During test process improvement it is recommended to use standards where possible. Standards originate from various sources and they cover different subjects in relation to testing Pick TWO sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones mentioned below. 1 credit
Which of the following phases in the fundamental test process is considered to deliver a document which can be used as a major input for test process improvement? 1 credit
Which one of the following estimation approaches is appropriate at this stage of the project? 2 credits
Relying only on the information provided in the scenario, select the TWO items and/or features for which sufficient information is available to proceed with test design. 2 credits
Continuing with the Scenario described in the previous question, which of the following topics would you need to address in detail in the master test plan? 3 credits
Given the following figures for the testing on a project, and assuming the failure rate for initial tests remains constant and that all retests pass, what number of tests remain to be run? 3 credits
Which of the following would NOT be a typical target of testing support tools?
Which TWO of the following test tools would be classified as test execution tools? [K2]
a. Test data preparation tools
b. Test harness
c. Review tools
d. Test comparators
e. Configuration management tools
Which of the following are 'Exit Criteria?'
What would be a test approach regarding the test design techniques to be applied that would fit an item with the highest risk? 2 credits
What is the Risk Priority Number for risk item number 2? 2 credits
Which of the following team roles would be most appropriate to enhance the team and why? 2 credits
In addition to risk, identify TWO other components of a testing strategy. 1 credit
Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these techniques at the next board meeting. Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test design techniques within this company. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)
You have been asked to write a testing strategy for the company. Which statement best explains how risk can be addressed within the testing strategy? 1 credit
A test log is one of the documents that need to be produced in this domain in order to provide evidence of testing. However, the level of detail of test logs can vary. Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor for the level of detail of the test logs being produced? 1 credit
You are about to release a test progress report to a senior manager, who is not a test specialist. Which of the following topics should NOT be included in the test progress report? 1 credit
Since the system is in the medical domain and therefore in the safety critical area, testing needs to be rigorous and evidence is required that the system has been adequately tested. Identify THREE measures that would typically be part of the test approach in this domain and which are not always applicable in other domains! 1 credit
Which of the following is a characteristic of good testing in any life cycle model? 1 credit
Which of the following would you expect to see in the master test plan? 1 credit
Which of the following are valid reasons for adopting a different life cycle (from the V model), for increments after the first year? 2 credits
i. We do not have a clear understanding of the requirements from a customer perspective.
ii. We see the risk of delivering requested functionality late as being higher than the risk of delivering a lower quality product.
iii. We do not have a budget for additional regression testing which is needed to ensure that existing functionality is not compromised by future iterations.
iv. The company test strategy does not fit well within the V life cycle model.
Which of the following is a benefit of independent testing? 1 credit
Which of the following is a valid drawback of independent testing? 1 credit
Based on the information given in the scenario, identify how the team could be improved most effectively? 2 credits
Within the projects, a master test plan and phase test plan will be used. Following is a list of characteristics applicable for test plans:
a. Any deviation from the procedures described in the test strategy document
b. The overall estimated costs, timescales and resource requirements
c. A detailed schedule of testing activities
d. The development deliverables to be tested
e. Which test staff members (names) will be involved and when
f. Level of requirements coverage achieved
Which THREE of the above mentioned characteristics relate to the master test plan? 1 credit
As part of the test strategy, entry and exit criteria will be defined for each test level. Which is NOT a valid reason for using entry and exit criteria? 1 credit
Within the projects, a master test plan and phase test plan will be used. Following is a list of characteristics applicable for test plans:
a. Any deviation from the procedures described in the test
b. strategy document
c. The overall estimated costs, timescales and resource
d. requirements
e. A detailed schedule of testing activities
f. The development deliverables to be tested
g. Which test staff members (names) will be involved and when
h. Level of requirements coverage achieved
Which TWO of the above mentioned characteristics relate to the phase test plan? 1 credit
Evaluate the status of the project against the defined exit criteria. Which of the following options shows the correct status? 2 credits
In general which part of the testing activity is most difficult to estimate? 1 credit
Identify THREE items that would be part of the work-breakdown structure showing the key testing activities for the acceptance test project. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)
Instead of having an independent test team within the company, the company is considering to outsource testing. What are THREE key challenges that are typical for outsourcing? 1 credit
You have investigated different possibilities and selected four of them to present to IT management. Which of the proposals will you most likely give your highest recommendations? 3 credits
Why might a RAD approach be a better option for the test manager rather than a sequential development? 2 credits
Regarding the process described above, what is the most important recommendation you would make using IEEE 1044 as a guide? 2 credits
Debugging and Testing are key activities in the software development lifecycle.
Which of the following are 'Debugging' activities?
a) Identifying, a failure
b) Locating the cause of failure
c) Fixing the defect
d) Checking the fix has resolved the failure
When considering the roles of test leader and tester, which of the following tasks would NOT typically be performed by a tester?
Risks should be constantly reviewed. Given the current situation, which one of the following factors is most likely to lead to a revised view of product risk? 3 credits
Which of the following is a project risk mitigation step you might take as test manager? 1 credit
Which test management control option is most appropriate to adopt under these circumstances? 2 credits
Acceptance test cases are based on what?
Which of the following are the typical defects found by static analysis tools?
a. Variables that are never used.
b. Security vulnerabilities.
c. Poor performance.
d. Unreachable code.
e. Business processes not followed.
What if the project isn't big enough to justify extensive testing..?
Which of the following product risks would be most effectively addressed just by static testing? 3 credits
The development manager is managing the review of the responses received from bidders, and has asked the in-house test manager to provide a review checklist for the test management aspects of the responses. Which of the following checkpoints would be appropriate? 2 credits
Which of the following would you least expect to form part of the analysis of initial tool costs? 1 credit
Comparing TMMi and TPI, which is not a valid reason for choosing either TPI or TMMi? 2 credits
Model characteristics:
Which THREE of the below mentioned characteristics relate to TMMi? 1 credit
A test assessment has been carried out using the selected model as a reference framework. A number of recommendations have been identified and you are asked to prioritize them. Based on your knowledge of the project, you are expecting severe resistance to change. Which of the following would be the most important selection criterion for defining the priority of the recommendations? 2 credits