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ISTQB-CTAL-TA Questions and Answers

Question # 6

Which of the following statements BEST describes checklist-based and black-box test techniques?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

The checklist-based technique is most effective when applied by experienced testers; black-box techniques are most effective applied against a well-specified test basis

B.

Checklist-based testing derives tests from lists which focus on defects; black-box techniques find defects through systematic test case design

C.

Checklists should only be used as a source of test design for inexperienced testers; requirement specifications are often used as the basis for applying black-box techniques

D.

The checklist-based technique produces consistent, reproducible test cases; test cases produced by black-box techniques are less systematic

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Question # 7

A PIN entry component of an ATM system has been developed using the following state table:

Using the state transition test technique, how many 0-switch test cases are needed to achieve 100% 0-switch coverage?

A.

4

B.

7

C.

8

D.

28

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Question # 8

Which of the following is a TYPICAL defect found in functional completeness testing?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

The incorrect handling of data, data combinations or situations and displaying an appropriate message

B.

There is no facility to cancel multiple customer orders as detailed in the requirements/user story

C.

Screen design does not follow the internal company guidelines for field tabbing

D.

The system will not be able to meet the needs of users in a way that is acceptable to them

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Question # 9

You are testing an ATM based on the following use

ATM start screen is showing

1. The user inserts card

2. The user types in PIN

3 The user selects cash with receipt'

4. The user selects €50

5. The user selects no further service' Expected results

- The ATM provides €50 to the user

- The ATM returns the card and balance slip

- The ATM clears the screen

- The ATM returns to start menu

You are asked to review this use case.

You are asked to review this use case.

What is the most important information that is missing from this use case?

A.

Nothing has been defined for expected response times.

B.

The use case should also include alternative behaviour.

C.

More test cases are needed to achieve the minimum acceptable level of coverage.

D.

Expected results not clearly defined

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Question # 10

Rather than developing an e-commerce product, management has decided to acquire a COTS package The e-commerce product needs to interface.

with backend applications such a finance, stock control and order delivery. You are asked to define a test plan for this project.

Given just the information in the scenario, which of the following software quality characteristics must be included in your test plan?

A.

Interoperability

B.

Reliability

C.

Maintainability

D.

Portability

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Question # 11

You work for a company that is a pioneer in smart energy technology. One of their core products is their energy monitor in-home display device, used to display current and historic energy consumption data to many thousands of customers. It has been designed to integrate with their other smart-home products, including domestic lighting control systems via their HomeHub.

The company is to launch a new application for smartphones and tablets that will allow its customers to view their energy readings remotely and to view their daily budget usage based on seasonal historic data. The application must also support customers with disabilities.

The following requirement specification has been written and you are reviewing it:

Description:

    The customer's daily gas, electricity, and usage figures must be accurately displayed

    The customer’s weekly gas, electricity, and usage figures must be accurately displayed

    The monthly gas, electricity, and usage figures must be accurately displayed

    The customer's annual gas, electricity, and usage figures must be accurately displayed

    The customer should be able to change between displaying gas only, electricity only, or both energy types

    The retrieval time for the customer's energy data must be less than 2 seconds from the opening of the application

    The screen design must be visually attractive and easy to operate for the customer

You are using the following review checklist:

    Is each requirement testable?

    Does each requirement have acceptance criteria listed?

    Is a use case calling structure available (if applicable)?

    Are the requirements uniquely identified?

    Is the specification versioned?

    Is there traceability visible from each requirement to the business/marketing requirements?

    Is there traceability between the requirements and the use cases (if applicable)?

Based on this checklist, which items are NOT met and will fail review?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

1, 2, 4, 6

B.

1, 4, 5, 7

C.

2, 3, 5, 6

D.

2, 3, 4, 7

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Question # 12

You work for a software testing consultancy firm, SOFTEST, specializing in the travel industry. A project has started for a new cruise sector client to develop a new user interface allowing customers to search for cruises using several drop-down fields. The project uses a SCRUM methodology with 2-week sprints.

Which option below describes the BEST test techniques to apply for each project?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

Pairwise and use case testing

B.

Decision table testing and checklist-based testing

C.

Classification Tree (class combination coverage) and exploratory testing

D.

Pairwise and exploratory testing

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Question # 13

You are asked to select the test conditions that address functional suitability, portability, usability, and accessibility for Iteration 1 (iOS only) of a new energy monitor application.

