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What is the primary test objective achieved when a tester verifies the test basis while designing tests early in the lifecycle?
What is the primary test objective achieved when a tester verifies the test basis while designing tests early in the lifecycle?
- Finding defects
- Providing information for decision making
- Gaining confidence
- Evaluating work products (correct)
In Agile teams, what is the approach called when team members use their skills interchangeably, regardless of role?
In Agile teams, what is the approach called when team members use their skills interchangeably, regardless of role?
- Team Aid
- First Aid
- Skills First
- Whole Team (correct)
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between error, defect, and failure?
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between error, defect, and failure?
- A developer makes a mistake which causes a defect that may be seen as a failure during dynamic testing. (correct)
- A developer makes an error which results in a failure that may be seen as a fault when the software is executed.
- A failure occurs due to a defect that was overlooked by developers.
- A defect is always obvious during the testing phase and does not lead to failure.
What is a potential consequence of evaluating work products early in the testing lifecycle?
What is a potential consequence of evaluating work products early in the testing lifecycle?
Which of the following best defines a defect in software testing?
Which of the following best defines a defect in software testing?
What does dynamic testing primarily focus on?
What does dynamic testing primarily focus on?
What might occur when defects are identified early in the development lifecycle?
What might occur when defects are identified early in the development lifecycle?
Which of the following best describes a failure in a software context?
Which of the following best describes a failure in a software context?
What leads to a defect that can be detected during dynamic testing?
What leads to a defect that can be detected during dynamic testing?
Why is it important to avoid tests wearing out?
Why is it important to avoid tests wearing out?
At what stage should test control activities occur during testing?
At what stage should test control activities occur during testing?
What is the primary goal of test monitoring?
What is the primary goal of test monitoring?
Which of the following describes a defect in software testing?
Which of the following describes a defect in software testing?
What consequence does running the same tests repeatedly have?
What consequence does running the same tests repeatedly have?
Which activity in the testing process is defined by corrective actions based on monitoring?
Which activity in the testing process is defined by corrective actions based on monitoring?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting test monitoring?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting test monitoring?
How should the test approach be adjusted under time and budget constraints to test more quickly?
How should the test approach be adjusted under time and budget constraints to test more quickly?
What is the primary issue with developers testing their own code?
What is the primary issue with developers testing their own code?
Which approach is least effective when testing under high stress and tight deadlines?
Which approach is least effective when testing under high stress and tight deadlines?
Which strategy should NOT be used when testing is time-constrained?
Which strategy should NOT be used when testing is time-constrained?
What disadvantage might arise from developers' biases in their testing?
What disadvantage might arise from developers' biases in their testing?
Which testing approach allows for testing to start sooner while maintaining quality?
Which testing approach allows for testing to start sooner while maintaining quality?
What is one of the main advantages of having an independent testing function?
What is one of the main advantages of having an independent testing function?
When testing timelines are compressed, which tactic is likely to hinder the overall success?
When testing timelines are compressed, which tactic is likely to hinder the overall success?
Which of the following best describes a good practice for testers in the software development lifecycle?
Which of the following best describes a good practice for testers in the software development lifecycle?
What development approach is characterized by coding directed by test cases?
What development approach is characterized by coding directed by test cases?
At which testing level can non-functional tests be applied?
At which testing level can non-functional tests be applied?
What type of maintenance testing is generally required when a system is being decommissioned?
What type of maintenance testing is generally required when a system is being decommissioned?
In which development lifecycle model do testing activities often overlap with development?
In which development lifecycle model do testing activities often overlap with development?
Which of the following is NOT a common benefit of involving testers early in the software development lifecycle?
Which of the following is NOT a common benefit of involving testers early in the software development lifecycle?
What is a primary goal of maintenance testing?
What is a primary goal of maintenance testing?
Which scenario would commonly trigger regression testing?
Which scenario would commonly trigger regression testing?
Which test technique relies on requirements specifications as the test basis?
Which test technique relies on requirements specifications as the test basis?
How is branch coverage calculated?
How is branch coverage calculated?
For a simple IF statement, how many tests are required for 100% branch coverage?
For a simple IF statement, how many tests are required for 100% branch coverage?
Which testing technique is least likely to use a specification during its process?
Which testing technique is least likely to use a specification during its process?
What type of testing primarily focuses on the internal structure of the code?
What type of testing primarily focuses on the internal structure of the code?
