Which statement about Static Testing is TRUE?

Static testing can be applied to any work product that participants know how to read and understand.

Static testing must only be applied to final work products that have been signed off.

Static testing must be conducted by users of the product being tested.

Static testing executes the code to verify the functionality is as expected.

When comparing Static and Dynamic test techniques, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Static Testing techniques, such as reviews, can be undertaken before Dynamic Testing, making defects cheaper to remove.

Static Testing finds failures, whilst Dynamic Testing only finds the cause of failures.

Static Testing techniques, such as reviews, can be undertaken before Dynamic Testing, making defects cheaper to remove.

Static Testing is based on the execution of code, whist Dynamic Testing relies on examination and analysis.

Only Static Testing has the objective of identifying defects.

Which defect below is MOST likely to be found by a review during static testing?

Incorrect interface specifications.

Old versions of software in use.

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of the WALKTHROUGH review type?

The meeting is led by the author.

Metrics are gathered throughout.

Attendees must prepare before the meeting.

Entry and exit criteria are defined.

Which of the following BEST describes checklist-based testing?

An experience-based test technique whereby the experienced tester uses a high-level list of items to be noted, checked or remembered, or a set of rules or criteria against which a product has to be verified.

An approach to testing whereby the testers dynamically design and execute tests based on their knowledge, exploration of the test item and the results of previous tests.

An experience-based test technique whereby the experienced tester uses a high-level list of items to be noted, checked or remembered, or a set of rules or criteria against which a product has to be verified.

A procedure to derive and/or select test cases based on an analysis of the specification, either functional or non-functional, of a component or system without reference to its internal structure.

A test design technique which ensures that test cases are checked for consistency and completeness against an organisation's list of formatting rules and best practices.

Which of the following is a key difference between black box and white box test design techniques?

White box techniques can measure the extent of code coverage, black box techniques can not.

Black box techniques use software code to derive test cases, white box techniques do not.

White box techniques use functional design specifications to derive test cases, black box techniques do not.

White box techniques can measure the extent of code coverage, black box techniques can not.

White box techniques derive test cases from models of the software, black box techniques do not.

Given the following decision tables, what is the expected result for the test case listed below? Test Case: Purchase a Toaster weighing 9kg for 10.

Must pay in cash, no free delivery.

No need to pay in cash, no free delivery.

Must pay in cash, no free delivery.

No need to pay in cash, free delivery.

Must pay in cash, free delivery.

Which statement about deriving test cases from a use case is TRUE?

Test cases are designed to exercise the defined behaviours.

There should only be one test case for each use case.

Test cases can only be derived if there is an activity diagram.

It is not possible to measure use case test coverage.

Which of the following is NOT a valid use of decision coverage?

Checking that all decisions are based on a numeric value.

Checking that all decisions have been exercised in a single program.

Checking that all decisions have been exercised in a business process.

Checking that all decisions are based on a numeric value.

Checking that at least 100% decision coverage has been achieved, as this guarantees 100% statement coverage.

Which of the following is an approach that can be used for exploratory testing?

Time-boxed test sessions are created, during which a tester uses a test charter containing test objectives to guide the testing.

A tester methodically executes tests from a list of possible failures, based on experience, defect and failure data.

A tester analyses, designs and implements tests based on external rules and standards.

Tests are designed based on the guidance of stakeholders and experts outside the test team.

Which of the following BEST describes a methodical approach to the Error Guessing test technique?

An experienced tester makes a list of potential defects and failures, and designs and runs tests to generate these failures should the defects be present in the code.

A tester dynamically designs and executes tests based on their knowledge, exploration of the test item and the results of previous tests.

An experienced tester makes a list of potential defects and failures, and designs and runs tests to generate these failures should the defects be present in the code.

A tester designs, implements and executes tests to cover test conditions found in checklists that are based on what is important for the user.

An inexperienced tester is asked to attempt to guess errors that may have been missed by experienced testers during formal test design.

Which of the following are benefits of an independent test team, and which are drawbacks?a) Independent testers can find different defects.b) Developers may put less emphasis on quality.c) Independent testers can be seen as the reason for delayed projects.d) Independent testers can verify assumptions made during the specification of a system.

a and d are benefits, b and c are drawbacks.

a and b are benefits, c and d are drawbacks.

b and c are benefits, a and d are drawbacks.

a and d are benefits, b and c are drawbacks.

c and d are benefits, a and b are drawbacks.

Which one of the following statements about techniques for estimating test effort is correct?

The expert-based approach is based on the experience of the owners of the testing tasks or by subject matter experts.

The metrics-based technique finds the most similar former project and uses its original estimate for the current project.

The expert-based approach is based on the experience of the owners of the testing tasks or by subject matter experts.

The metrics-based technique uses metrics supplied by the current test team based on their subjective feel for effort required.

In an expert-based approach, the test lead with the most years in the role is chosen to produce the estimate.

Which of the following would NOT typically be covered in a test summary report?

Whether there is any economic benefit in continuing testing beyond the planned date.

