Which of the following statements BEST describes how test cases are derived from a use case?

Test cases are designed to cover various user behaviors, including basic, exceptional or alternative and error behaviors associated with human users or systems

Test cases are derived based on non-functional requirements such as usability

Test cases are created using white-box test techniques to execute scenarios of use cases

Test cases are derived based on pair testing between a user and a tester to find defects

Test cases are designed to cover various user behaviors, including basic, exceptional or alternative and error behaviors associated with human users or systems

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 BEST describes exploratory testing?

Exploratory testing may be used within defined time periods, during which the tester may follow a test charter as a guide

Exploratory testing is a suitable test technique which may replace both black-box and white-box test techniques

Exploratory testing is a valid and useful black-box test technique since it focuses on test cases related to the architecture and design of a system

Exploratory testing requires both solid specifications and much project time available for test execution

Exploratory testing may be used within defined time periods, during which the tester may follow a test charter as a guide

Which of the following BEST describes checklist-based testing?

Checklist-based testing may involve a list of tests based on what is important to the user as well as an understanding of why and how software fails

Checklist-based testing includes formal tests from detailed lists of test conditions, allowing much repeatability

Checklist-based testing may involve a list of tests based on what is important to the user as well as an understanding of why and how software fails

Checklist-based testing, while popular, provides little consistency and few guidelines concerning test case development

Checklist-based testing is restricted to non-functional testing, including usability, performance, and security test

Which of the following BEST explains a drawback of independent testing?

An independent test team may be isolated from the rest of the development and project team

Having the business organization participate as an independent test team can hurt the overall testing effort since business participants are often not trained nor experienced in testing

Due to their differing backgrounds and perspectives, an independent test team may discover defects which the developers did not uncover

An independent test team may be isolated from the rest of the development and project team

An independent test team may possess specializations in specific test types such as usability or security which detract from the overall effectiveness of the test team

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)?

Expresses the desired behavior of an application with test cases written in a simple form of natural language that is easy to understand by stakeholders---usually using the Given/When/Then format. Test cases are then automatically translated into executable tests.

Defines test cases at a low level, close to the implementation, using unit test frameworks.

Is primarily focused on non-functional testing techniques to ensure system reliability and performance.

Requires testing to be performed after development is completed to validate software functionality.

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes a key characteristic of non-functional testing?

Performing non-functional testing starting at the system test level.

Conducting non-functional testing exclusively at the acceptance test level.

Limiting non-functional testing to security testing and performance testing only.

Ensuring non-functional testing focuses only on user experience and usability.

Which ONE of the following options CORRECTLY describes one of the seven principles of the testing process?

It is impossible to test all possible combinations of inputs and preconditions of a system.

The objective of testing is to implement exhaustive testing and execute as many test cases as possible.

Exhaustive testing can only be carried out using behavior-based techniques.

It is impossible to test all possible combinations of inputs and preconditions of a system.

Automated testing enables exhaustive testing.

Which ONE of the following statements would you expect to be the MOST DIRECT advantage of the whole-team approach?

Capitalizing on the combined skills of business representatives, testers, and developers working together to contribute to project success.

Reducing the involvement of business representatives because of enhanced communication and collaboration between testers and developers.

Avoiding requirements misunderstandings that may not have been detected until dynamic testing when they are more expensive to fix.

Having an automated build and test process, at least once a day, that detects integration errors early and quickly.

Which ONE of the following options explains a benefit of independent testing the BEST?

Independent testers are likely to recognize different types of failures compared to developers.

The testers can be isolated from the development team and thus avoid acquiring the same bias as the developers.

Independent testers may lack information regarding the test object.

Independent testers are likely to recognize different types of failures compared to developers.

Developers may lose a sense of responsibility for the quality of the product they develop.

Which ONE of the following work products TYPICALLY belongs to test execution?

Test logs that document the results of test execution.

Automated test scripts used for test execution.

A test plan that describes the test strategy and test objectives.

A list of test conditions prioritized during test analysis.

Which ONE of the following is a GOOD testing practice that is INDEPENDENT of the chosen SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) model?

Different test levels have specific and overlapping test objectives, allowing tests to be appropriate to specific test object types while managing redundancy.

Testers are involved in reviewing work products as soon as the final version of this documentation is available so that this earlier testing and defect detection can support the ''shift-left' strategy.

Test analysis and design for a specific test level begin during the corresponding development phase of the SDLC, allowing testing to follow the principle of late testing.

For every software development activity, there is a corresponding testing activity, ensuring that all development activities are subject to quality assurance.

Different test levels have specific and overlapping test objectives, allowing tests to be appropriate to specific test object types while managing redundancy.

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes the purpose of confirmation testing versus regression testing?

The purpose of confirmation testing is to confirm that the defect giving rise to a failure has been successfully fixed. The regression test aims to ensure that no defects have been introduced or discovered in unmodified areas of the software as a result of the changes made.

Confirmation testing ensures the entire system functions as expected, whereas regression testing focuses only on modified components.

Confirmation testing verifies all system requirements, while regression testing ensures that no additional test cases are needed.

Regression testing and confirmation testing are interchangeable and serve the same purpose.

Which ONE of the following statements about maintenance testing is CORRECT?

Maintenance testing should be performed when enhancements, fixes, or updates are applied to an existing system.

Maintenance testing is performed exclusively for adaptive maintenance.

Maintenance testing is only required when defects are reported in production.

Maintenance testing should be performed when enhancements, fixes, or updates are applied to an existing system.

Maintenance testing does not require test cases since it focuses solely on defect verification.

Which ONE of the following options CANNOT be subjected to static analysis?