In achieving 100% branch coverage for a block of code, which statement is true?
In achieving 100% branch coverage for a block of code, which statement is true?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of black-box testing?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of black-box testing?
Which test technique allows for learning about the software while testing?
Which test technique allows for learning about the software while testing?
What is the primary purpose of having a testing activity for every development activity?
What is the primary purpose of having a testing activity for every development activity?
Which statement regarding testing documentation is most accurate?
Which statement regarding testing documentation is most accurate?
What role is responsible for recording open issues during formal reviews?
What role is responsible for recording open issues during formal reviews?
How does CI/CD illustrate the concept of shift-left in testing?
How does CI/CD illustrate the concept of shift-left in testing?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between development and testing activities?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between development and testing activities?
What is a common misconception regarding the ownership of quality in CI/CD?
What is a common misconception regarding the ownership of quality in CI/CD?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a testing activity might lack documentation?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a testing activity might lack documentation?
Which aspect of testing activities is overlooked when discussing shift-left?
Which aspect of testing activities is overlooked when discussing shift-left?
What does rules-oriented format primarily track?
What does rules-oriented format primarily track?
How many equivalence partitions need to be tested for a banking application allowing withdrawals of $20, $100, or $500?
How many equivalence partitions need to be tested for a banking application allowing withdrawals of $20, $100, or $500?
In boundary value analysis for weights not exceeding 100 lbs, how many tests should be executed to achieve 100% two-value boundary value analysis?
In boundary value analysis for weights not exceeding 100 lbs, how many tests should be executed to achieve 100% two-value boundary value analysis?
What is a key characteristic of exploratory testing?
What is a key characteristic of exploratory testing?
What is a characteristic of the rules-oriented format when writing acceptance criteria?
What is a characteristic of the rules-oriented format when writing acceptance criteria?
Which type of testing is not typically associated with risk-based testing?
Which type of testing is not typically associated with risk-based testing?
What is the main limitation of session-based testing?
What is the main limitation of session-based testing?
What is one of the main aspects of boundary value analysis?
What is one of the main aspects of boundary value analysis?
What is the correct number of transitions shown in the state transition diagram for the e-commerce transaction?
What is the correct number of transitions shown in the state transition diagram for the e-commerce transaction?
Which test case should not be included due to logic conflicts based on the provided test conditions?
Which test case should not be included due to logic conflicts based on the provided test conditions?
In the first set of test conditions, what is the expected result when deleting items?
In the first set of test conditions, what is the expected result when deleting items?
What is the main goal of debugging in software development?
What is the main goal of debugging in software development?
From the provided conditions, which scenario will successfully show fries being added?
From the provided conditions, which scenario will successfully show fries being added?
Which of the following correctly describes exhaustive testing?
Which of the following correctly describes exhaustive testing?
What impact does having a test condition of 'Add items' set to false have on the overall test results?
What impact does having a test condition of 'Add items' set to false have on the overall test results?
Which test condition allows for the transition from the Shopping Cart to Logout?
Which test condition allows for the transition from the Shopping Cart to Logout?
To show test case execution coverage of the requirements, what should be tracked?
To show test case execution coverage of the requirements, what should be tracked?
What happens when transitioning from the Checkout state back to Search?
What happens when transitioning from the Checkout state back to Search?
Who is primarily responsible for writing and updating the test plan for a project?
Who is primarily responsible for writing and updating the test plan for a project?
Which of the following statements about debugging is true?
Which of the following statements about debugging is true?
Which test should be executed first based on the flow of states outlined?
Which test should be executed first based on the flow of states outlined?
What is a common misconception regarding exhaustive testing?
What is a common misconception regarding exhaustive testing?
Which aspect is essential for maintaining traceability during testing?
Which aspect is essential for maintaining traceability during testing?
What distinguishes debugging from unit testing?
What distinguishes debugging from unit testing?
What is the outcome when customer adds multiple items to the basic burger and does not delete any items, based on the decision table?
What is the outcome when customer adds multiple items to the basic burger and does not delete any items, based on the decision table?
Which test case scenario involves deleting items and adding fries according to the decision table?
Which test case scenario involves deleting items and adding fries according to the decision table?
What condition is true for Test case 2 in the decision table?
What condition is true for Test case 2 in the decision table?
In the context of this decision table, what does an 'X' signify in the results?
In the context of this decision table, what does an 'X' signify in the results?
