Sample Exam 1 Flashcards
Which one of the following answers describes a test condition?
A testable aspect of a component or system identified as a basis for testing
Which of the following statements is a valid objective for testing?
To validate whether the test object works as expected by the users and other stakeholders
Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between testing and debugging?
Dynamic testing shows failures caused by defects debugging eliminates
Which one of the statements below describes the most common situation for a failure discovered during testing or in production?
The product crashed when the user selected an option in a dialog box
In what way can testing be part of Quality Assurance?
Testing reduces the risk of poor software quality
Which of the following activities is part of the main activity “test analysis” in the test process?
Evaluating the test basis for testability
How can white-box testing be applied during acceptance testing?
To check if all work process flows have been covered
Which of the following statements comparing component testing and system testing is TRUE?
Test cases for component testing are usually derived from component specifications, design specifications, or data models, whereas test cases for system testing are usually derived from requirement specifications or use cases
Which one of the following is TRUE?
The purpose of regression testing is to detect unintended side effects, while the purpose of confirmation testing is to check if the original defect has been fixed
Which of the following is the BEST definition of an incremental development model?
Defining requirements, designing software and testing are done in phases where in each phase a piece of the system is added
Which of the following should NOT be a trigger for maintenance testing?
Decision to test the maintainability of the software
Which of the following options are roles in a formal review?
Author, moderator, review leader, reviewer, scribe
Which activities are carried out within the planning of a formal review?
Definition and verification of fulfillment of entry criteria for the review
Which of the review types below is the BEST option to choose when the review must follow a formal process based on rules and checklists?
Inspection
Which of the following static testing are MOST true?
Static testing is a cheap way to detect and remove defects
What is checklist-based testing?
An experience-based test technique whereby the experienced tester uses a list of items to be noted, checked, or remembered, or a set of rules or criteria against which a product must be verified
Which one of the following options is categorized as a black-box test technique?
A technique based on formal requirements
Which one of the following is the description of statement coverage?
It is a metric, which is the percentage of statements in the source code that have been executed
For which of the following situations is exploratory testing suitable?
When testers are available who have enough knowledge of similar applications and technologies
Which of the following statements BEST describes how tasks are divided between the test manager and the tester?
The test manager, plans, coordinates and controls the testing activities, while the tester automates the tests
Which of the following metrics would be MOST useful to monitor during test execution?
Percentage of executed test cases
Which of the following can affect and be part of the (initial) test planning?
Budget limitations
Which of the following lists contains only typical exit criteria from testing?
Reliability measures, test coverage, schedule and status about fixing defect and remaining risks
Which of the following is NOT included in a test summary report?
Defining pass/fail criteria and objectives of testing
