Which of the following would be LEAST appropriate as part of an incident report covering the observation of a failure during testing?

The user interface was complicated and confusing and I found It quite difficult to follow the test script.

SOL injection into the username entry field allowed a variety of SQL commands to be executed by the application without the appropriate authority.

The user interface was complicated and confusing and I found It quite difficult to follow the test script.

The updates made as part of the add new member' function did not reflect the expected change as the name was written into the address field.

The expected result for the 'list friends' response time was less than 10 seconds, whereas the average response time obtained was 13 seconds.

Which or the following would be a key difference between a peer review of code and static analysis of code using a tool?

Static analysis targets the code technically whereas Peer review is applicable to further aspects.

A peer reviews finds defects while static analysis finds failures.

Static analysis targets the code technically whereas Peer review is applicable to further aspects.

Peer reviews cannot find missing requirements whereas static analysis can

A peer reviews find failures while static analysis finds defects.

Which ONE of the following statements about state transition testing is correct?

All transitions between states are explicitly shown in the state table.

The state transition diagram explicitly shows all invalid transitions.

The size of the state table depends on the number of possible transitions between the states

Usually it is not possible to create tests to cover ell transitions and all stales

All transitions between states are explicitly shown in the state table.

Which of the following statements about testing in the context of an agile (iterative-incremental) development model is correct?

Regression testing is necessary whenever a new Increment Is added to the existing system. D. Only certain types of non-functional and explorative testing are performed.

Unit test and acceptance test ate the most important tests to make sure that the system works as expected.

Each iteration of testing has to be completely finished before a new Iteration of development starts.

Regression testing is necessary whenever a new Increment Is added to the existing system. D. Only certain types of non-functional and explorative testing are performed.

Which of the following is the main benefit of a configuration management of testware?

There is an easy way to assess the level to test coverage provided by the existing tests

All testware is backed up with restore option, including incident reports and change requests. B. The testware can be traced to information in requirements tools and to the bug tracking system.

All testware items are identified, version controlled, tracked tor changes with relation to each other

There is an easy way to assess the level to test coverage provided by the existing tests

Which of the following definitions is NOT true?

Test Management tools monitor and report on how a system behaves during the testing activities.

Test data preparation tools fill databases, create files or data transmissions to set up test data to be used during the execution of tests.

Test execution tools execute test objects using automated test scripts.

Test Management tools monitor and report on how a system behaves during the testing activities.

Test comparators determine differences between files, databases or test results.

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

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 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

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

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 if the purchases exceeded S100. It 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, the incorrect calculation of 50% Is the defect, and the Incorrect requirement Is the effect

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

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

A defect in the code is determined to be the root cause of the incorrect calculation

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

Repeating the same test cases will continue to find new defects, even after dozens of executions

A small number of modules contains the most defects

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

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

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

The identification of test execution and test automation tools

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

Test data, derived from production data, is loaded into the test environment

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

The identification of test execution and test automation tools

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the benefit of traceability between the test basis and test work products?

Traceability may make it harder to understand the impact of changes

Traceability may be required by IT governance rules

Traceability may help evaluate the extent of test coverage

Traceability may allow testing to be auditable

Traceability may make it harder to understand the impact of changes

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about how a tester should communicate about defects, test results, and other test information?

Testers should emphasize the benefits of testing, such as increased quality and reduced risk

Testers should include personal opinions and judgements in defect reports and review findings

Testers should emphasize the benefits of testing, such as increased quality and reduced risk

Testers should reject all questions about their test findings and information

Testers should take a command-and-control approach with the project team

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

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 verifying the product while a developer possesses professional pessimism

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

The iterative development model

The incremental 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

The project manager's preference

Tester skill level with the software development lifecycle model

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 which calculate overtime pay for those employees entitled to such

Tests related to 'what' the system should do

Tests based on the internal structure of a component or system

Which of the following CORRECTLY matches the roles and responsibilities in a formal review?

Scribe - Collates potential defects found during the individual review activity

Facilitator - Fixes defects in the work product under review

Scribe - Collates potential defects found during the individual review activity

Review Leader - Creates the work product under review

Author - Identify potential defects in the work product under review

You are responsible for applying the correct technique for a review of the requirements document for a project to develop a new software application. You identify the reviewers and the required roles, including the meeting leader, who is the requirements document author, and a separate role for a scribe. Additionally, you decide to take a relatively informal approach to the requirements review. The goal of the review is to find defects in the requirements document, such as omissions, Inconsistencies, and duplications. Another goal of the review is to improve the software application's usability and accessibility by considering the various stakeholders' viewpoints.Which of the following statements BEST describes this scenario?

This scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a perspective-based review technique

This scenario is using a pair review type and a perspective-based review technique

This scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a checklist-based review technique

This scenario is using a walkthrough review type and a perspective-based review technique

This scenario is using a pair review type and a checklist-based review technique

Which of the following provides the BEST description of statement coverage?