COTS (Commercial off-the-shelf)

BPMN (Business Process Modeling and Notation) models

UML (Unified Modeling Language) models

Which ONE of the following activities TYPICALLY belongs to the planning phase of the review process?

The purpose and scope of the review are defined, as well as the work product to be reviewed and the exit criteria.

A separate defect report is created for each identified defect so that corrective actions can be tracked.

Each reviewer conducts an individual review to identify anomalies, recommendations, and questions.

The purpose and scope of the review are defined, as well as the work product to be reviewed and the exit criteria.

The reviewers analyze and discuss the anomalies found during the review in a joint meeting.

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes black-box test techniques?

Black-box testing techniques involve analyzing the specified behavior of the test object without knowledge of its internal structure.

Black-box testing techniques are based on experience with the test object without knowing the internal structure.

In black-box testing techniques, test cases are created based on the software's implementation.

Black-box testing techniques are based on analyzing the test object's specified and implied behavior without knowledge of its internal data structure.

Black-box testing techniques involve analyzing the specified behavior of the test object without knowledge of its internal structure.

Use Scenario 1 ''Happy Tomatoes'' (from the previous question).When running test case TC_59, the actual result for t = 35 degrees Celsius is OUTPUT = X instead of the expected output.Which information should NOT be included in the defect report?

Description of the structure of the test team

Identification of the test object and test environment

A concise title and a short summary of the defect being reported

Description of the structure of the test team

Expected results and actual results

A state transition diagram describes a control system's behavior in different operational modes. The initial state is ''NORMAL MODE''.Which ONE of the following test cases covers an INVALID sequence?

NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE EMERGENCY MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE

NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE DEGRADED MODE EMERGENCY MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE

NORMAL MODE DEGRADED MODE NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE DEGRADED MODE EMERGENCY MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE

NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE DEGRADED MODE EMERGENCY MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE DEGRADED MODE

NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE EMERGENCY MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE NORMAL MODE

Consider the following user story and its acceptance criteria:User Story:As a member of the 'Agnotoly' association, I want to be able to pay the association's dues through an automatic payment method so that I can forget about payment deadlines.Acceptance Criteria:The member can only pay with 'Agnesis Master' credit card.The member must register their cell phone number.The member must register the credit card in the payment system.The member must select a payment method (monthly or annual).The member must accept the terms and conditions for the selected method.If terms and conditions are accepted, the system sends an OTP (one-time password) to the member's phone for verification.The payment method is registered only after OTP verification.Once the payment method is registered, the system will charge on the first business day of the following month.Test Cycle Results:Members successfully paid dues using the credit card.Payments were processed monthly and for over a year.Which ONE of the following options identifies the acceptance criteria that has NOT been fully covered?

Acceptance criteria 8 has not been fully covered during the above test cycle.

Acceptance criteria 4 has not been fully covered during the above test cycle.

All acceptance criteria have been fully covered during the above test cycle.

Acceptance criteria 6 has not been fully covered during the above test cycle.

Which ONE of the following options identifies the perspectives through which a collective authorship process generates a shared vision of user stories?

Business, development, and testing

Product owner, development, and testing

Business, architecture, and testing

Business, development, and testing

Business, development, and acceptance testing

Consider the following iteration planning tasks where a tester can provide value:Break down user stories into tasks (particularly testing tasks)Estimate test effort for all testing tasksIdentify and refine functional and non-functional aspects of the test objectWhich ONE of the following tasks should be ADDED to the above list?

Participating in the detailed risk analysis of user stories and determining their testability

Planning the testing for the release

Writing testable user stories and acceptance criteria

Which ONE of the following elements is TYPICALLY part of a test plan?

The budget and schedule for the test project.

A detailed analysis of the defects found and their causes.

A detailed report on the test results after the test project is completed.

A list of test logs from the test execution.

Which ONE of the following options BEST describes the third test quadrant (Q3)?

This test quadrant is business-facing and criticizes the system. It contains exploratory testing, usability testing, and user acceptance testing.

This test quadrant contains smoke tests and non-functional tests (except usability tests). These tests are often automated.

This test quadrant is business-facing and criticizes the system. It contains exploratory testing, usability testing, and user acceptance testing.

This test quadrant contains functional tests, examples, user story tests, user experience prototypes, API testing, and simulations. These tests check the acceptance criteria and can be manual or automated.

This test quadrant is technology-facing and supports the team. These tests should be automated and included in the continuous integration (CI) process.

Which ONE of the following options is a PRODUCT risk and NOT a PROJECT risk?

Incorrect calculation logic in the software, leading to inaccurate results.

Poor communication between team members, making project management more difficult.

Staff shortages in the project leading to scheduling problems.

Delays in the delivery of work products by the project team.

Which ONE of the following elements is TYPICALLY NOT part of a test progress report?

A detailed assessment of product quality

Obstacles and their workarounds

A detailed assessment of product quality

Test metrics to show the current status of the test process

Which ONE of the following options is NOT a test objective?

Verifying whether specified requirements have been fulfilled

Triggering failures and finding defects

Validating whether the test object is complete and works as expected by the stakeholders

Which ONE of the following options MOST ACCURATELY describes the activities of ''testing'' and ''debugging''?

Testing triggers a failure that is caused by a defect in the software, whereas debugging is concerned with finding the causes of this failure (defects), analyzing these causes, and eliminating them.

Testing triggers a failure that is caused by a defect in the software, whereas debugging is concerned with finding the causes of this failure (defects), analyzing these causes, and reproducing them.

Testing identifies a defect that is caused by an error in the software, whereas debugging is concerned with finding the causes of this defect, analyzing these causes, and eliminating them.

Testing triggers a defect that is caused by an error in the software, whereas debugging is concerned with finding the causes of this defect, analyzing these causes, and eliminating them.

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