from lower familiarity with the product
- C.
Tests designed by a person in the development team other than the person who wrote the code is the lowest level of independence
- D.
Development team may find many defects since they are familiar with the code
Correct Answer
A. Tests designed by a person from different group in the organization is the highest independence level -
- 16.
Consider the following excerpt from a defect report: “To recreate the failure we used test file TST_01_16 .dat, which is available in the common shared folder” Which incident report objective does this except satisfy?
- A.
Provides developers with information to isolate the failure
- B.
Provides test leaders with information to report test progress
- C.
Provides ideas for test process improvement
- D.
Does not belong in an incident report.
Correct Answer
A. Provides developers with information to isolate the failure -
- 17.
Testing should provide sufficient information to stakeholders to make informed decisions about the release of the software or system being tested .At which of the following fundamental to …................... sufficiency of the testing and the resulting information are assessed?
- A.
Requirements Specification
- B.
Evaluating exit criteria and execution
- C.
Implementation and Execution
- D.
Analysis and design
Correct Answer
B. Evaluating exit criteria and execution -
- 18.
A Software Company decided to buy a commercial application for its accounting operations.As part of the Evaluation process,the company decided to assemble a team to test a ..................... Which team would be the most suitable for this project?
- A.
A team of users from the accounting department, and have them test the application .
- B.
Outsource the testing to external company that specializes in accounting software testing.
- C.
A team with a mix of software testers and experts from the accounting department.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A team with a mix of software testers and experts from the accounting department. -
- 19.
Which of the following application will be Most suitable for testing by Use Cases?
- A.
Suitability and performance of a Multi media (audio video based) system to a new operating system
- B.
The ability of an Anti virus package to detect and quarantine a new threat
- C.
A billing system used to calculate monthly charge based on large number of subscribers parameters.
- D.
Accuracy usability of a new Navigation system compared with previous system
Correct Answer
C. A billing system used to calculate monthly charge based on large number of subscribers parameters. -
- 20.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.
Non-functional tests test the interoperability with other systems.
- B.
Functional tests may be performed at all test levels
- C.
Non- functional tests may be performed at all test levels.
- D.
Functional tests consider the external behavior of the software.
Correct Answer
A. Non-functional tests test the interoperability with other systems. -
- 21.
Consider the following code, Calculate the MINIMUM number of test cases required to achieve 100% statement coverage and 100% decision coverage? IF user age>= 14 THEN IF user name = ‘blank’ THEN Error message ELSE IF sex = null or age>120 THEN Error Message ELSE Correct entry ENDIF ENDIF ELSE Error message ENDIF
- A.
Statement coverage 4,Decision coverage 5
- B.
Statement Coverage 3, Decision Coverage 4
- C.
Statement Coverage 4, Decision Coverage 4
- D.
Statement Coverage 4, Decision Coverage 3
Correct Answer
B. Statement Coverage 3, Decision Coverage 4 -
- 22.
Which of the following has the best knowledge to decide what test in a test project should be executed?
- A.
The test leader.
- B.
The developer.
- C.
The customers.
- D.
The development Manager.
Correct Answer
A. The test leader. -
- 23.
Which of the following are correct tasks during ‘Test analysis and design’? I. Designing and prioritizing test cases II.Identifying any required infrastructure and tools III.Reviewing the test basis. IV. Creating test data and preparing test harmness V. Writing automated test scripts.
- A.
I,II,III
- B.
I,II,III,IV
- C.
I,II
- D.
II,III,IV,V
Correct Answer
B. I,II,III,IV -
- 24.
Program X; If A>B then Execute Function_A() Else Execute Function_B() Endif Execute Function_C() Program Y: If D>E then Execute Function_D() Endif Execute Function_E() Execute Function_F() Which ONE of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the programs?
- A.
At least 2 test cases are needed to achieve 100% decision coverage of program y
- B.
At least 2 test cases are needed to achieve 100% decision coverage of program
- C.
At least 2 test cases are needed to achieve 100% Statement coverage of program y
- D.
At least 2 test cases are needed to achieve 100% decision coverage of program X
Correct Answer
C. At least 2 test cases are needed to achieve 100% Statement coverage of program y -
- 25.
Which of the following statement is true? Select one:
- A.
Experience-based testing is best used in integration testing.
- B.
Black-box testing is equivalent to equivalence partitioning
- C.
White-box testing is equally useful for low-level and high-level testing
- D.
Experience-based testing should be applied after systematic test methods have been used
Correct Answer
D. Experience-based testing should be applied after systematic test methods have been used -
- 26.
Which of the following items would not come under Configuration Management? Select one:
- A.