If a customer wants to make modifications to a basic burger by deleting items while not adding any, what is the resultant order as per the decision table?
If a customer wants to make modifications to a basic burger by deleting items while not adding any, what is the resultant order as per the decision table?
How many test cases in the provided decision table include the condition of adding fries?
How many test cases in the provided decision table include the condition of adding fries?
What should be expected in the outcome when no items are added or deleted and fries are also not selected?
What should be expected in the outcome when no items are added or deleted and fries are also not selected?
Which test case represents the scenario where only fries are ordered without modifications to the burger?
Which test case represents the scenario where only fries are ordered without modifications to the burger?
What is the purpose of conducting a test with a floor partially occupied but not fully occupied?
What is the purpose of conducting a test with a floor partially occupied but not fully occupied?
Which of the following correctly identifies an invalid transition in a state transition diagram?
Which of the following correctly identifies an invalid transition in a state transition diagram?
Why is it essential to test the usability of the hotel booking software?
Why is it essential to test the usability of the hotel booking software?
What is a critical missing test case derived from the scenario presented in the hotel reservation story?
What is a critical missing test case derived from the scenario presented in the hotel reservation story?
What does boundary value analysis primarily focus on in this context?
What does boundary value analysis primarily focus on in this context?
What would be a valid test case to cover a floor that is full, ensuring the next floor is available for bookings?
What would be a valid test case to cover a floor that is full, ensuring the next floor is available for bookings?
Which state transition is deemed valid in the context provided?
Which state transition is deemed valid in the context provided?
What is a possible consequence of not conducting tests for invalid transitions in a state transition diagram?
What is a possible consequence of not conducting tests for invalid transitions in a state transition diagram?
What is the primary issue with the defect report mentioned?
What is the primary issue with the defect report mentioned?
What is the primary function of a test execution tool?
What is the primary function of a test execution tool?
Which statement best describes a risk associated with test automation?
Which statement best describes a risk associated with test automation?
In the context of a defect report, what aspect is NOT addressed by the provided information?
In the context of a defect report, what aspect is NOT addressed by the provided information?
Which tool is primarily designed to analyze code for standard violations?
Which tool is primarily designed to analyze code for standard violations?
What consequence does relying on technical testers to carry out test automation typically lead to?
What consequence does relying on technical testers to carry out test automation typically lead to?
Which type of automation tool is most suitable for managing test cases and tracking defects?
Which type of automation tool is most suitable for managing test cases and tracking defects?
Why is it essential for defect reports to include detailed expectations from the testing process?
Why is it essential for defect reports to include detailed expectations from the testing process?
What is NOT a requirement for executing performance efficiency tests?
What is NOT a requirement for executing performance efficiency tests?
Which type of testing specifically focuses on checking if a fix has affected other parts of the system?
Which type of testing specifically focuses on checking if a fix has affected other parts of the system?
What is the main focus of component testing?
What is the main focus of component testing?
What does integration testing primarily assess?
What does integration testing primarily assess?
Which statement is true about maintenance testing?
Which statement is true about maintenance testing?
Which testing activity is related to ensuring the system does not fail due to changes or updates?
Which testing activity is related to ensuring the system does not fail due to changes or updates?
What is typically NOT included in integration testing?
What is typically NOT included in integration testing?
What is the test basis for acceptance testing derived from?
What is the test basis for acceptance testing derived from?
Which aspect of testing does NOT require an understanding of the internal code structure?
Which aspect of testing does NOT require an understanding of the internal code structure?
Which testing phase identifies failures in logic?
Which testing phase identifies failures in logic?
What do business rules serve as in the context of system testing?
What do business rules serve as in the context of system testing?
During component integration testing, what aspect is primarily evaluated?
During component integration testing, what aspect is primarily evaluated?
Which test type is triggered when previous tests have failed and need to be verified again?
Which test type is triggered when previous tests have failed and need to be verified again?
What is the consequence for non-members who have missed a deadline regarding discounts?
What is the consequence for non-members who have missed a deadline regarding discounts?
What type of tests are executed after a successful previous execution to ensure no new bugs were introduced?
What type of tests are executed after a successful previous execution to ensure no new bugs were introduced?
How many test cases are needed to achieve transition coverage when dealing with 'test' and 'error' transitions?
How many test cases are needed to achieve transition coverage when dealing with 'test' and 'error' transitions?
Which of the following statements about acceptance testing is correct?
