Quiz about ISTQB Question Bank 1021 to 1060

Question 1

Which testing technique do you prefer for the following situations?

1. Severe time pressure

2. Inadequate specification

Accepted Answer

Exploratory testing

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Decision testing

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Error guessing

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Statement testing

Question 2

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A system is necessarily more reliable after debugging for the removal of a fault.

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In a system two different failures may have different severities.

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A fault need not affect the reliability of a system.

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Undetected errors may lead to faults and eventually to incorrect behavior.

Question 3

Which of the following is a form of functional testing?

Accepted Answer

Boundary value analysis

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Usability testing

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Performance testing

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Security testing

Question 4

Static analysis is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The analysis of program code.

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The analysis of batch programs.

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The reviewing of test plans.

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The use of black box testing.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about reviews is true?

Accepted Answer

Reviews should be performed on specifications, code, and test plans.

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Reviews cannot be performed on user requirements specifications.

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Reviews are the least effective way of testing code.

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Reviews are unlikely to find faults in test plans.

Question 6

A configuration management system would NOT normally provide:

Accepted Answer

Facilities to compare test results with expected results.

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Linkage of customer requirements to version numbers.

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The precise differences in versions of software component source code.

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Restricted access to the source code library.

Question 7

Considering the following pseudo-code, calculate the MINIMUM number of test cases for statement coverage, and the MINIMUM number of test cases for decision coverage respectively.

Accepted Answer

3, 3

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2, 3

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2, 4

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3, 2

Question 8

Why are static testing and dynamic testing described as complementary?

Accepted Answer

Because they share the aim of identifying defects but differ in the types of defect they find.

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Because they share the aim of identifying defects and find the same types of defect.

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Because they have different aims and differ in the types of defect they find.

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Because they have different aims but find the same types of defect.

Question 9

In practice, which Life Cycle model may have more, fewer or different levels of development and testing, depending on the project and the software product. For example, there may be component integration testing after component testing, and system integration testing after system testing.

Accepted Answer

V-Model

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Water Fall Model

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Spiral Model

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RAD Model

Question 10

Entry criteria should address questions such as:

I. Are the necessary documentation, design and requirements information available that will allow testers to operate the system and judge correct behavior.

II. Is the test environment-lab, hardware, software and system administration support ready?

III. Those conditions and situations that must prevail in the testing process to allow testing to continue effectively and efficiently.

IV. Are the supporting utilities, accessories and prerequisites available in forms that testers can use

Accepted Answer

I, II and IV

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I, II and III

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I, II, III and IV

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II, III and IV.

Question 11

From the below given choices, which one is the Confidence testing

Accepted Answer

Smoke testing

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Sanity testing

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System testing

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Regression testing

Question 12

What should be taken into account to determine when to stop testing?

I. Technical risk

II. Business risk

III Project constraints

IV Product documentation

Accepted Answer

I, II, and III are true, IV is false

Answer

I and II are true. III and N are false

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III is true, I, II, and IV are false

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I, II, and IV are true; III is false

Question 13

IEEE stands for:

Accepted Answer

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Information Engineering Endeavoring to Excel

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Institute of Education for E-commerce Entrepreneurs

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Individual Excellence in Engineering Enterprises

Question 14

What are good practices for testing within the development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A and B above.

Answer

Early test analysis and design.

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Different test levels are defined with specific objectives.

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Testers will start to get involved as soon as coding is done.

Question 15

Which of the following would structure-based test design techniques be most likely to be applied to?

1. Boundaries between mortgage interest rate bands.

2. An invalid transition between two different arrears statuses.

3. The business process flow for mortgage approval.

4. Control flow of the program to calculate repayments.

Accepted Answer

3 and 4

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2, 3 and 4

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2 and 4

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1,2 and 3

Question 16

Which of the following is the most important difference between the metrics-based approach and the expert-based approach to test estimation?

Accepted Answer

The metrics-based approach uses calculations from historical data while the expertbased approach relies on team wisdom.

Answer

The metrics-based approach is more accurate than the expert-based approach.

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The metrics-based approach can be used to verify an estimate created using the expert-based approach, but not vice versa.

Answer

The expert-based approach takes longer than the metrics-based approach.

Question 17

Which of these statements about functional testing is true?

Accepted Answer

Functional testing is useful throughout the life cycle and can be applied by business analysts, testers, developers and users.

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Structural testing is more important than functional testing as it addresses the code.

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Functional testing is more powerful than static testing as you actually run the system and see what happens.

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Inspection is a form of functional testing.

Question 18

How is the scope of maintenance testing assessed?

Accepted Answer

Scope is related to the risk, size of the changes and size of the system under test

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Scope is defined by the size and type of system being changed

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Scope is dependant on the amount of regression testing already performed

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Scope is related to the number of system users affected by the change.

Question 19

Which of the following is a MAJOR task of evaluating exit criteria and reporting?

Accepted Answer

Writing a test summary report for stakeholders

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Logging the outcome of test execution

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Repeating test activities as a result of action taken for each discrepancy.

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Evaluating testability of the requirements and system

Question 20

What is the USUAL sequence for performing the following activities during the Fundamental Test Process?

a. Analyze the test basis documents.

b. Define the expected results.

c. Create the test execution schedule.

d. Establish the traceability of the test conditions

Accepted Answer

a, d, b, c

Answer

d, a, c, b

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a, b, c, d

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a, b, d, c

Question 21

Which of the following activities would NORMALLY be undertaken during test planning?

a. Scheduling test analysis and design.

b. Designing Test Conditions.

c. Monitoring test progress.

d. Identifying the objectives of testing.

e. Evaluating test tools.

f. Selecting test metrics for monitoring and control.

