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1How many test cases are required to cover 100% 0 - switch coverage respectively from X2?
- AA. 4
- BB. 1
- CC. 3
- DD. 2
2From a Testing perspective, what are the MAIN purposes of Configuration Management?
i) Identifying the version of software under test.
ii) Controlling the version of testware items.
iii) Developing new testware items.
iv) Tracking changes to testw are items.
v) Analysing the need for new testware items.- AA. ii, iv and v.
- BB. ii, iii and iv,
- CC. i, ii and iv.
- DD. i, iii and v.
3Which of the following is a MAJOR task of test planning?
- AA. Scheduling test analysis and design tasks.
- BB. Initiating corrective actions.
- CC. Monitoring progress and test coverage.
- DD. Measuring and analyzing results.
4 Based on the IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation (IEEE Std 829 - 1998), which of the following sections are part of the test summary report?
a) Summary
b) Test incident report identifier
c) Test deliverables
d) Risks and contingencies
e) Variances
f) Approvals
g) Output specifications- AA. a, e and f
- BB. a, c and d
- CC. a, b and f
- DD. a, d and e
5Which is a potential product risk factor?
- AA. Failure of third party vendor
- BB. Training issues
- CC. Problems requirements definition
- DD. Poor software functionality
6Who typically use static analysis tools?
- AA. Customers and users
- BB. Developers and designers
- CC. Business and systems analysts
- DD. System and acceptance testers
7Who would USUALLY perform debugging activities?
- AA. Developers.
- BB. Analysts.
- CC. Testers.
- DD. Incident Managers.
8Which of the following would you NOT usually find on a software incident report?
- AA. The name and / or organisational position of the person raising the problem.
- BB. Version of the Software Under Test.
- CC. Suggestions as to how to fix the problem.
- DD. Actual and expected results.
9 Which of the following defines the expected results of a test?
- AA. Test case specification.
- BB. Test design specification.
- CC. Test procedure specification.
- DD. Test results.
10Some tools are geared more for developer use. For the 5 tools listed, which statement BEST details those for developers
i) Performance testing tools.
ii) Coverage measurement tools.
iii) Test comparators.
iv) Dynamic analysis tools.
v) Incident management tools.- AA. i, iii. and iv. are more for developers.
- BB. ii. and iv. are more for developers.
- CC. ii, iii and iv. are more for developers.
- DD. ii. and iii. are more for developers.
11Which of the following is correct?
- AA. Impact analysis assesses the effect on the system of a defect found in regression testing.
- BB. Impact analysis assesses the effect of a new person joining the regression test team.
- CC. Impact analysis assesses whether or not a defect found in regression testing has been fixed correctly.
- DD. Impact analysis assesses the effect of a change to the system to determine how much regression testing to do.
12In software testing what is the main purpose of exit criteria?
- AA. To enhance the security of the system
- BB. To prevent the endless loops in code.
- CC. To swerve as an alternative or "Plan-B"
- DD. To define when to stop testing
13 Given the following state transition diagram Which of the following series of state transitions contains an INVALID transition which may indicate a fault in the system design?
- AA. Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
- BB. Login Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
- CC. Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Logout.
- DD. Login Browse Basket Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
14Which of the following is a KEY test closure task?
- AA. Ensuring proper environment setup
- BB. Writing a test summary report
- CC. Assessing the need for additional tests
- DD. Finalizing and archiving testware.
15What is beta testing?
- AA. Testing performed by potential customers at the developers location.
- BB. Testing performed by potential customers at their own locations.
- CC. Testing performed by product developers at the customer's location.
- DD. Testing performed by product developers at their own locations.
16Given the following fragment of code, how many tests are required for 100% decision coverage?
if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
if height > width
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
else
biggest_dimension = length
if height > length
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
end_if- AA. 3
- BB. 4
- CC. 2
- DD. 1
17You have designed test cases to provide 100% statement and 100% decision coverage for the following fragment of code.
if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
else
biggest_dimension = length
end_if
The following has been added to the bottom of the code fragment above.
print "Biggest dimension is " & biggest_dimension
print "Width: " & width
print "Length: " & length
How many more test cases are required?- AA. One more test case will be required for 100 % decision coverage.
- BB. Two more test cases will be required for 100 % statement coverage, one of which will be used to provide 100% decision coverage.
- CC. None, existing test cases can be used.
- DD. One more test case will be required for 100" statement coverage.
18Which defects are OFTEN much cheaper to remove?
- AA. Usability defects found by customers
- BB. Defects in infrequently used functionality
- CC. Defects that were detected early
- DD. Minor defects that were found by users
19 Which activity in the fundamental test process creates test suites for efficient test execution?
- AA. Implementation and execution.
- BB. Planning and control.
- CC. Analysis and design.
- DD. Test closure.
20Which of the following is TRUE?
- AA. Confirmation testing is testing fixes to a set of defects and Regression testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
- BB. Confirmation testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes and Regression testing is testing fixes to a set of defects.
- CC. Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
- DD. Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing fixes to a set of defects.
21Given the following decision table: Which of the following test cases and expected results is VALID?
- AA. 23 year old in insurance class A Premium is 90 and excess is 2,500.
- BB. 51 year old in insurance class C Premium is 70 and excess is 500.
- CC. 31 year old in insurance class B Premium is 90 and excess is 2,500.
- DD. 43 year old in insurance class C Premium is 70 and excess is 1,000.
22When should configuration management procedures be implemented?