Which of the following statements about acceptance testing is correct?
What can members receive after failing to meet a deadline and renting bicycles?
What can members receive after failing to meet a deadline and renting bicycles?
What is the role of testers in the defect reporting process during dynamic testing?
What is the role of testers in the defect reporting process during dynamic testing?
What is the main focus of component testing in the testing lifecycle?
What is the main focus of component testing in the testing lifecycle?
Which factor is most influential in determining the test approach?
Which factor is most influential in determining the test approach?
Which statement is accurate regarding non-members and discounts?
Which statement is accurate regarding non-members and discounts?
What happens if a non-member has missed a deadline?
What happens if a non-member has missed a deadline?
What should a tester consider when adapting the test approach to fit within time constraints?
What should a tester consider when adapting the test approach to fit within time constraints?
Which of the following statements regarding missed deadlines and discounts is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding missed deadlines and discounts is correct?
When evaluating factors that influence the test approach, which statement is incorrect?
When evaluating factors that influence the test approach, which statement is incorrect?
To achieve adequate transition coverage, what is true regarding the test cases?
To achieve adequate transition coverage, what is true regarding the test cases?
Which of the following is true regarding the responsibilities involved in building and maintaining a product backlog?
Which of the following is true regarding the responsibilities involved in building and maintaining a product backlog?
How do regulatory requirements influence the testing approach?
How do regulatory requirements influence the testing approach?
What is correct about the relationship between members and T-Shirt gifts?
What is correct about the relationship between members and T-Shirt gifts?
What is NOT a factor that influences the test approach according to the provided content?
What is NOT a factor that influences the test approach according to the provided content?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance of defect reporting during dynamic testing?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance of defect reporting during dynamic testing?
Which of the following best represents the role of test monitoring in the testing process?
Which of the following best represents the role of test monitoring in the testing process?
What is a significant disadvantage of developers testing their own code?
What is a significant disadvantage of developers testing their own code?
What is the impact of running the same tests repeatedly without modification?
What is the impact of running the same tests repeatedly without modification?
Which approach is least effective when managing testing under tight deadlines?
Which approach is least effective when managing testing under tight deadlines?
What common misconception might arise regarding quality ownership in a CI/CD environment?
What common misconception might arise regarding quality ownership in a CI/CD environment?
How is the primary goal of maintenance testing characterized?
How is the primary goal of maintenance testing characterized?
Which of the following best describes the function of test control activities?
Which of the following best describes the function of test control activities?
What is one of the main benefits of implementing a shift-left testing approach?
What is one of the main benefits of implementing a shift-left testing approach?
What is a potential consequence of involving testers early in the development lifecycle?
What is a potential consequence of involving testers early in the development lifecycle?
Which statement reflects the best practice regarding testing documentation?
Which statement reflects the best practice regarding testing documentation?
What is the relationship between branch coverage and statement coverage in testing?
What is the relationship between branch coverage and statement coverage in testing?
Which statement correctly describes the implication of covering only unconditional branches in testing?
Which statement correctly describes the implication of covering only unconditional branches in testing?
How many test cases are necessary to achieve 100% branch coverage for an IF decision without an ELSE?
How many test cases are necessary to achieve 100% branch coverage for an IF decision without an ELSE?
What is the primary requirement for achieving 100% decision coverage?
What is the primary requirement for achieving 100% decision coverage?
Which of the following statements lacks accuracy regarding branch coverage?
Which of the following statements lacks accuracy regarding branch coverage?
Which of the following correctly identifies a key relationship in testing coverage?
Which of the following correctly identifies a key relationship in testing coverage?
Which outcome is NOT achieved through 100% statement coverage?
Which outcome is NOT achieved through 100% statement coverage?
Which of the following statements is correct when discussing branches in testing?
Which of the following statements is correct when discussing branches in testing?
What is considered a generic skill required for testers?
What is considered a generic skill required for testers?
Which of the following skills is unlikely to improve communication with business analysts?
Which of the following skills is unlikely to improve communication with business analysts?
What is a major tenet of exploratory testing?
What is a major tenet of exploratory testing?
Which of the following skills enhances a tester's ability to identify hard-to-find defects?
Which of the following skills enhances a tester's ability to identify hard-to-find defects?
What are the required test cases to move from 2-value boundary value analysis (BVA) to 3-value BVA for password lengths?
