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Fundamentals of Testing

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644

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Deciding how much testing is enough should take into account :i. Level of risk including technical risk, project risk, and business product risk ii.Project constraints such as time and budget iii. Size of testing team iv. Size of the software development team

[Final Exam]

>> i, ii, iii are true and iv is false i, iv are true and ii is false i, ii are true and iii, iv are false ii, iii, iv are true and i is false 2

645

Test planning has which of the following major tasks? i. Determining the scope, risks, and identifying the objectives of testing. Determining the test approach (techniques, test items, coverage, identifying and interfacing the teams involved in testing, testware) iii. Reviewing the Test Basis (such as requirements, architecture, design, interface)

[Final Exam]

>> i, ii, iv are true and iii is false i, iv are true and ii is false i, ii are true and iii, iv are false ii, iii, iv are true and i is false 3

646

Evaluating testability of the requirements and system are a part of which phase:

>> Test Analysis and Design

[Final Exam]

Test Planning and Control Test Implementation and Execution Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting 4

647

Which of the following is not a phase in the fundamental Test Process? Test Planning and Control Test Implementation and Execution

>> Requirement Analysis Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting

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648

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Test Conditions are derived from :

>> Specifications

[Final Exam]

Test Cases Test Data Test Design 6

649

Which of the following is a part of the Test Closure phase? i. Checking which planned deliverables have been delivered ii. Defect report analysis iii. Finalizing and archiving testware iv. Analyzing lessons learned i, ii, iv are true and iii is false

[Final Exam]

i, ii, iii are true and iv is false >> i, iii, iv are true and ii is false all of above are true 7

651

Designing the test environment and identifying any required infrastructure and tools are a part of which phase Test Implementation and Execution

[Post]

>> Test Analysis and Design Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting Test Closure 8

652

Test Implementation and Execution has which of the following major tasks? i. Developing and prioritizing test cases, creating test data and test procedures ii. Creating a test suite from the test cases for efficient test execution. iii. Verifying that the test environment has been set up correctly. iv. Determining the exit criteria.

[Post]

>> i, ii, iii are true and iv is false i, iv are true and ii is false i, ii are true and iii, iv are false ii, iii, iv are true and i is false 9

653

A Test Plan outline contains which of the following : i. Test Approach ii. Test Scripts iii. Test Objectives iv. Roles and Responsibilities i, ii, iii are true and iv is false

>> i, iii, iv are true and ii is false ii, iii are true and i and iv are false i, ii are false and iii , iv are true

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Session 1

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Fundamentals of Testing

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661

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Which of fallowing is not causes of software defects?

[Pre]

Miscommunication. Programming errors. Changing requirement >> Software system context. 11

662

Test cases are designed during

[Pre]

Test recording >> Test planning Test configuration Test specification 12

663

The difference between re-testing and regression testing is:

[Pre]

>> Re-testing ensures the original fault has been removed; regression testing looks for unexpected sideeffects Re-testing looks for unexpected side-effects; regression testing ensures the original fault has been removed Re-testing is done after faults are fixed; regression testing is done earlier Re-testing is done by developers; regression testing is done by independent testers 13

664

Following is not part of Test planning

[Pre]

Defining objective & scope Identifying risk & constraints. Defining entry & exit criteria >> Designing of test conditions 14

665

Test implementation & execution includes

[Pre]

>> Verifying test environment Review of test basis Designing & documenting the tests Designing test environment set up 15

666

Which one of the following are non-functional testing methods? System testing Usability testing Performance testing

>> Both b & c

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Session 1

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Fundamentals of Testing

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667

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“How much testing is enough?”

[Pre]

This question is impossible to answer This question is easy to answer >> The answer depends on the risk for your industry, contract and special requirements. This answer depends on the maturity of your developers 17

668

Code Coverage is used as a measure of what?

[Pre]

Defects Trends analysis >> Test Effectiveness Time Spent Testing 18

669

Statement Coverage will not check for the following

[Pre]

>> Missing Statements Unused Branches Dead Code Unused Statement 19

670

Order numbers on a stock control system can range between 10000 and 99999 inclusive. Which of the following inputs might be a result of designing tests for only valid equivalence classes and valid boundaries? 1000, 50000, 99999

[Pre]

9999, 50000, 100000 >> 10000, 50000, 99999 10000, 99999, 100000 20

671

Non-functional system testing includes

[Pre]

testing to see where the system does not function correctly >> testing quality attributes of the system including performance and usability testing a system function using only the software required for that function testing for functions that should not exist 21

672

Incidents would not be raised against Requirements.

>> Documentation Test cases Improvements suggested by users

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673

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Which of the following items would not come under Configuration Management?

[Pre]

Operating systems. Test documentation >> Live data. User requirement documents 23

675

Beta testing is:

[Pre]

>> Performed by customers at their own site Performed by customers at the software developer's site Performed by an Independent Test Team Performed as early as possible in the lifecycle 24

676

The main focus of acceptance testing is:

[Pre]

Finding faults in the system Ensuring that the system is acceptable to all users Testing the system with other systems >> Testing from a business perspective 25

677

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

[Pre]

Inspection is the most formal review process Inspections should be led by a trained leader Managers can perform inspections on management documents >> Inspection is appropriate even when there are no written documents 26

678

Expected results are:

[Pre]

Only important in system testing Only used in component testing >> Most useful when specified in advance Derived from the code. 27

679

What type of review requires formal entry and exit criteria, including metrics: Walkthrough

>> Inspection Management review Post project review

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Fundamentals of Testing

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680

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Which of the following uses Impact Analysis most?

[Pre]

Component testing Non-functional system testing User acceptance testing >> Maintenance testing 29

681

The standard that gives definitions of testing terms is

[Pre]

ISO/IEC 12207 >> BS 7925-1 ANSI/IEEE 829 ANSI/IEEE 729 30

682

Which of the following is not part of performance testing?