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

a, e

B.

a, b

C.

b, d

D.

e, e

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Question # 14

Which task is considered the responsibility of the Test Analyst and ONLY performed as part of the test implementation activities?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

Identifying test data to support test conditions and test cases

B.

Creating a test execution schedule, including resource allocation

C.

Capturing bi-directional traceability between the test basis, test conditions, and test cases

D.

Designing the test environment and identifying any required infrastructure, including tools

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Question # 15

A software component for a game application calculates a player’s trophy level based on two input parameter values: Points Earned and Level of Difficulty. A total score is calculated by the component as:

Total Score = Points Earned × Level of Difficulty

The trophy levels are:

    Blue- total score equal to or less than 40

    Silver- total score > 40

    Gold- total score > 70

    Diamond- total score > 80

    Platinum- total score > 90

The component then outputs the correct trophy level.

Applying theEquivalence Partition test design techniqueto this component, what percentage of output partitions have been exercised by the following suite of test cases?

    Player 1 - Points earned 25, level of difficulty 2

    Player 2 - Points earned 20, level of difficulty 3

    Player 3 - Points earned 30, level of difficulty 1

SELECT ONE OPTION:

A.

60%

B.

40%

C.

10%

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Question # 16

Ken finds the quality of the tea locally available to be so low, that he decides to research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior teas via the web. His marketing strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website that has fast loading graphics, high availability, superior usability and fast response times. The website will offer the following:

- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product, but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock purchasing levels).

- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions.

- Provide the customer with the ability to give general feedback.

Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers who are experienced in web development Ken, although he doesn't have a technical skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he wants the website to be completed quickly. The test basis contains the following:

- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site.

- HTML pages developed to date

- A set of non-functional requirements.

With the strategy taking shape, it is decided that exploratory testing should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives. You have now been given the task of identifying the exploratory tests, which will be executed as test sessions.

Which of the options below state what you will typically use for identifying the exploratory tests?

A.

Apply equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis using the storyboard ideas as a basis to maximise functional coverage

B.

Use external testers on the team to provide a new approach and fresh view to the testing effort

C.

Create test chatters to be used to guide the testing

D.

Define low-level test cases to be executed by the end users.

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Question # 17

A major software upgrade includes many new facilities and presents very different screens based on user roles. Computational accuracy is the greatest business risk. Which quality characteristic would you focus on the MOST when testing the system?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

Functional completeness

B.

Functional correctness

C.

Functional appropriateness

D.

Installability

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Question # 18

Which of the following is an appropriate task for the Test Analyst to perform during the test execution phase?

A.

Creating a test execution schedule

B.

Creating automated tests

C.

Finalizing test data and test environments

D.

Analysing anomalies to establish their likely causes

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Question # 19

A new online application is being introduced for the start of the next tax year to handle tax liabilities. This web-based system is especially aimed at those with visual disabilities and several innovative features are being introduced for the user interface. The design of these features is ongoing.

Which of the following represents the BEST approach for accessibility testing?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

Ensure that there are visually impaired people on the development team

B.

Wait for the solution to be fully developed, then test during usability testing

C.

Consider accessibility when conducting system design and test from the integration level onwards

D.

Incorporate testing for mobility impaired, deaf, and cognitively disabled users

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Question # 20

As a Test Analyst, you have been given a set of requirements that have been defined for the payment module of a new public transport system The set includes the following requirements:

P101 The product shall calculate the lowest fare for the destination considering day of week and time, (priority: medium)

P102 The product shall compare the traveler's payment with the calculated payment (priority: high)

P103 The product shall provide feedback if the payment is not sufficient (priority: high)

P104 The product will process payments within 20 seconds at all priority 1 stations during peak hours (priority high)

Which set of requirements will typically be tested by a Test Analyst?

A.

P101,P102, P103

B.

P101, P102, P104

C.

P101, P103, P104

D.

P102, P103, P104

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Question # 21

During testing of a mobile banking application, traceability matrices are defined and maintained between test cases and user stories. This task is supported by a test management tool. Testing is expected to report on the coverage level of the implemented and tested user stories. Which of the following test types is most likely being performed?

A.

Functional correctness testing

B.

Functional appropriateness testing

C.

Functional completeness testing

D.

