Consider the following control flow graph: The control flow represents a software component of a car navigation system. Within the project the maximum cyclomatic complexity to be allowed is set at 5.Which of the following statements is correct?

A defect needs to be reported since the cyclomatic complexity of the component is calculated at 6.

No defect needs to be reported since the cyclomatic complexity of the component is calculated at 3.

No defect needs to be reported since the cyclomatic complexity of the component is calculated at 4

No defect needs to be reported since the cyclomatic complexity of the component is calculated at 5.

A defect needs to be reported since the cyclomatic complexity of the component is calculated at 6.

Consider the pseudo code for the Answer program: Which of the following statements about the Answer program BEST describes the control flow anomalies to be found in the program?

The Answer program contains unreachable code and an infinite loop.

The Answer program contains no control flow anomalies.

The Answer program contains unreachable code.

The Answer program contains unreachable code and an infinite loop.

The Answer program contains an infinite loop.

Which of the following statements about fault seeding tools is correct?

Fault seeding tools insert defects into the source code to check the effectiveness of testing.

Fault seeding tools insert defects into the source code to test the input checking capabilities of the software.

Fault seeding tools insert defects into the source code to support the application of specification-based test design techniques.

Fault seeding tools insert defects into the source code to check the level of maintainability of the software.

Why might static analysis be used on an Agile project'SELECT ONE OPTION

To identify the causes of technical debt through the use of tools

To implement a test-driven approach at the component level

To manually identify potential defects and thus avoid technical debt

To clarify and simplify code design without changing its behavior

To identify the causes of technical debt through the use of tools

The following User story is being developed using the 8DD approach:As a Purchasing Manageri want to see a list of all Purchase Orders placed so far this month with their total valueSo that I can control the amount of money being spentWhich scenario is BOTH written in correct Gherkin format AND is appropriate for this User Story9SEI ECT ONE OPTION

Given that three Purchase Orders with a total value of 21.75 have been placed so far this month When the Purchasing Manager requests the list of Purchase Orders placed this month Then the 3 orders and their total value of 21.75 are displayed

Given that three Purchase Orders with a total value of 21.75 have been placed so far this month AND the Purchasing Manager has navigated to the Purchase Order Reporting page When the Purchasing Manager clicks the button 'List of Purchase Orders placed this month' Then the 3 orders and their total value of 21.75 are displayed

Given that three Purchase Orders with a total value of 21.75 have been placed so far this month When the Purchasing Manager requests the list of Purchase Orders placed this month Then the appropriate details are displayed

Given that I am a Purchasing Manager AND three Purchase Orders with a total value of 21.75 have been placed so far this month When I request the list of Purchase Orders placed this month Then all orders and their total value of 21.75 are displayed

Given that three Purchase Orders with a total value of 21.75 have been placed so far this month When the Purchasing Manager requests the list of Purchase Orders placed this month Then the 3 orders and their total value of 21.75 are displayed

Which option below describes the BEST approach for testing a Medium risk mission- or safety-critical system?SELECT ONE OPTION

Automated tests recommended. Exploratory tests highly recommended, manual Black box tests recommended.

Automated tests recommended. Exploratory tests recommended, manual Black-box tests recommended

Automated tests recommended. Exploratory tests highly recommended, manual Black box tests recommended.

Automated tests optional (neutral). Exploratory tests highly recommended, manual Black-box tests optional (neutral).

Automated tests optional. Exploratory tests highly recommended, manual Black-box tests recommended

You have identified existing test cases that require re-factoring, Which is the NEXT task you should perform?SELECT ONE OPTION

Make changes to the internal structure of the tests to improve maintainability

Adjust the observable behavior of the tests to meet the user stories

Re run the tests to ensure that the test results remain the same

Analyze the Impact of the functionality of the current iteration on the existing regression tests

Make changes to the internal structure of the tests to improve maintainability

In order to create a shareable testing service from server or network traffic log data, which of the following types of tool would you use?SELECT ONE OPTION

An integrated development environment

Which statement correctly describes service virtualization''SELECT ONE OPTION

It is a shareable testing service that simulates the behavior, data and performance of a system or service to which the product or component under test would normally be connected

It is a service which automatically deploys new versions of the software into the production environment at regular and short intervals

it is an integrated set of tools that will automatically compile, test and deliver into a virtual environment a new build of the product under test

it is a collection of mock objects such as stubs and drivers that will allow a product or component to run without some other product or component that it would normally need

Which statement about test automation being applied to a reactive test approach, is CORRECT'SELECT ONE OPTION

An increase in automated test coverage can lead to a greater degree of exploratory testing addressing high risk areas

Automation of test execution in exploratory test sessions can lead to increased efficiency and wider coverage of user stories

BDD can be used within a reactive testing approach by producing automated tests in parallel with the implementation of the user story

For projects that must comply with externally defined regulations, the automated tests and their results must be traceable back to requirements

An increase in automated test coverage can lead to a greater degree of exploratory testing addressing high risk areas

As a technical test analyst, you are involved in a risk analysis session using the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis technique. You are calculating risk priorities. Which of the following are the major factors in this exercise?