What are the required test cases to move from 2-value boundary value analysis (BVA) to 3-value BVA for password lengths?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between thoroughness and exploratory testing?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between thoroughness and exploratory testing?
Which of the following represents the equivalence partitions for password length testing?
Which of the following represents the equivalence partitions for password length testing?
Which aspect is not a recognized benefit of having strong communication skills for a tester?
Which aspect is not a recognized benefit of having strong communication skills for a tester?
Which of these abilities is least relevant for a tester when interacting with technical stakeholders?
Which of these abilities is least relevant for a tester when interacting with technical stakeholders?
Which password length is considered valid according to the established partitions?
Which password length is considered valid according to the established partitions?
What role does curiosity play in the skills required for testers?
What role does curiosity play in the skills required for testers?
What does the coverage of the password length tests indicate about the 50% discount partition?
What does the coverage of the password length tests indicate about the 50% discount partition?
How many equivalence partitions are valid for the password length in the given testing framework?
How many equivalence partitions are valid for the password length in the given testing framework?
What is the primary responsibility of the Review Leader during the review process?
What is the primary responsibility of the Review Leader during the review process?
Which role is specifically tasked with managing time during review meetings?
Which role is specifically tasked with managing time during review meetings?
Which of the following tasks is NOT the responsibility of the Manager in the review process?
Which of the following tasks is NOT the responsibility of the Manager in the review process?
What is the role of the Facilitator during review meetings?
What is the role of the Facilitator during review meetings?
Which statement correctly matches the roles with their corresponding responsibilities?
Which statement correctly matches the roles with their corresponding responsibilities?
Who is responsible for deciding what aspects of the project need to be reviewed?
Who is responsible for deciding what aspects of the project need to be reviewed?
Which statement accurately reflects the functionality of Configuration Management (CM) tools?
Which statement accurately reflects the functionality of Configuration Management (CM) tools?
What is the likely impact of allowing the system to disregard duplicates in a sorted list?
What is the likely impact of allowing the system to disregard duplicates in a sorted list?
Which of the following accurately describes the responsibilities of the Review Leader?
Which of the following accurately describes the responsibilities of the Review Leader?
What is a primary function of the Manager within the review process?
What is a primary function of the Manager within the review process?
Which of the following best describes the category of tools that support the DevOps delivery pipeline?
Which of the following best describes the category of tools that support the DevOps delivery pipeline?
What is a common misconception about CM tools?
What is a common misconception about CM tools?
Why might the information about the system's handling of duplicates be helpful for developers?
Why might the information about the system's handling of duplicates be helpful for developers?
What is the primary role of static testing tools?
What is the primary role of static testing tools?
Which of the following statements is incorrect about testing failures in relation to duplicates?
Which of the following statements is incorrect about testing failures in relation to duplicates?
What is the role of regression testing in agile software development?
What is the role of regression testing in agile software development?
What is the key focus of tools that support scalability and deployment standardization?
What is the key focus of tools that support scalability and deployment standardization?
In a sequential development model, when is static testing primarily performed?
In a sequential development model, when is static testing primarily performed?
What is a significant advantage of automating component tests in an iterative development model?
What is a significant advantage of automating component tests in an iterative development model?
Which statement is NOT correct regarding testing in incremental development models?
Which statement is NOT correct regarding testing in incremental development models?
What is one potential misunderstanding regarding the use of regression testing in agile methodologies?
What is one potential misunderstanding regarding the use of regression testing in agile methodologies?
What is a drawback of static testing early in the lifecycle?
What is a drawback of static testing early in the lifecycle?
In the context of agile software development, when is regression testing deemed necessary?
In the context of agile software development, when is regression testing deemed necessary?
Why is it suggested that component tests should be automated in agile development?
Why is it suggested that component tests should be automated in agile development?
What essential aspect must testers perform when analyzing anomalies in test results?
What essential aspect must testers perform when analyzing anomalies in test results?
Which statement best describes the responsibility of tool vendors during testing?
Which statement best describes the responsibility of tool vendors during testing?
What is a major limitation of test automation concerning the generation of test cases?
What is a major limitation of test automation concerning the generation of test cases?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of test automation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of test automation?
In what scenario could a tool vendor be held accountable?
In what scenario could a tool vendor be held accountable?
What is a misleading idea regarding the generation of test cases?
What is a misleading idea regarding the generation of test cases?
What is a critical skill that testers need despite the use of automation tools?
What is a critical skill that testers need despite the use of automation tools?
