Wednesday, June 3, 2015

[ISTQB Practice Questions] Chapter 5 - Test Management




1 Why can be tester dependent on configuration management?

(A)   Because configuration management assures that we know the exact version of the testware and the test object   
(B)  Because test execution is not allowed to proceed without the consent of the change control board   
(C)   Because changes in the test object are always subject to configuration management   
(D)  Because configuration management assures the right configuration of the test tools    



2 Why is it necessary to define a Test Strategy?

(A)   As there are many different ways to test software, thought must be given to decide what will be the most effective way to test the project on hand.  
(B)   Starting testing without prior planning leads to chaotic and inefficient test project   
(C)  A strategy is needed to inform the project management how the test team will schedule the test-cycles   
(D)  Software failure may cause loss of money, time, business reputation, and in extreme cases injury and death. It is therefore critical to have a proper test strategy in place.   



3 Which of the following is the most important difference between the metrics-based approach and the expert-based approach to test estimation?

(A)   The metrics-based approach is more accurate than the expert-based approach.   
(B)  The metrics-based approach uses calculations from historical data while the expert based approach relies on team wisdom.   
(C)   The metrics-based approach can be used to verify an estimate created using the expert-based approach, but not vice versa.   
(D)  The expert-based approach takes longer than the metrics-based approach.   



4 A test engineer is testing a Video Player (VCR), and logs the following report:
Title: Fast Forward stops after 2 minutes. It happens every time
Expected result: Fast forward continues till the end of the tape

Severity: High
Priority: Urgent

What important information did the engineer leave out?

(A)  Identification (Software and hardware) of the VCR     
(B)   Actual result
(C)  History of the report    
(D)   Ideas for the test case improvement    



5 Which of the following can be root cause of a bug in a software product?
(I) The project had incomplete procedures for configuration management.
(II) The time schedule to develop a certain component was cut.
(III) The specification was unclear
(IV) Use of the code standard was not followed up
(V) The testers were not certified

(A)  (I) and (II) are correct             
(B)   (I) through (IV) are correct   
(C)   (III) through (V) are correct    
(D)  (I), (II) and (IV) are correct   



6 Which of the following helps in monitoring the Test Progress:
i. Percentage of Test Case Execution
ii. Percentage of work done in test environment preparation.
iii. Defect Information e.g. defect density, defects found and fixed
iv. The size of the testing Team and skills of the engineers

(A)  iv is correct and i,ii,iii are incorrect    
(B)  i,ii,iii are correct and iv is incorrect   
(C)  i,ii are correct and iii,iv are incorrect    
(D)   i,iv are correct and ii , iii are incorrect   



7 Which of the following could be a disadvantage of independent testing?

(A)   Developer and independent testing will overlap and waste resources. 
 
(B)  Communication is limited between independent testers and developers.   

(C)  Independent testers are too slow and delay the project schedule.   

(D)  Developers can lose a sense of responsibility for quality.   



8 In a risk-based approach 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 cost of the project

(A)   ii is True; i, iii, iv & v are False    
(B)  i,ii,iii are true and iv is false
(C)  ii & iii are True; i, iv are False      
(D)   ii, iii & iv are True; i is false    



9 A project that is in the implementation phase is six weeks behind schedule. The delivery date for the product is four months away. The project is not allowed to slip the delivery date or compromise on the quality standards established for his product. Which of the following actions would bring this project back on schedule?

(A)  Eliminate some of the requirements that have not yet been implemented.  
(B)  Add more engineers to the project to make up for lost work.   
(C)  Ask the current developers to work overtime until the lost work is recovered.  
(D)  Hire more software quality assurance personnel.    


10 A Test Plan Outline contains which of the following:
i. Test Items
ii. Test Scripts
iii. Test Deliverable
iv. Responsibilities

(A)   i,ii,iii are true and iv is false            
(B)   i,iii,iv are true and ii is false   
(C)   ii,iii are true and i and iv are false    
(D)   i,ii are false and iii , iv are true


11 What is the KEY difference between preventative and reactive approaches to testing?

(A)   Preventative tests and reactive tests are designed as early as possible.    

(B)   Preventative tests are designed early; reactive tests are designed after the software has been produced.    

(C)   Preventative testing is always analytical; reactive testing is always heuristic.   

(D)  Preventative tests are designed after the software has been produced; reactive tests are designed early in response to review comments. 


12 From 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 test ware items.
(v) Analysing the need for new testware items.

(A)   ii, iv and v.     
(B)  ii, iii and iv,    
(C)   i, ii and iv.     
(D)   i, iii and v. 



13 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

(A)   a, e and f     
(B)  a, c and d    
(C)   a, b and f     
(D)  a, d and e 



14 There are several risks of managing your project's schedule with a statistical reliability model. These include (choose one or more of the following):

(A)  Testers spend more energy early in the product trying to find bugs than preparing to do the rest of the project's work more efficiently  

(B)  Managers might not realize that the testing effort is ineffective, late in the project, because they expect a low rate of bug finding, so the low rate achieved doesn't alarm them.  
(C)   It can increase the end-of-project pressure on testers to not find bugs, or to not report bugs.   

(D)  All of the above 



15 Poor software characteristics are

(A)   Only Project risks                       
(B)  Only Product risks    
(C)   Project risks and Product risks    
(D)   Project risks or Product risks 



16 Which factors contribute to humans making mistakes that can lead to faulty software?

I. Setting aggressive schedule II. Integrating complex systems
III. Allocating adequate resources
IV. Failing to control changes

(A)   I and II are true; III and IV are false    
(B)  . II and IV are true; I and III are false   
(C)   I, II and IV are true; III is false           
(D)   I, II and III are true; IV is false


17 Which sections are included as part of the test summary report?

W. Variances
X. Comprehensive assessment
Y. Evaluation
Z. Summary of activities

(A)   W, X and Y    
(B)  . W, X, Y and Z    
(C)   W and X        
(D)   W, X and Z



18 In a risk-based approach 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 cost of the project

(A)   ii is True; i, iii, iv & v are False    
(B)  i,ii,iii are true and iv is false   
(C)   ii & iii are True; i, iv are False    
(D)   ii, iii & iv are True; i is false  



19 A product risk analysis meeting is held during the project planning period. Which of the following determines the level of risk?

(A)  Difficulty of fixing related problems in code    
(B)  The harm that might result to the user   
(C)  The price for which the software is sold         
(D)  The technical staff in the meeting





Answers:

1. A

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. B

9. A

10. B

11. B

12. C

13. A

14. D

15. B

16. C

17. B

18. B

19. B




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