A white-box test technique which focuses on the percentage of executable statements that has been executed by a test suite

A white-box test technique which covers the decision results which determine the next statement to be executed

A black-box test technique which uses a state table to derive test cases

A white-box test technique which focuses on the percentage of executable statements that has been executed by a test suite

An experience-based test technique in which test cases are based on the tester's knowledge of past failures

Which of the following BEST matches the descriptions with the different categories of test techniques?1. Test cases are based on the test basis which may include the requirements, use cases and user stories2. Test cases are based on the test basis which may include the software architecture or code3. Test cases can show deviations from the requirements4. These test techniques are applicable to both functional and non-functional testing5. Tests are based on knowledge of developers, users and other stakeholdersBlack - Black-box test techniquesWhite * White-box test techniquesExperience - Experience-based test techniques

Black -1,3.4 White - 2 Experience - 5

Black - 2, 3 White -1 Experience - 4, 5

Black -1,2 White - 3, 4 Experience - 5

Black - 2, 3 White -1,5 Experience - 4

A bank offers a savings account with various interest rates based on the current balance in the account. The balance ranges and respective interest rates are:Up to $100.00 =2%$100.01 to $500.00 = 4%$500.01 to $1,000.00 = 5%Above $1,000.00 = 7%Using two-point boundary value analysis, which of the following sets of test inputs provides the relatively highest level of boundary coverage?

$100.00. $100.01, $100.02, $500.00, $999.99

$5.00. $100.00, $499.99, $1,000.00, $1,000.01

$100.00. $100.01, $100.02, $500.00, $999.99

$100.00, $500.00, $1,000.00, $1,000.01

$5.00. $100.00, $500.00, $1,000.01

Given the following state model of sales order software:SEE ATTACHMENTWhich of the following sequences of tran-sitions provides the highest level of tran-sition coverage for the model (assuming you can start in any state)?

IN PRODUCTION -> SHIPPED -> INVOICED -> CANCELLED -> PLACED -> IN PRODUCTION

IN PRODUCTION -> CANCELLED -> PLACED -> IN PRODUCTION -> CANCELLED -> PLACED

IN PRODUCTION -> SHIPPED -> INVOICED -> CANCELLED -> PLACED -> IN PRODUCTION

PLACED -> IN PRODUCTION -> SHIPPED -> CANCELLED -> PLACED

PLACED -> CANCELLED -> PLACED -> CANCELLED -> PLACED -> IN PRODUCTION -> CANCELLED

Which of the following tasks is MOST LIKELY to be performed by the tester?

Create the detailed test execution schedule

Develop a test strategy and test policy for the organization

Promote and advocate the test team within the organization

Create the detailed test execution schedule

Introduce suitable metrics for measuring test progress

Given the following examples of entry and exit criteria:1. A defined level of code coverage has been achieved2. The test automation tool has been installed and properly configured3. The number of unresolved defects is within the predefined limit4. The performance test environment has been set-up and is available5. The user stories have proper acceptance criteria defined6. The testing budget has been spent and the project sponsor bears the risk of not testing any furtherWhich of the following BEST categorizes them as entry and exit criteria:

Entry criteria - 2, 4, 5 Entry criteria -1, 3, 4

Entry criteria - 2, 4 Entry criteria - 2, 4, 5, 6

Exit criteria -1,3,6 Exit criteria - 2, 5. 6

Exit criteria -1,3,56 Exit criteria -1,3

Given the following priorities and dependencies for these test cases:SEE ATTACHMENTWhich of the following test execution schedules BEST takes into account the priorities and technical and logical dependencies?

TC1 - TC3 - TC2 - TC4 - TC5 - TC6

TC1 - TC3 - TC2 - TC4 - TC6 - TC5

TC3 - TC4 - TC2 - TC6 - TC1 - TC5

TC1 - TC3 - TC2 - TC4 - TC5 - TC6

TC2 - TC4 - TC1 - TC3 - TC5 - TC6

Which of the following statements about test estimation approaches is CORRECT?

The Wideband Delphi estimation technique is an example of the expert-based approach

The Wideband Delphi estimation technique is an example of the risk-based approach

The Wideband Delphi estimation technique is an example of the expert-based approach

Bumdown charts used in Agile development is an example of the risk-based approach

Burndown charts used in Agile development is an example of the expert-based approach

Which of the following BEST describes a test summary report for executive-level employees

The report is high-level and includes a status summary of defects by priority or budget

The report is detailed and includes a status summary of defects by priority or budget

The report is detailed and includes specific information on defects and trends

The report is high-level and includes a status summary of defects by priority or budget

The report is high-level and includes specific information on defects and trends

Which of the following BEST defines risk level?

Risk level is determined by the likelihood of an event happening and the impact or harm from that event

Risk level is determined by calculating the absolute value of the sum of all potential issues that may occur on the project

Risk level is calculated by adding the probabilities of all planned risks to a project

Risk level is calculated by dividing the sum of all known risks by the sum of all unknown risks

Risk level is determined by the likelihood of an event happening and the impact or harm from that event

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an example of a PROJECT risk?

Team members' skills may not be sufficient for the assigned work

A computation is not always performed correctly in some situations

A system architecture may not support some non-functional requirements

Team members' skills may not be sufficient for the assigned work

Specific modules do not adequately meet their intended functions according to the user

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While repotting a defect, which attribute indicates the degree of impact that the defect has on the system?

Priority

Severity

Status

Description

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