- AA. During test planning.
- BB. During test analysis.
- CC. During test execution.
- DD. When evaluating exit criteria
23Which of the following are characteristic of regression testing ?
) Regression testing is run ONLY once
ii) Regression testing is used after fixes have been made
iii) Regression testing is often automated
iv) Regression tests need not be maintained- AA. ii, iv.
- BB. ii, iii.
- CC. i, iii, iv.
- DD. iii.
24Which of the problems below BEST characterize a result of software failure?
- AA. Damaged reputation
- BB. Lack of methodology
- CC. Inadequate training
- DD. Regulatory compliance
25Which of the following activities should be performed during the selection and implementation of a testing tool?
i) Investigate the organisation's test process.
ii) Conduct a proof of concept.
iii) Implement the selected tool on a project behind schedule to save time.
iv) Identify coaching and mentoring requirements for the use of the selected tool.- AA. i, ii, iii.
- BB. ii, iii, iv.
- CC. i, iii, iv.
- DD. i, ii, iv.
26What is the MAIN benefit of designing tests early in the life cycle?
- AA. It is cheaper than designing tests during the test phases.
- BB. It helps prevent defects from being introduced into the code.
- CC. Tests designed early are more effective than tests designed later.
- DD. It saves time during the testing phases when testers are busy.
27Which of the following benefits are MOST likely to be achieved by using test tools?
i) Easy to access information about tests and testing.
ii) Reduced maintenance of testware.
iii) Easy and cheap to implement.
iv) Greater consistency of tests.- AA. ii and iv
- BB. ii and iii
- CC. i and iv
- DD. i and iii
28 Which of the following can be considered as success factors when deploying a new tool in an organization?
- AA. Providing coaching to users and defining usage guidelines
- BB. Monitoring tool usage and reducing the need for risk analysis
- CC. Improving processes and focusing more on component testing
- DD. Assessing testing completion and minimizing code reviews
29What is the purpose of exit criteria?
- AA. To define when a test level is complete.
- BB. To determine when a test has completed.
- CC. To identify when a software system should be retired.
- DD. To determine whether a test has passed.
30Which test design technique relies heavily on prior thorough knowledge of the system?
- AA. Data driven testing technique
- BB. Experience-based technique
- CC. White-box technique
- DD. Structure-based technique
31With which of the following categories is a test comparator tool USUALLY associated?
- AA. Tool support for performance and monitoring.
- BB. Tool support for static testing.
- CC. Tool support for test execution and logging.
- DD. Tool support for the management of testing and tests.
32 Match the following terms and statements.
1.Decision Table Testing
2.Decision Testing
3.State Transition Testing
4.Exploratory Testing
W. Testing carried out within time boxes to achieve specific test objectives, possibly to complement structured testing.
X. A test technique used which may be used to verify different system responses depending on current conditions or previous history.
Y. A test technique which combines combinations of inputs that might not otherwise have been exercised during testing.
Z. A form of control flow testing based on decision outcomes.- AA. 1Y, 2Z, 3X, 4W.
- BB. 1X ,2W, 3Z, 4Y.
- CC. 1Z, 2X, 3W, 4Y.
- DD. 1Z, 2Y, 3X, 4W.
33Which activities form part of test planning?
i) Developing test cases.
ii) Defining the overall approach to testing.
iii) Assigning resources.
iv) Building the test environment
v) Writing test conditions.- AA. i, ii & iv are true, iii & v are false.
- BB. ii & iii are true, i, iv & v are false.
- CC. iv & v are true, i, ii & iii are false.
- DD. i, ii & iii are true iv & v are false.
34 Which type of test design techniques does the following statement best describe a procedure to derive test cases based on the specification of a component?
- AA. Black Box Techniques.
- BB. White Box Techniques.
- CC. Glass Box Techniques.
- DD. Experience Based Techniques.
35For which of the following would a static analysis tool be MOST useful?
- AA. Supporting reviews.
- BB. Validating models of the software.
- CC. Testing code executed in a special test harness.
- DD. Enforcement of coding standards.
36Which test approaches or strategies are characterized by the descriptions below?
S. Process-compliant approaches
T. Heuristic approaches
U. Consultative approaches
V. Regression-averse approaches
1. Includes reuse of existing test material
2. Listens to suggestions from technology experts
3. Adheres to industry-specific standards
4. Runs test execution and evaluation concurrently- AA. S4, T3, U2, V1
- BB. S1, T2, U3, V4
- CC. S2, T3, U1, V4
- DD. S3, T4, U2, V1
37What principle is BEST described when test designs are written by a third party?
- AA. Exploratory testing
- BB. Independent testing
- CC. Integration testing
- DD. Interoperability testing
38Which of the following is a benefit of test independence?
- AA. It does not require familiarity with the code.
- BB. It is cheaper than using developers to test their own code.
- CC. It avoids author bias in defining effective tests.
- DD. Testers are better at finding defects than developers.
39The above diagram represents the following paths through the code.
A. vwy
B. vwz
C. vxy
D. vxz
What is the MINIMUM combination of paths required to provide full statement coverage?
- AA. A
- BB. ABD
- CC. ABCD
- DD. ACD
40Which of the following is MOST characteristic of specification based (black-box) techniques?
- AA. Test cases can be easily automated.
- BB. Test cases are independent of each other.
- CC. Test cases are derived systematically from models of the system .
- DD. Test cases are derived systematically from the delivered code.
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