ISTQB Software Testing Quiz 1

1. In the case of large systems:

Only few tests should be run

Testing should be done on the basis of risk

Only good test cases should be executed

Test cases written by experienced test analysts should be executed

Clearly, no answer except risk-based testing makes any sense.

Explanation

Clearly, no answer except risk-based testing makes any sense.

About This Quiz

This quiz tests knowledge on various aspects of software testing, including risk-based testing, test analysis, SCRUM participation, and testing techniques, tailored for ISTQB certification preparation.

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

To prevent conflict we need to acknowledge the dominant person and then give somebody else a chance to contribute.

Explanation

To prevent conflict we need to acknowledge the dominant person and then give somebody else a chance to contribute.

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

Test Analysis and Design

Test Planning and Control

Test Implementation and Execution

Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting

During Test Planning and Control we determine the test approach.

Explanation

During Test Planning and Control we determine the test approach.

4. Which is not a testing principle?

Early testing

Defect clustering

Pesticide paradox

Exhaustive testing

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

Explanation

5. Which is not a black box testing technique?

Equivalence partitions

Decision tables

Transaction diagrams

Decision testing

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

Explanation

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

6. Poor software characteristics are:

Only Project risks

Only Product risks

Project risks and Product risks

Project risks or Product risks

A Project Risk relates to the management and control of the project.

A Product Risk relates to what is being tested.

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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