[Pre]

Measuring response times >> Recovery testing Simulating many users Generating many transactions 31

683

Error guessing is best used

[Pre]

>> after more formal techniques have been applied as the first approach to deriving test cases by inexperienced testers after the system has gone live 32

684

Given the following types of tool, which tools would typically be used by developers, and which by an independent system test team?i. static analysis ii. performance testing iii. test management iv. dynamic analysis >> developers would typically use i and iv; test team ii and iii developers would typically use i and iii; test team ii and iv developers would typically use ii and iv; test team i and iii developers would typically use i, iii and iv; test team ii

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685

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For testing, which of the options below best represents the main concerns of Configuration Management? All items of testware are….a.Identified and version controlled. b.Used in the final acceptance test.c.Stored in a common repository.d. Tracked for change.e. Assigned to a responsible owner.f.Related to each other and to development items.

[Final Exam]

b, c, e. a, c, d. d, e, f. >> a, d, f. 34

686

Given the following State Table:Which of the following represents an invalid state transition? E from State S2.

[Final Exam]

F from State S3 B from State S1 >> E from State S3. 35

687

Consider the following techniques. Which are static and which are dynamic techniques? a.Equivalence Partitioning. b.Use Case Testing. c.Data Flow Analysis. d.Exploratory Testing. e.Decision Testing.f.Inspections. >> c and f are static, a, b, d and e are dynamic

[Final Exam]

f is static, a, b, c, d, and e are dynamic. a, b, c, d are static, e and f are dynamic. b, c and f are static, a, d and e are dynamic. 36

688

Which of the following test activities can be automated? a.Reviews and inspections. b.Metrics gathering c.Test planning d.Test execution e.Data generation a, c, d.

[Final Exam]

b, c, e. a, b, c. >> b, d, e. 37

689

Which of the following are valid objectives for incident reports? a.Provide developers and other parties with feedback about the problem to b.Provide ideas for test process improvement.c .Provide a vehicle for assessing tester competence d.Provide testers with a means of tracking the quality of the system under test. a, c, d. a, b, c. b, c, d.

>> a, b, d.

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Session 1

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690

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In a reactive approach to testing when would you expect the bulk of the test design During requirements analysis.

[Final Exam]

As early as possible. >> After the software or system has been produced. During development 39

691

Which of the following is a characteristic of good testing in any life cycle model? Analysis and design of tests begins as soon as development is complete

[Final Exam]

Some, but not all, development activities have corresponding test activities >> Each test level has test objectives specific to that level. All document reviews involve the development team. 40

692

Which of the following defines the sequence of actions for the execution of a test? Test case specification.

[Final Exam]

Test design specification. >> Test procedure specification. Test plan. 41

725

Exhaustive testing:

[Post]

>> Is impractical Is always feasible Is practical Is always possible 42

726

Which of the following activities is NOT a part of the Test Implementation and Execution phase? Creating test suites from test cases

[Post]

Executing test cases either manually or by using test execution tools Comparing actual results to expected results >> Designing the tests 43

727

Which of the following is NOT a task of the Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting phase? Checking test logs against the exit criteria specified in test planning

>> Logging the outcome of test execution Assessing if more tests are needed. Writing a test summary report for stakeholders.

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728

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Reviewing the Test Basis is a part of which phase?

[Post]

>> Test Analysis and Design Test Implementation and Execution Test Closure Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting 45

729

Reporting discrepancies as incidents is a part of which phase :

[Post]

Test Analysis and Design >> Test Implementation and Execution Test Closure Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting 46

730

Handing over of testware is a part of which phase:

[Post]

Test Analysis and Design Test Planning and Control >> Test Closure Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting 47

731

The testing process is split into distinct stages or phases PRIMARILY because

[Post]

>> Each test stage has a different purpose It is easier to manage testing in stages We can run different tests in different environments The more stages we have, the better the testing 48

732

Which of the following requirements is testable?

[Post]

The system shall be user friendly The safety-critical parts of the system shall contain 0 faults. >> The response time shall be less than one second for the specified design load. The system shall be built to be portable 49

733

In prioritizing what to test, the most important objective is to: Find as many defects as possible

>> Test high-risk areas first Obtain good test coverage Test whatever is easiest to test

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Fundamentals of Testing

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734

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Manifestation of an error in software is called as failure

[Post]

True >> False 51

735

Poorly documented code can be the cause of a software defect

[Post]

>> True False 52

736

Testing is finding out gaps between customer’s requirements and system to be delivered

[Post]

>> True False 53

737

Level of risk is one of the factors for deciding how much to test

[Post]

True >> False 54

738

Exhaustive testing is practically possible

[Post]

True >> False 55

739

Prioritizing of tests helps in deciding the test case coverage

[Post]

>> True False 56

741

Static Testing is a test execution testing method

[Post]

True >> False 57

742

Debugging should be done by the tester.

[Post]

True >> False 58

743

Testing activities should start as early as possible in the software or system development life cycle >> True

[Post]

False 59

744

Test conditions are identified in the Test Implementation and Execution phase. True

>> False

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Session 1

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Fundamentals of Testing

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745

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Exit criteria is determined in Test Planning

[Post]

>> True False 61

797

Which of the following techniques is NOT a black box technique?