Functionality, reliability, usability, maintainability, efficiency and portability

Financial damage, frequency of use and external visibility

Which option correctly states the sequence of tasks to be undertaken when re-factoring test cases?SELECT ONE OPTION

Identification, Analysis, Refactor, Re-run, Evaluate

Evaluate, Identification, Analysis. Re-run, Refactor

Analysis, Identification, Re run, Refactor, Evaluate

Identification, Evaluate, Analysis, Refactor, Re-run

Identification, Analysis, Refactor, Re-run, Evaluate

Why could test cases need to be refactored in an Agile project?SELECT ONE OPTION

To make them easier to understand and cheaper to modify

To maintain bi-directional traceability with the user stories

To increase the breadth of black box coverage

To make them easier to understand and cheaper to modify

To ensure that the tests and code remained aligned

You have been assigned the task of defining the risk-based approach to testing the performance efficiency of a new application. Which of the following is an ISTQB defined technique to use for Identifying the risks?

Analyzing the requirements to look for areas where performance efficiency requirements have not been well-defined

Reviewing the unit testing that has already been conducted on the application to verify performance efficiency

Analyzing the requirements to look for areas where performance efficiency requirements have not been well-defined

Interviewing performance efficiency experts to determine what areas are likely to contain the highest levels of risk

Conducting a hazard analysis with the non-technical business stakeholders to identify areas in the code that are likely to contain high levels of performance efficiency risk

You are involved in testing a system in the medical domain. Testing needs to comply with the FDA requirements and is rated as being safety critical. A product risk assessment has been performed and various mitigation actions have been identified. Reliability testing is one of the test types that needs to be performed throughout the development lifecycle.Based on the information provided, which of the following activities would need to be addressed in the test plan?

Design and execution of specific tests that evaluate the software's tolerance to faults in terms of handling unexpected input values.

Design and execution of test cases for scalability.

Testing whether the installation/de-installation can be completed.

Consider the pseudo code for the Price program: Which of the following statements about the Price program describes a control flow anomaly to be found in the program?

The Price program contains an infinite loop.

The Price program contains no control flow anomalies.

The Price program contains unreachable code.

The Price program contains data flow defects.

The Price program contains an infinite loop.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a more effective review preparation by the Technical Test Analyst?

Managing logging rate (number of defects logged per minute during the meeting).

Ensure that participants spend enough time during preparation, e.g.. by managing checking rate (number of pages checked per hour during review preparation).

Managing logging rate (number of defects logged per minute during the meeting).

The usage of review checklists.

Review training for the Technical Test Analyst.

You have been assigned to perform a review on code provided below: Which type of defect should you report as part of the code review?

No defects should be reported, code is correct.

Within the world of consumer electronics, the amount of embedded software is growing rapidly. The amount of software in high-end television sets has increased by a factor of about eight over the last six years. In addition, the market of consumer electronics has been faced with a 5 -10% price erosion per year. The price of a product is, among a number of other things, determined by the microcontroller used. Therefore, the use of ROM and RAM remains under high pressure in consumer electronic products, leading to severe restrictions on code size.Within a new high-end TV project, it has been decided to apply dynamic analysis.Which of the quality goals listed below is MOST appropriate to the project context?

Improve system performance by providing information on run-time system behaviour.

Prevent failures from occurring by detecting wild pointers and loss of system memory.

Analyse system failures which cannot easily be reproduced.

Improve system performance by providing information on run-time system behaviour.

Consider the pseudo code provided below regarding a customer request for cash withdrawal from an ATM.If the customer has sufficient funds in their accountOR the customer has the credit grantedTHEN the ATM machine pays out the requested amount to the customerWhich of the following test cases would be the result of applying multiple condition testing, but would NOT be the result of applying modified condition/decision testing?

TC 3: Customer does not have sufficient funds. Credit has not been granted.

TC 1: Customer has sufficient funds. Credit has not been granted.

TC 2: Customer does not have sufficient funds. Credit has been granted.

TC 3: Customer does not have sufficient funds. Credit has not been granted.

TC 4: Customer has sufficient funds. Credit has been granted.

Which of the following statements BEST describes how tools support model-based testing?

Finite state machines are used to describe the intended execution-time behavior of a software-controlled system.

Random sets of threads of execution are generated as test cases.

Large sets of test cases are generated to provide full code coverage.

An engine is provided that allows the user to execute the model.

A component has been analysed during a risk-assessment and rated as highly critical. Which of the following white-box test techniques provides the highest level of coverage and could therefore be used to test this component?

Modified condition/decision testing

Consider the following fault attack:* Force all possible incoming errors from the software/operating system interfaces to the application.Which of the following is the kind of failure you are looking for when using this attack?

Application crashes when unsupported characters are pasted into an input field.

Application crashes when the network is unavailable.

Application crashes due to a lack of portability.

Application miscalculates total monthly balance due on credit cards.

Which of the following is NOT a common issue with traditional capture/playback test automation?

Execution of the recorded script is difficult outside office hours.

Difficult to maintain when software changes.

Recorded scripts are difficult to maintain by non-technical persons.

Data and actions are mixed in the recorded script.

Execution of the recorded script is difficult outside office hours.

Which of the following is a valid reason for including security testing in a test approach?

There is a threat of unauthorized copying of applications or data.

To provide measurements from which an overall level of availability can be obtained.

To evaluate the ability of a system to handle peak loads at or beyond the limits of its anticipated or specified workloads

Software changes will be frequent after it enters production.

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