Which statement is NOT true regarding the capabilities of testers and tools in generating test cases?
Which statement is NOT true regarding the capabilities of testers and tools in generating test cases?
Which statement correctly describes the role of test techniques during the test design activity?
Which statement correctly describes the role of test techniques during the test design activity?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding test implementation?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding test implementation?
Which statement best characterizes the use of test techniques in the various phases of testing?
Which statement best characterizes the use of test techniques in the various phases of testing?
What is the primary focus of test execution in relation to test techniques?
What is the primary focus of test execution in relation to test techniques?
How are test techniques related to the test monitoring phase?
How are test techniques related to the test monitoring phase?
What is the main objective of the detection process in testing?
What is the main objective of the detection process in testing?
Why is metrics collection important in the testing process?
Why is metrics collection important in the testing process?
What could be a consequence of not breaking the work product into manageable parts for review?
What could be a consequence of not breaking the work product into manageable parts for review?
Which best describes the importance of defining measurable exit criteria in reviews?
Which best describes the importance of defining measurable exit criteria in reviews?
What key factor is essential for ensuring successful reviews?
What key factor is essential for ensuring successful reviews?
What could hinder the effectiveness of the review process?
What could hinder the effectiveness of the review process?
Which statement is true regarding defects in software testing?
Which statement is true regarding defects in software testing?
What is a misconception about management's role in the review process?
What is a misconception about management's role in the review process?
Which approach is a recognized example of a test-first methodology in software development?
Which approach is a recognized example of a test-first methodology in software development?
What is the main objective of an inspection in the review process?
What is the main objective of an inspection in the review process?
What is the main goal of implementing shift-left testing in the software development lifecycle?
What is the main goal of implementing shift-left testing in the software development lifecycle?
What is a disadvantage of adopting shift-left testing practices?
What is a disadvantage of adopting shift-left testing practices?
Which of the following best describes the role of the author in a walkthrough?
Which of the following best describes the role of the author in a walkthrough?
Which type of testing is primarily the responsibility of developers in a CI/CD approach?
Which type of testing is primarily the responsibility of developers in a CI/CD approach?
Which of these objectives is NOT associated with a walkthrough?
Which of these objectives is NOT associated with a walkthrough?
Which of the following best illustrates a misconception about shift-left testing?
Which of the following best illustrates a misconception about shift-left testing?
What is a key responsibility of the author during a formal inspection?
What is a key responsibility of the author during a formal inspection?
What is a primary goal for performing inspections according to the review process?
What is a primary goal for performing inspections according to the review process?
What is a consequence of identifying defects early in the testing lifecycle?
What is a consequence of identifying defects early in the testing lifecycle?
What is one of the primary outcomes of shift-left testing?
What is one of the primary outcomes of shift-left testing?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the walkthrough process?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the walkthrough process?
Which best describes the role of acceptance criteria in acceptance test-driven development?
Which best describes the role of acceptance criteria in acceptance test-driven development?
In what context is an inspection considered the most formal review type?
In what context is an inspection considered the most formal review type?
What effect does collecting metrics during inspections have on the software development lifecycle?
What effect does collecting metrics during inspections have on the software development lifecycle?
What is a recommended practice to ensure effective reviews?
What is a recommended practice to ensure effective reviews?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of failing to segment review sessions?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of failing to segment review sessions?
How should review meetings be structured for optimal effectiveness?
How should review meetings be structured for optimal effectiveness?
What approach should be avoided during review meetings to maintain reviewer engagement?
What approach should be avoided during review meetings to maintain reviewer engagement?
Why is it ill-advised to cover one document in its entirety during a review?
Why is it ill-advised to cover one document in its entirety during a review?
What should be prioritized during individual review sessions to enhance effectiveness?
What should be prioritized during individual review sessions to enhance effectiveness?
Which practice is likely to lead to poorer outcomes in review meetings?
Which practice is likely to lead to poorer outcomes in review meetings?
To improve the focus of reviewers during a meeting, what strategy should be implemented?
To improve the focus of reviewers during a meeting, what strategy should be implemented?
What is a primary function of test management tools?
What is a primary function of test management tools?
Which statement is true regarding defect management tools?
Which statement is true regarding defect management tools?
What limitation do test design and implementation tools have?
What limitation do test design and implementation tools have?
What benefit does test automation provide in relation to coverage assessment?
What benefit does test automation provide in relation to coverage assessment?