[Pre]

State transition testing >> LCSAJ Decision Table Boundary value analysis 62

849

Which of the following options a of debugging?a.To identify the cause of a defect b.To fix a defect c.To show values d.To increase the range of testing b,d

[Final Exam]

b,c,d >> a,b a,c Module Name :

Session 2

Topic Name :

Testing throughout the software lifecycle

63

573

We use the requirement specifications, as the input for writing

>> User Acceptance Test Cases

[Final Exam]

Integration Level Test Cases Unit Level Test Cases Program specifications 64

574

Validation involves which of the following i. Helps in checking the design of the product ii. Helps in checking that we have built the right product iii. Helps in monitoring tool obsolescence iv. Helps in controlling tool wastage i, ii, iii, iv are true

[Final Exam]

>> ii is true and i, iii, iv are false i, ii, iii are true and iv is false iii is true and i, ii, iv are false 65

575

Impact Analysis is used MOST often in which of following? Component testing Non-functional system testing User acceptance testing

>> Maintenance testing

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Session 2

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Testing throughout the software lifecycle

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576

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Repeated Testing of an already tested program, after modification, to discover any defects introduced or uncovered as a result of the changes in the software being tested or in another related or unrelated software component is called: Re-testing

[Final Exam]

Confirmation Testing >> Regression Testing Negative Testing 67

577

Impact Analysis helps to decide :

>> How much regression testing should be done

[Final Exam]

The exit criteria How many more test cases need to written Different tools to perform Regression Testing 68

578

Functional system testing is: testing that the system functions with other systems

[Final Exam]

testing that the components that comprise the system function together >> testing the end to end functionality of the system as a whole testing the system performs functions within specified response times 69

579

Match every stage of the software Development Life cycle with the Testing Life cycle: i.Hilevel design a Unit tests ii. Code b Acceptance tests iii. Low-level design c System tests iv. Business requirements d Integration tests i-d , ii-a , iii-c , iv-b

[Final Exam]

i-c , ii-d , iii-a , iv-b i-b , ii-a , iii-d , iv-c >> i-c , ii-a , iii-d , iv-b 70

580

Regression testing should be performed: i.every week ii.after the software has changed iii as often as possible. iv.when the environment has changed v. when the project manager says i & ii are true, iii, iv & v are false ii, iii & iv are true, i & v are false

>> ii & iv are true, i, iii & v are false ii is true, i, iii, iv & v are false

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Session 2

Topic Name :

Testing throughout the software lifecycle

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581

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following is not a type of incremental testing approach? Top-down approach

[Final Exam]

>> Big Bang approach Bottom-up approach Functional incrementation 72

582

Drivers are also known as: i. Spades ii. Test harness iii. Scaffolding i, ii are true and iii is false

[Final Exam]

i, iii are true and ii is false >> ii, iii are true and i is false all of the above are true 73

583

In case of large systems :

[Post]

Large number of tests should be run >> Testing should be done on the basis of risk Only good test cases should be executed Test cases written by good test engineers should be executed 74

584

Component Testing is also called as :i. Unit Testing ii. Program Testing iii. Module Testing iv. System Component Testing >> i, ii, iii are true and iv is false

[Post]

i, ii, iii, iv are false i, ii, iv are true and iii is false all of above is true 75

585

Link Testing is also called as :

[Post]

>> Component Integration testing Component System testing Component Sub-System testing Maintenance testing 76

586

Methodologies adopted while performing Maintenance Testing:

>> Breadth test and Depth test Repression testing Impact testing Sanity testing

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Session 2

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Testing throughout the software lifecycle

77

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

587

A type of functional testing, which investigates the functions relating to detection of threats, such as virus from malicious outsiders, is called: >> Security Testing

[Post]

Recovery Testing Performance Testing Functionality Testing 78

588

Subjecting a software to varying workloads to measure and evaluate it’s ability and performance to function properly under these different workloads is called: >> Load Testing

[Post]

Integration Testing System Testing Usability Testing 79

589

Testing which is performed to expose defects in the interfaces and in the interaction between components is called: System level testing

[Post]

>> Integration level testing Unit level testing Acceptance testing 80

643

Re-testing is the same as Confirmation testing.

[Post]

>> True False 81

693

Which of the following statements is most often true? Component testing is an important part of user acceptance testing.

[Final Exam]

>> Component testing searches for defects in programs that are separately testable. Source-code inspections are often used in component testing. Component testing aims to expose problems in the interactions between software and 82

694

What is the main purpose of a Master Test Plan?

>> To communicate how testing will be performed. To produce a test schedule. To communicate how incidents will be managed. To produce a work breakdown structure.

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[Final Exam]

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Session 2

Topic Name :

Testing throughout the software lifecycle

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696

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following is least likely to be included in an incident report? Life cycle process in which the incident was discovered.

[Final Exam]

>> Suggestions for correcting the problem. Date the incident was discovered. Degree of impact on stakeholder interests 84

700

What is the main purpose of impact analysis for testers? To determine how much the planned changes will affect users.

[Final Exam]

>> To determine how the existing system may be affected by changes To determine what proportion of the changes need to be tested. To determine the programming effort needed to make the changes. 85

747

The Waterfall Model is an iterative development model.

[Post]

True >> False 86

748

Early test design prevents defect multiplication

[Post]

>> True False 87

749

Validation is building the system right.

[Post]

True >> False 88

750

V-Model depicts the corresponding testing activity against every development activity

[Post]

>> True False 89

751

Verification is building the system right.

[Post]

>> True False 90

752

Component Testing is done in isolation from the rest of the system.

[Post]

>> True False 91

753

Using the Big Bang strategy in Integration testing means that components are combined one by one and tested. True

>> False

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Testing throughout the software lifecycle

92

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

754

A group of modules tested together for dependencies and interfaces is called as component integration testing. >> True

[Post]

False 93

755

In the Top Down Integration approach drivers are used.

[Post]

True >> False 94

756

System testing is done to test the behavior of a whole system / product.

[Post]

>> True False 95

757

Performance testing is an example of Functional system testing.

