CTAL-TA_Syll2019 Exam Dumps : ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2019)

The use case only describes the normal or happy path scenario, where the user performs a successful cash withdrawal. However, it does not consider any alternative or exceptional scenarios, such as invalid card, incorrect PIN, insufficient balance, network failure, etc. These scenarios are important to test the robustness and reliability of the ATM system, and should be included in the use case specification. References = ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst, Section 2.2.1, Use Case Testing1; ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL) Exam Study Guide, Section 2.2.1, Use Case Testing2

The test conditions are the inputs and outputs that are used to define the scope and objectives of testing. They should be understandable by business stakeholders because they affect their expectations and satisfaction with the software product. Business stakeholders can provide valuable feedback to the test analyst on the test conditions, such as clarifying any ambiguities, suggesting any changes, or identifying any gaps or risks. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Overview of Syllabi1, page 10
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst2, page 2
• Who are the stakeholders in software testing? How to identify them?3, section “Stakeholders in testing will require attention”

The risk impact is the measure of the potential negative consequences of a risk item on the project objectives. It depends on the severity of the defect, the frequency of occurrence, and the visibility to the stakeholders. Since requirement R1 is business critical, any failure in meeting this requirement would have a significant impact on the customer satisfaction, the reputation of the organization, and the legal compliance. Therefore, the risk impact for requirement R1 should be categorized as high or very high, regardless of the likelihood of occurrence. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Risk Based Testing: Approach, Matrix, Process & Examples2, section “Risk Impact Assessment”
• What is Risk Based Testing: With Best Practices3, section “Risk Impact Analysis”