Accepted Answer

a, d and f

Answer

b, c and d

Answer

a, d and e

Answer

b, c and f

Question 22

A wholesaler sells printer cartridges. The minimum order quantity is 5. There is a 20% discount for orders of 100 or more printer cartridges. You have been asked to prepare test cases using various values for the number of printer cartridges ordered. Which of the following groups contain three test inputs that would be generated using Boundary Value Analysis?

Accepted Answer

4, 5, 99

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5, 6, 20

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4, 5, 80

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1, 20, 100

Question 23

Which of the following statements describe why exploratory testing is a useful test design technique?

a. It can help derive test cases based on the internal structure of systems.

b. It is useful when there are limited specification documents available.

c. It is useful when there testing is constrained due to time pressures.

d. It is a cheaper alternative to more formal test design techniques.

Accepted Answer

b and c

Answer

a and c

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b and d

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c and d

Question 24

Which of the following statements correctly describes the benefit of fault attacks?

Accepted Answer

They can evaluate the reliability of a test object by attempting to force specific failures to occur

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They are more effective at finding faults than formal test design techniques

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They are useful when there is limited experience in the test team

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They are less structured than other experience-based techniques

Question 25

From the list below, select the recommended principles for introducing a chosen test tool in an organization?

1. Roll the tool out to the entire organization at the same time.

2. Start with a pilot project.

3. Adapt and improve processes to fit the use of the tool.

4. Provide training and coaching for new users.

5. Let each team decide their own standard ways of using the tool.

6. Monitor that costs do not exceed initial acquisition cost.

7. Gather lessons learned from all teams.

Accepted Answer

2, 3, 4, 7.

Answer

1, 2, 3, 5.

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1, 4, 6, 7.

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3, 4, 5, 6.

Question 26

A deviation from the specified or expected behaviour that is visible to end-users is called:

Accepted Answer

A failure

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An error

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A fault

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A defect

Question 27

Testing throughout the project in a three-dimensional sense refers to the following dimensions:

Accepted Answer

Time, Organizational, and Cultural

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Time, Resources, and Risk

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Verification, Validation, and Defect Reporting

Answer

None of the above

Question 28

Consider the following decision table.

Accepted Answer

A-Issue membership, No discount, B-Dont Issue membership

Answer

A-Issue membership, 10% discount, B-Issue membership, offer no discount.

Answer

A-Dont Issue membership, B-Dont offer discount.

Answer

A-Issue membership, No discount, B- Issue membership with 10% discount

Question 29

Why can be tester dependent on configuration management?

Accepted Answer

Because configuration management assures that we know the exact version of the testware and the test object

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Because test execution is not allowed to proceed without the consent of the change control board

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Because changes in the test object are always subject to configuration management

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Because configuration management assures the right configuration of the test tools

Question 30

Why is successful test execution automation difficult?

Accepted Answer

Because the maintenance of the test system is difficult

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Because the tools for automated testing require too much effort for learning

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Because the test robot tools are restricted in their ability to recognize outputs

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Because the test robot needs to be supported by a test management.

Question 31

Why is it necessary to define a Test Strategy?

Accepted Answer

Software failure may cause loss of money, time, business reputation, and in extreme cases injury and death. It is therefore critical to have a proper test strategy in place.

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As there are many different ways to test software, thought must be given to decide what will be the most effective way to test the project on hand.

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Starting testing without prior planning leads to chaotic and inefficient test project

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A strategy is needed to inform the project management how the test team will schedule the test-cycles

Question 32

For the code fragment given below, which answer correctly represents minimum tests required for statement and branch coverage respectively?

Accepted Answer

Statement Coverage = 1, Branch Coverage = 2

Answer

Statement Coverage = 2, Branch Coverage = 2

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Statement Coverage = 1, Branch Coverage = 3

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Statement Coverage = 2, Branch Coverage = 4

Question 33

Given the following state transition table Which of the test cases below will cover the following series of state transitions? S1 SO S1 S2 SO

Accepted Answer

D, A, B, C

Answer

A, B, C, D

Answer

D, A, B

Answer

A, B, C

Question 34

Which of the following is not considered as a benefit of testing tools?

Accepted Answer

Easy to implement and maintain

Answer

Ability to detect tiny changes that a human could not

Answer

Test assets are more consistent

Answer

Ease of measurement of software quality

Question 35

Which of the following options is not related to static testing?

Accepted Answer

Test data preparation tools

Answer

Early defect detection

Answer

Scribe

Answer

Compilers

Question 36

Which of the following is not a part of Configuration Management?

Accepted Answer

Auditing conformance to ISO9001

Answer

Controlled library access

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Record of changes to documentation over time

Answer

Identification of test versions

Question 37

Though activities in the Fundamental test process may overlap or occur concurrently, identify the logical sequential process.

(i) Test Implementation and Execution

(ii) Test Closure activities

(iii) Evaluating exit criteria and reporting

(iv) Test Planning and Control

(v) Test Analysis and Design

Accepted Answer

iv, v, i, iii, ii

Answer

iv, v, iii, ii, i

Answer

v, i, iii, ii, iv

Answer

v, ii, iii, i, iv

Question 38

One of the differences between the Modified Condition Decision Coverage and the Condition Coverage is:

Accepted Answer

The Condition Coverage ensures all paths through a module are executed whereas the Modified Condition Decision Coverage ensures each path in a decision can independently affect the outcome.

Answer

The Modified Condition Decision Coverage ensures all alternative paths are executed whereas the Condition Coverage ensure all main paths are executed

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The Condition Coverage ensures each condition takes all possible outcomes at lease once whereas the Modified Condition Decision Coverage requires both maximum and minimum values within each field.

Answer

The Modified Condition Decision Coverage relies on the tester's skill and past experience whereas the Condition Coverage relies on the way in which the system moves from one condition to another.

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