ISTQB - Mobile Application Testing 00

You are the quality specialist in a mobile application development team. For which of the following would mobile analytics data be used in the test strategy or test plan?

• To define the expected user base of the application
• To derive test levels, test cases and test data
• To select the device portfolio and prioritization for test execution
• To select the application type and development model to follow

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Your team is developing a free-use application that collects publicly available news from user selected sources so that the user has a single place to read all the news from his/her favorite sources. Based on this information, which of the following business models is MOST appropriate?

• Freemium application
• Advertisement-based application
• Paid application
• Transaction-based application

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Which of the following statements is true for feature phones?

• Feature phones provide limited support for app installation
• Feature phones are similar to smart phones but bigger
• Feature phones are the next generation smartphones, with extended functionality
• Feature phones have cameras, GPS and other sensors built in

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Your team develops an Android game utilizing many device features such as camera, GPS and device orientation. Which of the following types of application is MOST suitable, if the precise use of device specific features is essential?

• Hybrid app
• Mobile web app
• Native app
• Desktop app

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Your team develops an iOS app that is used to register users, their e-mail and street addresses. The data is transferred to a server and provides registered users with samples of physical products, shipped via normal mail. Which of the following are the MOST appropriate architectural decisions to consider for this app?

• Always Connected
• Native app
• Store and forward
• Cellular data
• Web app

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Your analytics data shows that all your users use iPhone. Which of the following decisions is MOST appropriate for your test strategy if you have a low risk app?

• Use remote device access service
• Use single platform strategy
• Use maximum coverage strategy
• Use iOS simulators only

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Which of the following is NOT a challenge when testing mobile apps?

• Unknown command parameters for application startup altering the app’s behavior
• Diverse users and user groups
• Multiple network types and network providers
• Non-availability of newly launched devices necessitating the use of emulators/simulators

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A company has decided to use crowd testing. Which of the following risks is mitigated by this decision?

• Non-availability of important stakeholders during development
• Cost of supporting multiple platforms
• Non-availability of important devices during testing
• Good reviews in the platform provider’s app store

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When testing a native app using different device features, which of the following hardware devices is LEAST needed to be in focus when performing the tests?

• WLAN module
• Integrated speakers
• Built-in camera
• Headphone access

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Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of overheating of a mobile device when testing it?

• Application becomes slow
• Features of the application stop working
• De-installation of the app
• Incorrect functionality of apps

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