Interoperability testing

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Question # 22

You work for a software testing consultancy firm,SOFTEST, that specializes in the travel industry. It has built up a portfolio of clients across two main travel sectors: thecruiseandrailsectors. SOFTEST has an established test process, an experienced team of testers, and maintains comprehensive organizational defect taxonomies for both sectors.

A project has started for a new cruise sector client. It will deliver a newuser interfaceallowing customers to search for cruises using several drop-down fields, each with many values, providing a much greater range of combinations than customers previously had. The project is using aSCRUM methodologywith 2-week sprints and well-specified user stories.

Which option below describes the BEST test techniques to apply for each project?

SELECT ONE OPTION:

A.

Pairwise and use case testing

B.

Pairwise and exploratory testing

C.

Decision table testing and checklist-based testing

D.

Classification Tree (class combination coverage) and exploratory testing

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Question # 23

Ticket machines are to be installed at the train station of a major European airport to enable newly arriving passengers to quickly purchase their tram tickets.

You are testing this new application and the following Use Case has been provided:

USE CASE: Credit Card Purchase

    Use Case ID: UC-001401

    Purpose: To purchase a single ticket to the city center

    Actors: User

    Preconditions: Ticket machine is at the "select language" screen, user has a valid credit card

You have been asked to review this Use Case. Which ONE of the following checklist items are TRUE and will pass?

SELECT ONE OPTION:

A.

All alternate paths are identified

B.

All error messages are defined

C.

Each path is testable

D.

The main path is clearly defined

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Question # 24

You are testing a hospital patient management system that has undergone a release including an improved user interface and changes to meet new regulatory requirements. You are a Test Analyst working with a Technical Test Analyst.

Which of the following requirements MOST align with your responsibilities as a Test Analyst?

    R01:New and amended patient data can be successfully read and processed by receiving hospital department systems

    R02:Patient data will be transmitted and received by hospital department systems within ten seconds of entry

    R03:Patient data transmitted to other hospital department systems will remain secure and cannot be accessed by unauthorized third parties

    R04:High volumes of data can be successfully received and processed while the user interface is being used

    R05:The new user interface is appropriate for the needs of all hospital administrator roles

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

R03, R04

B.

R01, R02

C.

R02, R03

D.

R01, R05

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Question # 25

A web-based system is being developed to support the administration of tennis tournaments. Testing schedules are severely challenged.

Which specification-based technique would be the BEST choice in the circumstances?

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

State Transition testing

B.

Pairwise testing

C.

Equivalence partitioning

D.

Use Case testing

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Question # 26

Which TWO of the following BEST explain why stakeholders should review and understand test conditions and test cases?

a) To make sure that the requirements have been understood by the testers

b) To ensure that adequate coverage of the test basis has been achieved by the tests

c) To ensure that the project remains on schedule, as testing is a key activity

d) To assess the skills and talent of the test analysts

e) To enable the test manager to select the best test approaches in the project test plan

SELECT ONE OPTION

A.

c and d

B.

a and b

C.

c and e

D.

b and e

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Question # 27

Your company is developing a new website that will be accessed by many user roles, including adults, seniors, and children. Testing must ensure that the website is appropriate for all these users.

Which of the following is the earliest test level where this requirement should start to be tested?

SELECT ONE OPTION:

A.

During user acceptance testing using a WAMMI survey

B.

During beta acceptance testing

C.

During component testing

D.

During system testing

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Question # 28

You are testing a hospital patient management system. New or amended patient data is captured by hospital administrators using an in-house patient capture application and transmitted to one or more hospital departments depending on the nature of the medical condition. Each department operates its own software package.

A new release has been scheduled which includes an improved user interface to the patient capture application as well as changes to the patient data to meet new regulatory requirements.

You are the test analyst for this release, working alongside a Technical Test Analyst. Which of the following requirements MOST align to your responsibilities to test as a Test Analyst?

    R01:New and amended patient data can be successfully read and processed by receiving hospital department systems

    R02:Patient data will be transmitted and received by hospital department systems within ten seconds of entry

    R03:Patient data transmitted to other hospital department systems will remain secure and cannot be accessed by unauthorized third parties

    R04:High volumes of data can be successfully received and processed while the user interface is being used

    R05:The new user interface is appropriate for the needs of all hospital administrator roles

SELECT ONE OPTION:

A.

R01, R05

B.

R02, R03

C.

R01, R02

D.

R03, R04

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