ISTQB Chapter 6 Tool Support for Testing

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an objective of a pilot project to introduce a test tool?

• a.To assess if the test tool brings benefits at reasonable cost
• a.To ensure that developers will use the test tool
• a.To ensure that the time spent testing and the cost of testing is reduced
• a.To assess if everyone in the organisation can be trained prior to roll-out

Which of the following are characteristic of test management tools?
a.They support traceability of tests to source documents.
b.They provide an interface to test execution tools. c.They help to enforce coding standards.
d.They manipulate databases and files to set-up test data.

• a. A and C
• b. B and C
• c. A and B
• d. B and D

Which of the following is likely to benefit MOST from the use of test tools providing test capture and replay facilities?

• a.Regression Testing 
• b.Integration Testing
• c.System Testing
• d.User Acceptance Testing

Which one of the following statements, about capture-replay tools, is NOT correct?

• a.They are used to support multi-user testing
• b.They are used to capture and animate user requirements.
• c.They are the most frequently purchased types of CAST tool.
• d.They capture aspects of user behaviour.

Which of the following benefits are MOST likely to be achieved by using test tools?

a.Easy to access information about tests and testing. b.Reduced maintenance of testware.
c.Easy and cheap to implement.
d.Greater consistency of tests.

• a. A and C
• b.B and C
• c.A and D
• d.B and D

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a pilot project for tool evaluation?

• a.To assess whether the benefits will be achieved at a reasonable cost
• b.To evaluate how the tool fits with existing processes and practices
• c.To determine use, management, storage and maintenance of the tool and test assets
• d.To reduce the defect rate in the pilot project

What is a scripting technique that uses data files to contain not only test data and expected results, but also keywords related to the application being tested?

• a.Automation technique
• b.Keyword-driven testing
• c.Process-driven testing
• d.Scripting language

Which of the following are potential benefits of adding tools to the test process?
a.Ability to hire testers with fewer technical skills. b.Ability to get an objective assessment of progress. c.Greater consistency in testing procedures. d.Reduction of repetitive testing procedures.

• a.B, C and D
• b.A, B and C
• c.C and D only
• d.A and D only

Which of the following activities should be performed during the selection and implementation of a testing tool?
a.Conduct a proof of concept.
b.Identify coaching and mentoring requirements for the use of the selected tool.
c.Investigate the organization’s test process. d.Implement the selected tool on a project behind schedule to save time.

• a. A, C and D
• b. A, B and D
• c. B, C and D
• d. A, B and C

From the list below, select the recommended principles for introducing a chosen testing tool in an organization.
1.Gather lessons learned from all teams.
2.Provide training and coaching for new users.
3.Roll the tool out to the entire organization at the same time.
4.Adapt and improve processes to fit the use of the tool.
5.Monitor that costs do not exceed initial acquisition cost.
6.Let each team to decide their own standard ways of using the tool.
7.Start with a pilot project.

• a. 2, 4, 5 and 6
• b. 1, 2, 4 and 7
• c. 3, 5, 6 and 7
• d.1, 2, 3 and 5