[Post]

True >> False 96

758

Beta testing or Field testing, is performed by developers at their own locations

[Post]

True >> False 97

759

Regression testing tests the software to confirm that the original defect has been successfully fixed True

[Post]

>> False 98

852

A stub is also called as test harness

[Post]

True >> False Module Name :

Session 3

Topic Name :

Static Techniques

99

590

Defects discovered by static analysis tools include : i. Variables that are defined and not used ii. Variables that have not been defined iii. Programming standard violations iv. Uncalled functions and procedures >> i, ii, iii, iv is correct iii is correct i, ii, iv are incorrect. i ,ii, iii and iv are incorrect ii, iv is correct

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Session 3

Topic Name :

Static Techniques

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591

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following statements regarding static testing is FALSE:

[Post]

>> static testing requires the execution of the code static testing includes data flow analysis static testing includes techniques such as reviews and inspections static testing can give measurements such as cyclomatic complexity 101

592

Static analysis will NOT be able to detect:

[Post]

The use of a variable before it has been defined Unreachable code >> Memory leaks Array bound violations 102

594

The Kick-Off phase of a formal review includes the following :

[Post]

>> Explaining the objectives Fixing the defects found Follow-up Individual meeting preparations 103

596

Static Analysis is best described as:

[Post]

The analysis of test approaches. The reviewing of test plans >> The analysis of program code. The use of black box testing. 104

597

The Planning phase of a formal review includes the following :

[Post]

Explaining the objectives of the review >> Selecting personnel and allocating roles Fixing of the defects Noting potential defects 105

598

A Person who documents all the issues, problems and open points identified during a formal review is called: Moderator

>> Scribe Author Manager

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Static Techniques

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599

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following are roles involved in a Formal Review process? i. Manager ii. Moderator iii. Scribe / Recorder iv. Assistant Manager i, ii, iii, iv are true

[Final Exam]

>> i, ii, iii are true and iv is false ii, iii, iv are true and i is false. i, iv are true and ii, iii are false. 107

600

Which of the following are key characteristics of a Walkthrough?

[Post]

>> Scenarios, dry run, peer group Usually led by a trained manager Formal follow-up process Includes strict exit criteria 108

601

Which of the following is TRUE about a Formal Review or Inspection : i. Led by trained moderator (not the author). ii. No pre-meeting preparations iii. Formal follow-up process. iv. Main objective is to find defects ii is true and i, iii, iv are false

[Final Exam]

>> i, iii, iv are true and ii is false i, iii, iv are false and ii is true iii is true and i, ii, iv are false 109

602

The phases of a Formal Review process are mentioned below. Arrange them in the correct order. i.Planning ii.Review meeting iii.Rework iv.Individual preparation v.Kick-off

[Final Exam]

i, ii, iii, iv, v i, ii, iii, iv, v >> i, v, iv, ii, iii i, ii, iii, v, iv 110

701

Which of the following requirements would be tested by a functional system test? The system must allow 12,000 new customers per year

[Final Exam]

>> The system must allow a user to amend the address of a customer. The system must perform adequately for up to 30 users. The system must be able to perform its functions for an average of 23 hours 50 minutes 111

702

Which of the following is an objective of a pilot project for the introduction of a testing tool? Evaluate testers’ competence to use the tool.

>> Assess whether the benefits will be achieved at reasonable cost. Complete the testing of a key project. Discover what the requirements for the tool are. sivakumar

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Static Techniques

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703

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Given the following decision table: What is the expected result for each of the following test cases?A.TC1: Fred is a 32 year old smoker resident in London.B.TC3: Jean-Michel is a 65 year old non-smoker resident in Paris A – Don’t insure, B – Don’t insure

[Final Exam]

>> A – Insure, no discount, B – Don’t insure. A – Insure, no discount, B – Insure with 10% discount A – Insure, 10% discount, B – Insure, no discount. 113

704

Which of the following describes the correct order in which the phases of a formal review should occur? >> Planning, kick off, preparation, meeting, rework, follow up.

[Final Exam]

Kick off, planning, preparation, meeting, rework, follow up. Preparation, planning, kick off, meeting, rework, follow up. Planning, preparation, kick off, meeting, rework, follow up. 114

705

Which of the following are valid objectives for testing? a.To find defects. b.To gain confidence in the level of quality c.To identify the cause of defects d.To prevent defects.

[Final Exam]

b, c and d. >> a, b and d. a, c and d. a, b and c. 115

706

Why are static testing and dynamic testing described as complementary? Because they have different aims and differ in the types of defect they find.

[Final Exam]

Because they share the aim of identifying defects and find the same types of defect. Because they have different aims but find the same types of defect. >> Because they share the aim of identifying defects but differ in the types of defect they 116

707

The process of designing test cases consists of the following activities: a.Elaborate and describe test cases in detail by using test design techniques.b.Specify the order of test case execution c.Analyse requirements and specifications to determine test conditions.d.Specify expected results.According to the process of identifying and designing tests, what is the correct c, d, a, b. c, b, a, d.

>> c, a, d, b. b, c, a, d

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708

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

How is risk used to drive testing efforts? By ensuring that all requirements are met.

[Final Exam]

By ensuring that everything is tested. By reducing the effect of supplier problems >> By determining where to start testing and where to test more 118

760

Static techniques help find defects without executing the code.

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>> True False 119

761

Static techniques can only be automated.

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True >> False 120

762

Static testing helps in testing work products early in the life cycle.

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>> True False 121

763

Requirement defects or design defects cannot be found using reviews.

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True >> False 122

764

Reviews include verification and validation of documents against specifications and standards >> True

[Post]

False 123

765

Review costs do not include the cost of time spent in planning the review and studying of documents to be reviewed by each participant. True

[Post]

>> False 124

766

Walkthrough is led by an author

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>> True False 125

767

Technical Review or Peer Review can be led by a trained moderator.

>> True False

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The most formal type of review is called as Walkthrough

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True >> False 127

770

A Scribe documents all the issues, problems and open points that were identified during a review meeting >> True

[Post]

False 128

771

There is no strict Entry and Exit Criteria for an Inspection.