What aspect do defect management tools not support?
What aspect do defect management tools not support?
Which statement about test automation's role in coverage is accurate?
Which statement about test automation's role in coverage is accurate?
Which function is uniquely attributed to test management tools compared to other testing tools?
Which function is uniquely attributed to test management tools compared to other testing tools?
What characteristic makes test design and implementation tools less effective in defect management?
What characteristic makes test design and implementation tools less effective in defect management?
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Verifying Test Basis
Verifying Test Basis
The evaluation of work products, like requirements, against the test basis.
Whole Team Approach
Whole Team Approach
A method where team members utilize their skills to accomplish team goals, regardless of their formal roles. This allows for flexibility and broader skill development.
Defect
Defect
A mistake made by a developer during the development process which introduces a flaw in the software. This flaw may not be immediately obvious and is often revealed during testing.
Failure
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Developer Error
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Root Cause
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Dynamic Testing
Dynamic Testing
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Tests Wearing Out
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Test Monitoring
Test Monitoring
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Test Control
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Test Planning
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Reviewing Requirements Early
Reviewing Requirements Early
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What is TDD?
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Non-Functional Tests Across Levels
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Data Migration Testing
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Testing in Iterative Models
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Test Design Early
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Test Execution Order
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Testers and Development Experience
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Shift-Left Testing
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Scribe's Role in Reviews
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Branch coverage for a simple IF statement
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Who writes a test plan?
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Testing at all levels
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Rules-oriented format for acceptance criteria
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Equivalence partitioning
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Boundary value analysis
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State Transitions
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State Transitions from Each State
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Counting State Transitions
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Test Case Generation using State Transitions
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Benefits of State Transition Testing
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Testing with State Transitions
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What is the problem with this defect report?
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What does 'tests wearing out' mean?
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What are the test bases for different levels of testing?
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Defect Reporting in Dynamic Testing
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SDLC's Impact on Testing
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Product Risks and Testing
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Regulatory Requirements and Testing
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Tester's Role in Defect Reporting
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Testers and the Product Backlog
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Unclear Defect Report
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100% Branch Coverage
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Regression Testing in Agile
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Static vs. Dynamic Testing
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Automating Component Tests in Agile
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Testing in Incremental Development
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Prioritizing Tests Based on Risks
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Clear Defect Reporting
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Tester vs. Product Owner Roles
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Study Notes
Sample Exam 3 - Answers
- Exam is from ASTQB (American Software Testing Qualifications Board)
- Exam covers ISTQB® Certified Tester Syllabus, Foundation Level
- Exam is compatible with Syllabus version 4.0
- Copyright Notice: This document may be copied in its entirety, or extracts made, if the source is acknowledged.
FL-1.1.1 (K1) Identify typical test objective
- When a tester verifies the test basis during early lifecycle testing, the objective of gaining confidence and providing information for decision making is achieved.
- Other objectives, like finding defects and evaluating work products, are primarily achieved through dynamic testing.
FL-1.5.2 (K1) Recall the advantages of the whole team approach
- In agile teams, the Whole Team approach encourages team members to use their skills regardless of their role.
- This could involve testers helping developers with coding and developers helping testers with testing.
FL-1.2.3 (K2) Distinguish between root cause, error, defect, and failure
- A developer's mistake (error) can lead to a defect (fault or bug) which may cause a failure during dynamic testing.
- Failure is a symptom of the defect.
FL-1.3.1 (K2) Explain the seven testing principles
- Avoiding the principle of tests wearing out is important because running the same tests repeatedly reduces the chance of finding new failures.
- Dynamic testing should help avoid tests wearing out.
FL-1.4.1 (K2) Summarize different test activities and tasks
- Test monitoring involves comparing actual test progress to the planned progress.
- Test monitoring is an ongoing activity, not a one-time activity.
FL-1.4.2 (K2) Explain the impact of context on the test process
- When testing is under time and budget constraints, using exploratory, and checklist techniques to reduce test case development time adjust the test approach.
FL-1.5.3 (K2) Distinguish benefits and drawbacks of independence of testing
- A major drawback of a developer testing their own code is that they may not be objective about their code.
- Developers have biases toward the accuracy and implementation of their code, impacting objectivity.
FL-2.1.2 (K1) Recall good testing practices
- Testers should review requirement documents as soon as they are available.