Operating systems
- B.
Live data
- C.
Test documentation
- D.
User requirement document
Correct Answer
B. Live data -
- 27.
Which of the following are valid justifications for developers testing their own code during unit testing: i. Their lack of independence is mitigated by independent testing during system and acceptance testing. ii. A person with a good understanding of the code can find more defects more quickly using white-box techniques. iii. Developers have a better understanding of the requirements than testers. iv. Testers write unnecessary incident reports because they find minor differences between the way in which the system behaves and the way in which it is specified to work. Select one:
- A.
i and ii
- B.
Iii and iv
- C.
I and iv
- D.
Ii and iii
Correct Answer
A. i and ii -
- 28.
Which statement correctly describes the public and profession aspects of the code of ethics?
- A.
Public: Certified software testers shall act in the best interests of their client and employer (being consistent with the wider public interest). Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.
- B.
Public: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest. Profession: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions.
- C.
Public: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions. Profession: Certified software testers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of their profession.
- D.
Public: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions. Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.
Correct Answer
D. Public: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions. Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest. -
- 29.
Which of the following tools would be involved in the automation of regression test?
- A.
Data tester
- B.
Boundary tester
- C.
Capture/Playback
- D.
Output comparator
Correct Answer
C. Capture/Playback -
- 30.
Arc testing is known as:
- A.
Branch testing
- B.
Agile testing
- C.
Beta testing
- D.
Ad-hoc testing
Correct Answer
A. Branch testing -
- 31.
Methodologies adopted while performing Maintenance Testing
- A.
Breadth Test and Depth Test
- B.
Retesting
- C.
Confirmation Testing
- D.
Sanity Testing
Correct Answer
A. Breadth Test and Depth Test -
- 32.
Features of White Box Testing Technique i. We use explicit knowledge of the internal workings of the item being tested to select the test data. ii. Uses specific knowledge of programming code to examine outputs and assumes that the tester knows the path of logic in a unit or a program. iii. Checking for the performance of the application iv. Also checks for functionality.
- A.
i, ii are true and iii and iv are false
- B.
Iii is true and i,ii, iv are false
- C.
Ii ,iii is true and i,iv is false
- D.
Iii and iv are true and i,ii are false
Correct Answer
A. i, ii are true and iii and iv are false -
- 33.
Exit Criteria may consist of i. Thoroughness measures , such as coverage of code, functionality or risk ii. Estimates of Defect density or reliability measures. iii. Residual risk such as defects not fixed or lack of test coverage in certain areas iv. 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 -
- 34.
Contract and regulation is a part of which testing type
- A.
user acceptance testing
- B.
System testing
- C.
Sanity testing
- D.
Smoke testing
Correct Answer
A. user acceptance testing -
- 35.
Stochastic testing using statistical information or operational profiles uses the following method
- A.
Heuristic testing approach
- B.
Methodical testing approach
- C.
Model based testing approach
- D.
Process or standard compliant testing approac
Correct Answer
C. Model based testing approach -
- 36.
Which of the following metrics are useful for monitoring the test progress? Select one:
- A.
Percentage of work done in test environment preparation
- B.
The number of features implemented in the code
- C.
The number of changes done to the product's requirements
- D.
Percentage of work done on the user's manuals
Correct Answer
C. The number of changes done to the product's requirements -
- 37.
The Test Cases Derived from use cases
- A.
Are most useful in uncovering defects in the process flows during real world use of the system
- B.
Are most useful in uncovering defects in the process flows during the testing use of the system
- C.
Are most useful in covering the defects in the process flows during real world use of the system
- D.
Are most useful in covering the defects at the Integration Level
Correct Answer
A. Are most useful in uncovering defects in the process flows during real world use of the system -
- 38.
IEEE 829 test plan documentation standard contains all of the following except
- A.
test items
- B.
Test deliverables
- C.
test tasks
- D.
Test specifications
Correct Answer
D. Test specifications -
- 39.
Which of the following sentence lists the main advantage of reviews over testing? Select one:
- A.
No need to write specific plans for reviews , code reviews can save white box testing
- B.
No need of specific tools, lower risk verification, better classification of detected defects
- C.
Low cost of defects detection, enhancement of code and documents quality, identification improvement opportunities
- D.
Clear allocation of roles to review members.confidence that participants are familiar with the reviewed subject.
Correct Answer
C. Low cost of defects detection, enhancement of code and documents quality, identification improvement opportunities -
- 40.
Defect Management process does not include
- A.
Defect prevention
- B.
Deliverable base-lining
- C.
Management Reporting
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Deliverable base-lining -
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