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True >> False 129

772

The purpose of a review is to find defects.

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>> True False Module Name :

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Topic Name :

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603

One of the fields on a form contains a text box that accepts alphabets in lower or upper case. Identify the value belonging to the INVALID Equivalence Class: CLASS

[Post]

cLASS CLass >> CLa01ss 131

604

In a system designed to work out the tax to be paid: An employee has £4000 of salary taxfree. The next £1500 is taxed at 10%. The next £28000 is taxed at 22%. Any further amount is taxed at 40% Which of these groups of numbers would fall into the same equivalence class?

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£4800; £14000; £28000 £5200; £5500; £28000 £28001; £32000; £35000 >> £5800; £28000; £32000 132

605

What is the expected result for each of the following test cases? A. Citibank card member, holding a Silver room B. Non-Citibank member, holding a Platinum room A – Don’t offer any upgrade, B – Don’t offer any upgrade A – Don’t offer any upgrade, B – Offer upgrade to Gold A – Offer upgrade to Silver, B – Offer upgrade to Silver.

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606

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Consider the state transition diagram of a switch. Which of the following represents an invalid state transition?

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OFF to ON ON to OFF >> FAULT to ON ON to FAULT 134

609

Which of the following is True:

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Equivalence Partitioning, Decision Table and Control Flow are White Box testing techniques Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Data Flow are Black Box testing techniques >> Equivalence Partitioning, State Transition, Use Case Testing are Black Box testing techniques Equivalence Partitioning, State Transition, Use Case Testing, and Decision Table are White Box testing techniques.

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Minimum Tests Required for Statement Coverage and Branch Coverage : `

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

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Statement Coverage is 2, Branch Coverage is 2 Statement Coverage is 3, Branch Coverage is 2 >> Statement Coverage is 1, Branch Coverage is 2 Statement Coverage is 4, Branch Coverage is 2 136

611

Minimum Test Required for Statement Coverage :

Statement Coverage is 4 >> Statement Coverage is 1 Statement Coverage is 3 Statement Coverage is 2

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Features of White Box Testing techniques : i. Uses explicit knowledge of the internal workings of the item being tested to select the test data. ii.Uses specific knowledge of programming code to examine outputs and assumes that the tester knows the path of logic in a unit or a program iii. Checking for the performance of the application iv. Checking for functionality

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>> i, ii are true and iii and iv are false iii is true and i, ii, iv are false ii ,iii is true and i, iv is false iii and iv are true and i, ii are false 138

613

A switch is switched off once the temperature falls below 18 and then it is turned on when the temperature is more than 21. Identify the values that belong to the SAME Equivalence Class. 12, 18, 22

[Final Exam]

17, 24, 27 >> 22, 23, 24 14, 15, 19 139

614

Which of the following is NOT a White Box Testing technique? Statement Coverage

[Final Exam]

Decision Coverage Decision Coverage >> Boundary Value Analysis 140

615

Consider the following state transition diagram of a two-speed hair dryer, which is operated by pressing it’s one button. The first press of the button turns it on to SPEED 1, the second press turns it to SPEED 2, and the third press turns it OFF.Which of the following series of state transitions below will provide 0-switch coverage?

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A, C, B B, C, A >> A, B, C C, B, A 141

616

White Box Testing techniques are also called as :

>> Structural Testing techniques Design-based Testing techniques Error Guessing techniques Experience-based techniques

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

What is an Equivalence Partition (also known as an Equivalence Class)? A set of test cases for testing classes of objects

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>> An input or output range of values such that only one value in the range becomes a test case An input or output range of values such that each value in the range becomes a test case An input or output range of values such that every tenth value in the range becomes a test case 143

618

The test cases derived from use cases are MOST useful:

>> in uncovering the defects in the process flows during real world use of the system

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in uncovering the defects in the process flows during bottom up testing in uncovering the defects in the process flows during top down testing in uncovering the defects at unit level testing 144

709

Given the following decision table: What is the expected result for each of the following test cases?A. Frequent flyer member, travelling in Business class. B. Non-member, travelling in Economy class.

[Final Exam]

A – Don’t offer any upgrade, B – Don’t offer any upgrade. >> A – Offer upgrade to First, B – Don’t offer any upgrade. A – Offer upgrade to First, B – Offer upgrade to Business class A – Don’t offer any upgrade, B – Offer upgrade to Business class. 145

710

Which activity in the fundamental test process includes evaluation of the testability of

>> Test analysis and design. Test implementation and execution. Test closure Test planning and control.

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Which of the following will not be detected by static analysis? Unreachable (dead) code.

[Final Exam]

Variables that are never used. Programming standards violations. >> Errors in requirements. 147

712

Which of the following defines the scope of maintenance testing? The time since the last change was made to the system.

[Final Exam]

The coverage of the current regression pack. >> The size and risk of any change(s) to the system. Defects found at the last regression test run. 148

713

Which of the following is determined by the amount of product risk identified? Size of the test team.

[Final Exam]

Scope for the use of test automation >> Levels of testing required. Requirement for regression testing 149

714

Which of the following would be a valid measure of test progress? Total number of defects in the product

[Final Exam]

Effort required to fix all defects. >> Number of test cases not yet executed Number of undetected defects 150

715

Which of the following tasks would typically be performed by a test design tool? a.Consistency checking. b.Generate test data c.Generate test cases from software specification d.Generate test cases based on an analysis of the code. a and d.

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b and c. d only. >> c and d. 151

716

During which fundamental test process activity would it be determined if more tests are needed? >> Evaluating test exit criteria. Test analysis and design. Test implementation and execution Test planning and control.

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Specification-based techniques are also called black box techniques.

[Post]

>> True False 153

774

Error Guessing is a type of Experienced-Based technique.

[Post]

>> True False 154

775

White Box techniques are a type of Non-systematic testing techniques.

