ISTQB-Chapter#5

Which of the following statements BEST describes how tasks are divided between the test manager and the tester?

• a) The test manager plans testing activities and chooses the standards to be followed, while the tester chooses the tools and set the tools usage guidelines

• b) The test manager plans, coordinates and controls the testing activities, while the tester automates the tests

• c) The test manager plans, monitors, and controls the testing activities, while the tester designs tests and decides on the release of the test object

• d) The test manager plans and organizes the testing and specifies the test cases, while the tester executes the tests

  Select ONE option

Which of the following metrics would be MOST useful to monitor during test execution?

• a) Percentage of executed test cases

• b) Average number of testers involved in the test execution

• c) Coverage of requirements by source code

• d) Percentage of test cases already created and reviewed

Which of the following lists contains only typical exit criteria from testing?

• a) Reliability measures, test coverage, schedule and status about fixing defect and remaining risks

• b) Reliability measures, test coverage, degree of tester’s independence and product completeness

• c) Reliability measures, test coverage, test cost, availability of test environment, time to market and product completeness

• d) Time to market, remaining defects, tester qualification, availability of testable use cases, test coverage and test cost

The project develops a "smart" heating thermostat.

The control algorithms of the thermostat were modeled as Matlab/Simulink models and run on the internet connected server. The thermostat uses the specifications of the server to trigger the heating valves.

The test manager has defined the following test strategy/approach in the test plan:

1. The acceptance test for the whole system is executed as an experience-based test.

2. The control algorithms on the server are checked against standard of the energy saving regulation.

3. The functional test of the thermostat is performed as risk-based testing.

4. The security tests of data / communication via the internet are executed together with external security experts.

What four common types of test strategies/approaches did the test manager implement in the test plan?

• a) methodical, analytical, reactive and regression-averse

• b) analytical, standard-compliant, consultative and reactive

• c) model-based, methodical, analytical and consultative

• d) regression-averse, consultative, reactive and methodical

Which one of the following is the characteristic of a metrics-based approach for test estimation?

• a) Budget which was used by a previous similar test project

• b) Overall experience collected in interviews with test managers

• c) Estimation of effort for test automation agreed in the test team

• d) Average of calculations collected from business experts