The risks associated with unresolved defects found during testing.

Any features of the system that were not tested along with reasons.

Whether there is any economic benefit in continuing testing beyond the planned date.

An analysis of lessons learned to determine changes for future projects.

Which of the following BEST describes how configuration management supports the test process?

It enables the tester to reproduce the tested item through unique identification and version control.

It enables the tester to systematically design test conditions, cases and data.

It enables incidents to be tracked from discovery and classification to correction and confirmation of the solution.

It helps the test manager to decide how best to integrate and coordinate the testing activities into the software life cycle.

Which of the following BEST distinguishes the terms 'validation' and 'verification'?

Verification is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the specified requirements have been met while validation is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the requirements for a specific intended use have been met

Validation Is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the specified requirements have been met while verification is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the requirements for a specific intended use have been met

Verification is confirmation through the provision of subjective evidence that the specified requirements have been met while validation is confirmation through the provision of subjective evidence that the designs for a specific intended use have been met

Validation is confirmation through the provision of subjective evidence that the specified requirements have been met while verification Is confirmation through the provision of subjective evidence that the designs for a specific intended use have been met

Verification is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the specified requirements have been met while validation is confirmation through the provision of objective evidence that the requirements for a specific intended use have been met

Which of the following Is a possible reason for Introducing a defect In software code?

Rushing to meet a tight deadline to turn code over for testing

Focus on static testing over dynamic testing

A software application incorrectly provided customers discounts of 50% off their total purchases rf the purchases exceeded S100. II, was discovered through an audit that the discount should have been only 5% off these purchases. A root cause analysis uncovered that the requirements incorrectly stated 50% instead of 5% in this scenario.Which of the following MOST accurately reflects this scenario?

The incorrect customer discount is the effect and the reason for the requirement error is the root cause

The audit finding is the root cause, requiring a root cause analysis which led to investigating the software code, design, and requirements

An issue with the design is determined to be the root cause of the incorrect calculation

The incorrect customer discount is the effect and the reason for the requirement error is the root cause

The audit finding is the root cause, the incorrect calculation of 50% is the defect, and the incorrect requirement is the effect

Which of the following Is an example of the absence-of-errors fallacy?

Since testing found very few defects, the system certainly will be successful

Over lime, running the same test cases do not find any defects

Other than trivial cases, it is not feasible to test all combinations of inputs and preconditions

A small number of modules contains the most defects

Since testing found very few defects, the system certainly will be successful

Which of the following Is an example of tasks most associated with the test design activity?

Test data, derived from production data, is developed for use during testing

The project manager updates the project schedule as key test tasks are completed

The Identification of test execution and test automation tools

Every day, the tester notes the status of his/her test cases in preparation for daily reports

Which of the following Is NOT a benefit of traceability between the test basis and test work products?

It obscures the impact of changes

It helps evaluate the extent of test coverage

It obscures the impact of changes

It allows testing to be auditable

It meets the criteria for IT governance

Which of the following CORRECTLY matches a tester's ability to communicate about defects, test results, and other test Information well?

Emphasizing the benefits of testing

Taking a command-and-control approach with the project learn

Being firm and assertive with test findings and information

Writing subjective defect reports and review findings

Which statement best describes the key difference between a mindset for test activities and a mindset for development activities?

A tester is concerned with finding defects while a developer is interested in designing solutions

A tester Is Interested in building solutions while a developer is concerned with verifying the product

A tester is concerned with finding defects while a developer is interested in designing solutions

A tester is concerned with verifying the product while a developer possesses professional pessimism

A tester possesses professional pessimism while a developer is concerned with validating the product

Which of the following software development models BEST exemplifies a model that does NOT support the principle of early testing?

The Incremental development model

The Iterative development model

Which of the following Is the BEST reason for selecting a particular type of software development lifecycle model?

The type of product being developed

Tester skill level with the software development lifecycle model

The project manager's preference

The project team's overall familiarity with the model

The type of product being developed

Which of the following statements is the BEST example of non-functional testing?

Tests which capture the time it takes to save a file

Tests based on the internal structure of a component or system

Tests related to -what' the system should do

Tests which calculate overtime pay for those employees entitled to such

Tests which capture the time it takes to save a file

Which of the following statements gives the BEST example of a trigger for maintenance testing?

Retirement of a customer service application

Business approval to fund a project to develop an e-commerce web application

Completion of the requirements specifications for an application

Completion of the designs for an application

Which of the following statements BEST states the value of static testing?

It can prevent defects later in design and coding by uncovering issues in requirements

It is most effective when performed after dynamic testing

It can detect the same defects as those found by dynamic testing

It can eliminate the need for unnecessary team member communication

ISTQB CTFL-2018 Practice Test 8 - Free Online Exam Questions 281-320

After a record of poor-quality software releases (incorrect menu selection options, new features that do not work, users allowed to change security levels without administrator rights), you have been asked to review the test capability in your company.

You have limited time to do the review before the next project, which type of testing would be MOST appropriate to review first?

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