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True >> False 155

776

Equivalence Partitioning divides the inputs into equivalent classes.

[Post]

>> True False 156

777

Boundary Value Analysis is a White Box Testing Technique.

[Post]

True >> False 157

778

Equivalence Partitioning (EP) is applicable at all levels of testing

[Post]

>> True False 158

779

A decision table shows the relationship between the states and inputs.

[Post]

True >> False 159

780

State transition diagram indicates how the system behaves as a consequence of external events >> True

[Post]

False 160

781

State table contains combinations of true and false for all input conditions and the resulting actions for each True

[Post]

>> False 161

782

Use Case is the Actor or the user who interacts with the system. True

>> False

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Branch/Decision coverage measures the percentage of all executable statements executed by software under test True

[Post]

>> False 163

828

Test Procedure

[Post]

>> is Part of test case is Synonymous to test case is different from test case because it has test data spelt out with it needs to be defined for test automation 164

829

Test Cases are based on i. Experience ii. Specifications III. Structure iv. Test Data

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I,ii,iv i,ii,iii >> I,iii,iv I,ii,iii,iv 165

830

White box testing is systematic testing and Black box testing is non-systematic testing

[Post]

True >> False 166

831

Experience based testing is non-system matic and structure based testing is systematic testing >> True

[Post]

False 167

832

Black box testing based on specifications makes use of techniques like decision tables, [Post] boundary value conditions, equivalence partitioning. Identify correct statement from the following The given techniques require knowledge of system internals, hence is not a black box testing technique No user gives specifications that are usable for this method

>> Black box testing with defined input is a systematic testing design technique Black box testing is always a random testing technique 168

834

Use Case is Deal with system internals to give elaborate details of automated system

>> Shows who does what in real life process for what purpose the test case written based on use of the system shows multiple different uses of the system

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

838

Test Management means ensuring some testing is done before the software is given to the users >> True

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False 170

845

Sructure basedwhite box testing helps to identify all integration issues,hence is typically used techniques for integration testing True

[Post]

>> False 171

846

Which of the following are coverage techniques

[Post]

Table >> Branch & Edge Pseudo Code Program logic 172

850

One of the fields on a form contains a text box that accepts alphanumeric values belonging to the VALID Equivalance Class BOOK

[Post]

Book >> Book2 BookVALUE 173

851

Structure -based techniques are also called White box techniques

>> True False

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853

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Given the following sample of pseudo code:What is the minimum number of test cases required to guarantee 100 % decision

[Final Exam]

3 >> 1 4 2 Module Name :

Session 5

Topic Name :

Test Management

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619

Which of the following has highest level of independence

[Post]

Test cases are designed by persons who wrote the software under test Test cases are designed by a person from a different section >> Test cases are designed by a person from a different organization Test cases are designed by another person 176

620

Benefits of Independent testing: Independent testers are much more qualified than developers

>> Independent testers see other and different defects and are unbiased Independent Testers cannot identify defects Independent Testers can test better than developers

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

621

The structure of an incident report is covered in the Standard for Software Test Documentation IEEE 829 and is called as :>> Anomaly Report

[Post]

Defect Report Test Defect Report Test Incident Report 178

622

Which of the following is the task of a Test Leader:i. Interaction with the test tool vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project ii.Writing Test Summary Reports based on the information gathered during testing iii.Decide what should be automated, to what degree, and how. iv.Create the test specifications

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>> i, ii, iii is true and iv is false ii, iii, iv is true and i is false i is true and ii, iii, iv are false iii and iv is correct and i and ii are incorrect 179

623

Exit Criteria may consist of : i. Thoroughness measures, such as coverage of code, functionality or risk ii. Estimates of defect density or reliability measures iii. Residual risk such as defects not fixed or lack of test coverage in certain areas iv.Verifying the test environment

[Post]

iv is correct and i, ii, iii are incorrect. >> i, ii, iii is correct and iv is incorrect ii is correct and i, ii, iii are incorrect iii and iv are correct and i, ii are incorrect 180

624

Which of the following helps in monitoring the test progress: i. Percentage of test case execution ii. Percentage test environment preparation. iii. Defect density, defects found, and fixed iv. The size of the testing team and skills of the engineers iv is correct and i, ii, iii are incorrect

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>> i, ii, iii are correct and iv is incorrect i, ii are correct and iii, iv are incorrect i, iv are correct and ii , iii are incorrect 181

625

The selection of a test approach should consider the: i. Risk of failure of the project, and risks of product failure to humans ii. Skills and experience of the people in the proposed technique, tools and methods iii. Objective of the testing endeavor and the mission of the testing team. iv. Size of the testing team i, ii, iii, iv are true

>> i, ii, iii are true and iv is false. ii, iii, iv are true and i is false. i, iv are true and ii, iii are false.

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

626

The provision and management of a controlled library containing all the configuration items is called as >> Configuration Management

[Post]

Status Accounting Configuration Identification Incident Management 183

629

An incident report would not be created against

[Post]

Variation in requirements specifications documentation errors discrepancy in test results >> improvements suggested by users 184

630

Project risk includes which of the following :

[Post]

>> Organizational factors Poor software characteristics Error-prone software is delivered Software does not perform its intended function 185

631

In a risk-based approach to testing, the risks identified may be used to : i. Determine the test technique to be employed ii.Determine the extent of testing to be carried out iii. Prioritize testing in an attempt to find critical defects as early as possible iv. Determine the total cost of the devlopment project

[Post]

ii is True; i, iii, iv are False >> i, ii, iii are True and iv is False ii & iii are True; i, iv are False ii, iii & iv are True; i is False 186

632

Which of the following are tasks of a Tester? i. Interact with the test tool vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project. ii. Prepare and acquire test data iii. Implement tests on all test levels and log the test results iv. Create the test specifications i, ii, iii is true and iv is false

>> ii, iii, iv is true and i is false i is true and ii, iii, iv are false iii and iv is correct and i and ii are incorrect

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717

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following is a major activity of test planning? Evaluating exit criteria and reporting.