FL-2.1.3 (K1) Recall examples of test-first approaches to development
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) is an approach where coding is directed by test cases.
FL-2.2.1 (K2) Distinguish different test levels
- Non-functional tests should be executed at all levels of testing (unit, integration, system, and acceptance).
FL-2.3.1 (K2) Summarize maintenance testing and its triggers
- Data migration testing may be needed when a system is decommissioned.
FL-2.1.1 (K2) Explain the impact of chosen software development lifecycle on testing
- In iterative lifecycle models, there should be a corresponding testing activity for every development activity.
FL-2.1.5 (K2) Explain the shift-left approach
- CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) is an example of the shift-left approach because it requires continuous testing early in the pipeline.
FL-3.2.3 (K1) Recall responsibilities of roles in formal reviews
- The scribe is responsible for documenting open issues in a formal review.
FL-3.2.1 (K1) Identify benefits of early and frequent stakeholder feedback
- Early and frequent feedback ensures the product meets stakeholder vision.
FL-3.1.2 (K2) Explain the value of static testing
- Static analysis can identify defects that may not be caught by dynamic testing.
FL-3.2.2 (K2) Summarize the activities of the review process
- The entry and exit criteria for a review process should be defined during the planning step.
FL-4.1.1 (K2) Distinguish black-box, white-box, and experience-based test techniques
- Black-box testing uses requirements documents as a basis for test design.
FL-4.3.2 (K2) Explain branch testing
- Branch coverage is calculated by dividing the number of branches tested by the total number of branches in the code module.
FL-4.3.2 (K2) Explain branch testing
- A single IF statement needs two tests for 100% branch coverage.
FL-4.4.2 (K2) Explain exploratory testing
- Exploratory testing is used to find defects that more formal techniques might miss.
FL-4.4.1 (K2) Explain error guessing
- Error guessing is a technique used to anticipate areas where developers are likely to make mistakes, creating tests to cover those areas.
FL-4.5.1 (K2) Explain how to write user stories in collaboration with developers and business representatives
- Acceptance criteria is the work product for the confirmation aspect in 3C's technique for user stories.
FL-4.2.1 (K3) Use equivalence partitioning to derive test cases
- Determining minimum number of test cases requires considering invalid values (too low or high) within equivalence partitions.
FL-4.2.2 (K3) Use boundary value analysis to derive test cases
- Minimum set of test values for a thermostat system (heating, AC, fan) should include boundary values.
FL-4.2.3 (K3) Use decision table testing to derive test cases
- Decision tables, including various conditions and results, are used for test case derivation.
FL-4.2.4 (K3) Use state transition testing to derive test cases
- State transition diagrams are used to determine needed number of test cases.
FL-4.5.3 (K3) Use acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) to derive test cases
- Testing should start with valid scenarios, followed by invalid scenarios, and then non-functional tests.
FL-5.3.1 (K1) Recall metrics used for testing
- The number of passed test cases is a metric collected during execution.
FL-5.1.1 (K2) Exemplify the purpose and content of a test plan
- Test plans should document the criteria for test case writing.
FL-5.1.7 (K2) Summarize the testing quadrants and their relationships with test levels and test types
- Unit tests belong to quadrant 1.
###Â FL-5.2.2 (K2) Distinguish between project risks and product risks
- Problems related to development managers are project-level risks.
FL-5.3.2 (K2) Summarize the purposes, content, and audiences for test reports
- Variances between planned testing and actual testing should be documented in summary reports.
FL-5.4.1 (K2) Summarize how configuration management supports testing
- Configuration management ensures code is versioned and tracked.
FL-5.1.4 (K3) Use estimation techniques to calculate the required test effort
- Planning poker, team consensus, to determine story points.
FL-5.1.5 (K3) Apply test case prioritization
- Prioritize test cases based on risk and quick feedback to development team.
FL-5.5.1 (K3) Prepare a defect report
- High priority, high severity for a defect that crashes the system can be problematic.
FL-6.1.1 (K2) Explain how different types of test tools support testing
- Tools that supports reviews are used for static testing.
FL-6.2.1 (K1) Recall the benefits and risks of test automation
- Benefits of test automation include faster test execution, which reduces the time to get feedback to the development team. Using an automation tool that's not supported in the future is a risk with test automation.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in software testing, including test objectives, defect definitions, and the relationship between errors, defects, and failures. Designed for learners and professionals, it tests knowledge of agile testing practices and the importance of early defect identification.