[Final Exam]

>> Determining the test approach. Preparing test specifications. Measuring and analyzing results 188

718

Considering the following pseudo-code: Calculate the minimum number of test cases for statement coverage and calculate the minimum number of test cases for decision coverage respectively.

[Final Exam]

2,4 >> 3,3 2,3 3,2 189

719

Which of the following statements about regression testing is false? Regression testing should be performed whenever software is changed. Regression tests should be reviewed to ensure that they are still relevant to the

>> Automated regression testing is always more efficient than manual regression testing. Regression tests can be run many times.

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720

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

In a system designed to work out the tax to be paid:To the nearest whole UK pound sterling, which of these is a valid Boundary Value Analysis test case?

[Final Exam]

£32001. £28000 £1500 >> £33501. 191

721

In a system designed to work out the tax to be paid: To the nearest whole UK pound sterling, which of these groups of numbers fall into three different equivalence classes?

£28000; £28001; £32001 £4000; £5000; £5500. >> £4000; £4200; £5600. £32001; £34000; £36500

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722

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

The following statements are used to describe the basis for creating test cases using i.Information about how the software is constructed ii.Models of the system, software or components. iii.Analysis of the test basis documentation. iv.Analysis of the internal structure of the components.Select two of the statements that describe the basis for black box techniques

[Final Exam]

a and d. a and c. >> b and c. b and d. 193

723

Which of the following is a benefit of independent testing? Code cannot be released into production until independent testing is complete.

[Final Exam]

Testing is isolated from development. >> Independent testers see other and different defects, and are unbiased. Developers do not have to take as much responsibility for quality. 194

724

Given the following specification:Which of the following values for age are in the same equivalence partition?

[Final Exam]

29, 30, 31. 17, 29, 31. >> 18, 29, 30. 17, 18, 19. 195

785

A Tester is a person who specializes in test analysis and design.

>> True False

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786

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

A Project Manager cannot be a Test Leader for small and simple project.

[Post]

True >> False 197

787

A Test Plan includes the Entry and Exit criteria for testing.

[Post]

>> True False 198

788

A Test Plan does not include the Test Strategy and Test Policy

[Post]

True >> False 199

789

Thoroughness measures, such as coverage of code, functionality or risk is an example of exit criteria >> True

[Post]

False 200

790

Test Estimation can be based on past projects data

[Post]

>> True False 201

791

Test Approach or Test Strategy can be only preventive and not reactive.

[Post]

True >> False 202

792

Configuration management is identifying ,defining and controlling Configuration items

[Post]

>> True False 203

793

The more complex a system, the more effort needed to test it.

>> True False

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798

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

‘Entry criteria’ should address questions such as: I. Are the necessary documentation, design and requirements information available that will allow testers to operate the system and judge correct behavior.II. Is the test environment-lab, hardware, software and system administration support ready? III. Those conditions and situations that must prevail in the testing process to allow testing to continue effectively and efficiently. IV. Are the supporting utilities, accessories and prerequisites available in forms that testers can use

[Post]

>> I, II and IV I, II and III I, II, III and IV II, III and IV 205

799

One of the more daunting challenges of managing a test project is that so many dependencies converge at test execution. One missing configuration file or hard ware device can render all your test results meaning less.You can end up with an entire platoon of testers sitting around for days. Who is responsible for this incident?

[Post]

>> Test managers faults only Test lead faults only Test manager and project manager faults Testers faults only 206

800

The purpose of exit criteria is

[Post]

Define when to stop testing End of test level When a set of tests has achieved a specific pr- condition >> All of the above 207

801

Which is not the project risks

[Post]

Supplier issues Organization factors Technical issues >> Error-prone software delivered 208

802

Poor software characteristics are Only Project risks

>> Only Product risks Project risks and Product risks

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following is NOT true of incidents?

[Post]

>> Incident resolution is the responsibility of the author of the software under test. Incidents may be raised against user requirements Incidents require investigation and/or correction Incidents are raised when expected and actual results differ 210

804

Which of the following would NOT normally form part of a test plan?

[Post]

Features to be tested >> Incident reports Risks Schedule 211

805

A configuration management system would NOT normally provide:

[Post]

Linkage of customer requirements to version numbers >> Facilities to compare test results with expected results The precise differences in versions of software component source code Restricted access to the source code library 212

806

Which of the following is not decided in the test-planning phase?

[Post]

Schedules and deliverables Hardware and software Entry and exit criteria >> Types of test cases 213

807

What are the 2 major components taken into consideration with risk analysis?

[Post]

The probability the negative event will occur The potential loss or impact associated with the event >> Both a and b Neither a nor b 214

808

What can be done if requirements are changing continuously?

[Post]

Work with the project's stakeholders early on to understand how requirements might change so that alternate test plans and strategies can be worked out in advance, if possible. Negotiate to allow only easily-implemented new requirements into the project, while moving more difficult new requirements into future versions of the application >> Both a and b None of the above

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Test planning has which of the following major tasks?

[Post]

>> Determining the scope and risks, and identifying the objectives of testing. Determining the test approach (techniques,test items, coverage, identifying and interfacing the teams involved in testing , testware) Reviewing the Test Basis (such as requirements,architecture,design,interface) Determining the exit criteria. 216

839

Test Management means ensuring some testing is done before the software is given to the users >> True

[Post]

False 217

840

Indepence of tester is a myth

[Post]

>> True False 218

841

Independent tester can become bottleneck as last checkpoint

[Post]

>> True False 219

842

Not a job of a tester

[Post]

defect detection >> defect correction defect reporting defect analysis 220

843

Job of a tester

[Post]

defect creation defect definition defect correction >> defect detection 221

844

Test planning does not involve

>> Defining criteria for User Acceptance Test design Test data sample size Documenting testing approach

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847

What is the difference between a project risk and a product risk?

[Final Exam] Project risks are potential failure areas in the software or system; product risks are risks that surround the project’s capability to deliver its objectives. Project risks are risks that delivered software will not work; product risks are typically related to supplier issues, organizational factors and technical issues. Project risks are typically related to supplier issues, organizational factors and technical issues; product risks are typically related to skill and staff shortages. >> Project risks are the risks that surround the project’s capability to deliver its objectives; product risks are potential failure areas in the software or system.

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Session 6

Topic Name :

Tools support for testing

223

>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

635

Test Management tools are used for managing testing activities

[Post]

>> True False 224

636

Requirement Management tools are used to store requirement statements.

[Post]

>> True False 225

637

Incident Management tools are used for generating test scripts.

[Post]

True >> False 226

638

Traceability between testware and software work products and product variants is done with software Configuration Management tools >> True

[Post]

False 227

639

Review Process tools store information about review processes.

[Post]

>> True False 228

640

Static Analysis tools helps in finding defects before dynamic testing.

[Post]

>> True False 229

641

Static Analysis tools are used only by developers True

>> False

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>> indicates correct answer Option (Applicable for )

Which of the following tools would you use to detect a memory leak? State analysis

[Final Exam]

Coverage analysis >> Dynamic analysis Memory analysis 231

655

Find the mismatch Test data preparation tools – Manipulate Data bases

[Final Exam]

Test design tools – Generate test inputs Requirement management tools – Enables individual tests to be traceable >> Configuration management tools – Check for consistence 232

656

Tools like change Management, Clear case are used as (test planning process) functional automation tools

[Final Exam]

performance testing tools >> configuration management tools none of the above. 233

657

Load Testing Tools (Performance Testing) reduces the time spent by the testers

[Final Exam]

reduces the resources spent (hardware) mostly used in web testing >> all of the above 234

658

Which of the following is a performance testing tool? Winrunner.

[Final Exam]

Visual Source Safe. Test Director. >> Loadrunner. 235

659

A tool that supports traceability, Store information about Versions & Builds is called: a dynamic analysis tool a test execution tool a test management tool

>> a configuration management tool

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Informal reviews are called informal because it can require any amount of time and can be done any time

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No documented output these are optional to the project, they need not be done >> It does not have set formality documented with roles and process 237

810

Which of the following is not part of performance testing:

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Measuring response time Measuring transaction rates >> Recovery testing Simulating many users 238

811

A tool that supports traceability, recording of incidents or scheduling of tests is called:

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Dynamic analysis tool Test execution tool Debugging tool >> Configuration management tool 239

812

Test managers should not:

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report on deviations from the project plan sign the system off for release >> re-allocate resource to meet original plans provide information for risk analysis and quality improvement 240

813

COTS is known as:

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>> Commercial off the shelf software Compliance of the software Change control of the software Capable off the shelf software 241

814

A test manager wants to use the resources available for the automated testing of a web application. The best choice is Test automater, web specialist, DBA, test lead

>> Tester, test automater, web specialist, DBA Tester, test lead, test automater, DBA Tester, web specialist, test lead, test automater

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Which one of the following statements, about capture-replay tools, is NOT correct?

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They are used to support multi-user testing. >> They are used to capture and animate user requirements. They are the most frequently purchased types of CAST tool. They capture aspects of user behaviour. 243

816

A configuration management system would NOT normally provide:

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Linkage of customer requirements to version numbers. >> Facilities to compare test results with expected results. The precise differences in versions of software component source code. Restricted access to the source code library. 244

817

Defects discovered by static analysis tools include :i.Variables that are never used ii.Security vulnerabilities.iii. Programming Standard Violations iv.Uncalled functions and procedures >> i , ii,iii,iv is correct

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iii ,is correct I,ii,iv are incorrect i ,ii, iii and iv are incorrect iv, ii is correct 245

818

Load Testing Tools (Performance Testing)

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Reduces the time spent by the testers Reduces the resources spent (hardware) Mostly used in web testing >> All of the above 246

820

Which of the following is likely to benefit most from the use of test tools providing test capture and replay facilities? >> Regression testing

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Integration testing System testing User acceptance testing 247

821

Which one of the following statements, about capture-replay tools, is NOT correct? They are used to support multi-user testing.

>> They are used to capture and animate user requirements. They are the most frequently purchased types of CAST tool. They capture aspects of user behaviour.

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Review process tools: i.Store information about review processes ii.Store and communicate review comments iii.Provide reference to review rules and checklists iv.Traceability between review documents and source code v.Facilitate online communication between reviewers

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i and ii iii and iv i,ii and iii >> i only 249

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What are the tools software development Validate models.i.data model Tool ii.static model Tool iii.object model Tool.iv.None of the above. only i

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only ii only iii >> i,ii and iii 250

825

What are test execution tools? i)Win Runner tool ii)Quick Test Pro tool iii)Rational Robot tool iv)SilkTest tool v)Loadrunner, SilkPerformer i and ii

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iii and iv v only >> all the above. 251

826

Which Dynamic analysis tools specifically for testing security aspects?i.Apshield tool ii.Jtest tool iii.Web scrab tool.iv.openSTA. i and ii

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iii and iv >> i and iii ii and iv 252

827

What is the use of Test Execution Tools? i.Effort for creating test scripts ii.Recording unstable screens iii.Support for tester with no scripting experience iv.Data driven approach/ Key-word approach v.Technical expertise in scripting i,ii and iii. ii,iii,v i,iii,iv

>> All the above

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Which of the following tools is most likely to contain a comparator? Dynamic analysis tool

>> Test Execution tool Static analysis tool Security tool --------------------***************--------------------

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