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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................Acknowledgements .........................0. Introduction .............................

0.1 Purpose of this documen0.2 Instructions .....................

1. ATM Sample Questions ..........CTAL-ATM _LO-1.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.3.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.5.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.6.1 .................

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.7.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.8.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-1.8.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.3 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.3 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.4 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.5 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.2 .................

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.3 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.4 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.5.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.5.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.3 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.7.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.7.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.8.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-2.9.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-3.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-3.3.1 .................

CTAL-ATM _LO-3.3.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-3.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-3.5.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-4.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-4.2.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-4.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-4.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-5.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-5.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-5.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-5.5.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-5.6.1 .................

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CTAL-ATM _LO-5.7.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-6.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-6.2.2 .................

CTAL-ATM _LO-6.2.3 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-6.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-6.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.2.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.2.2 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.3.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.4.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.5.1 .................CTAL-ATM _LO-7.6.1 .................

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Acknowledgements

This document was produced by aBoard Examination Working GroFriedenberg, Brian Hambling, IngWinter.

The core team thanks the ExaminaGroup and the National Boards for t

This document was formally releas

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core team from the International Software Testinup: Minna Aalto, Rex Black, Mette Bruhn-Pe

Hansen, Kari Kakkonen, Judy McKay, Stuart R

tion Working Group review team, the Advanced Syheir suggestions and input.

d by the General Assembly of the ISTQB on 19 O


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0. Introduction

0.1 Purpose of this docu

The sample questions, answer setby a team of Subject Matter ExpISTQB Member Boards and Exam

These questions cannot be used afor question writers. Given the widoffer many ideas for the individualanswer sets for their examinations.

0.2 Instructions

The question and answer sets are

Learning Objective and K-l Question - including any sc Answer Set - correct answe Justification of the answers.

Suggested point value for t

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ent

and associated justifications in this document havrts and experienced question writers with the aiBoards in their question writing activities.

-is in any official examination, but they should servariety of formats and subjects, these sample qember Boards on how to create good questions

rganized in the following way:velnario followed by the question stem.

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1. ATM Sample Ques

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.2.1

TM-1.2.1 (K4) Analyze the test nethat will achieve the test objectives

Question:You are the Test Manager workinThe project recently switched to acycle lasts 15 days, with daily buildbe added. The development team i

their work, but not tolerant of the tuser stories like the following one:

The software depends on existing

done by developers, while systemSystem test in earlier developmdeveloped features. Analysis showtest. Analysis of issues found durinunreliable web services delivered b

Primary test objectives are to mitigthat no failures with high severitymanagement demanded for closer

Which THREE of the following test

Answer Set:

A. Automated performance tduring system test with tB. Joint informal reviews of uniC. Identification of external we

with service provider doneD. Performance tests for user

before day no.10E. Metrics suite for unit testingF. Integration test level plan d

handed over to developersG. Approval of detailed design

when the daily builds begin

US 03-30:Search n

As a casual user atnearest hotel matchi

Priority:High; Esti

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tions

ds for a system in order to plan test activities and

on a project developing a tourist information mon agile process and test driven development. Eacs beginning at day 7. After day 10, no new features

composed of very experienced team members, w

sting team. The requirements are written down as

eb services, which are stubbed during developmen

and user acceptance testing is the testing teamnt cycles was often blocked due to severe fails that many of these failures could have been fo

production show that 30% of performance proble3rd party suppliers.

te the perceived performance risks and to increasewill occur in user stories with priority >= High. Mooperation of testers and developers.

ctivities and/or work products will achieve the test

esting of user stories with priority >= High donest execution starting on day 10it tests done by developers and testers before day 1

b services and enforcement of service level agreemy project management and test managementtories with priority = Very High done by developers

defined by and reported to test management at dayfined by test manager before each development cy

on day 10specifications by inspections done by the test team

earest matching hotel

an unfamiliar location I want to get information on theng my financial and comfort profile best.

ate:7 (out of 10)


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work products

ile application.h developmentare allowed too are proud of

coarse grained

. Unit testing is

responsibility.ures of newlynd during units were due to

the confidenceoreover, upper

bjectives best.

by testers

0ents (SLAs)

during unit test

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Justification:A. Correct: Performance. testsB. Correct: To reduce blocking

developer and tester.C. Correct: 30% of performancsome of them) may be due

D. Incorrect: Performance. teswith real services used.

E. Incorrect: Unit testing is unF. Incorrect: There is no integrG. Incorrect: TDD starts with u

detailed design specificatioPoint Value: 3

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.3.1

TM-1.3.1 (K3) Use traceability to crespect to the test objectives, test s

Question:You are the Test Manager workinThe project recently switched to acycle lasts 15 days, with daily buildbe added. The development team itheir work, but not tolerant of the t

user stories like the following one:

The software depends on existingdone by developers, while systemSystem test in earlier developmdeveloped features. Analysis showtest. Analysis of issues found durinunreliable web services delivered b

Primary test objectives are to mitigthat no failures with high severitymanagement demanded for closer

The following exit criteria for accept

AC 1: Software response time = High. Mooperation of testers and developers.

ance testing have been specified:

3 sec for up to 1,000 simultaneous requests of u

earest matching hotel

an unfamiliar location I want to get information on theng my financial and comfort profile best.

ate:7 (out of 10)


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10.n between

. These (or

ystem level

e are no

conditions with

ile application.h developmentare allowed too are proud of

coarse grained

. Unit testing isresponsibility.

ures of newlynd during units were due to

the confidenceoreover, upper

er stories with


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AC 2: Software response time = High

AC 3: No severe failure in system a

AC 4: All user stories covered by at

In the test strategy, equivalence pastories with priority >= High.For this development cycle, th(P = Priority; E = Estimated Effort)US 02-10: Play video for selected hUS 02-20: Play background music (US 03-20: Search for five nearest hUS 03-30: Search for nearest matc

Test analysis for system testing hasTC 02-10-1: Play video, use all supTC 03-20-1: List 5 nearest hotels, uTC 03-30-1: List nearest matching hTC PE-xx-1: Performance tests forTC PE-xx-2: Performance tests for

What is the MINIMUM number ofcycle?

Answer Set:A. 2B. 1C. 3

D. 4

Justification:A.Correct1) Performance tests with maxirequests of user story US 03-22) A test condition for user stor

B, C &D are incorrect

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.3.2

TM-1.3.2 (K2) Explain the factors tspecified and the advantages and d

Question:Which TWO of the following factorsystem testing?

Answer Set:

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0 sec for up to 10,000 simultaneous requests of u

nd user acceptance test of user stories with priority

least one user acceptance test case

rtitioning is required for the system and acceptance

e following user stories were selected and

tel (P: Medium; E: 4)P: Low; E: 2)tels (P: Very High; E: 4)ing hotel (P: High; E: 7)

just begun and the following test conditions have borted formatse equivalence partitioning for locationotel, use equivalence partitioning for user profile anp to 10,000 simultaneous requests of user story Up to 1,000 simultaneous requests of user story US

est conditions that must be added to fulfill all exit

um allowed response time 10 sec for up to 10,000are missingUS 02-20 is missing.

at might affect the level of detail at which test conisadvantages for specifying test conditions at a deta

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ser stories with

= High

testing of user

implemented:

en identified:

location03-30

03-20

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A. Test basis is of low qualitB. Test design and test execC. Test basis is changing freq

D. Domain experts are availabE. Test conditions are used fo

Justification:A. Correct: specifying detailed

contribute to defect preventiB. Correct: questions at test d

to answer.C. Incorrect: Detailed test conD. Incorrect: questions at test

by domain experts.E. Incorrect: Management doe

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.4.1

TM-1.4.1 (K3) Use traceability to crespect to the defined test conditionQuestion:

Scenario 1:

Assume that you are working for acustomized loyalty and rewardscustomers on the Web. These cothe companies to create customizein the companies loyalty and rewacompanies and their customers capoints required to receive a free pro

Your employers marketing staff arthe first years fees to sign up inaugbe highly reliable and extremely fas

At this time, the requirements arecurrent schedule will allow compani

Your employer intends to use clhardware resources other than oengineers and managers. Industry-to build the system.

Consider the following risk item that

Customized enrollment bURL for that companys lo

Assume that you have used traceWhich of the following is a positive l

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ution is outsourcedently

le for consultation during test designmanagement milestone presentations

test conditions could act in place of a poor test basiion.sign to refine coarse grained test conditions would

itions would be hard to maintain (Syll.).esign to refine coarse grained test conditions could

snt general require that level of detail.

heck completeness and consistency of designeds

ambitious start-up. They are creating a system tprograms for small- and medium-sized compapanies enroll themselves on the systems web stobuttons, to be placed on their websites, that let c

rds program. Each subsequent purchase earns pn manage the program; for example, to determineduct or service.

e heavily promoting the system, offering aggressivural companies. The marketing materials state thatfor companies and their customers.

complete, and development of the software has js and their customers to start enrolling in three mo

ud computing resources to host this service, ardinary office computers for its developers, teststandard web-based application software compone

was identified during the quality risk analysis proce

ttons for a companys website are not assignalty program.

bility to determine the logical test cases that coveogical test that is complete, is correct, and covers th


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s and

be expensive

be answered

est cases with

hat will provideies selling toe. This allowsstomers enroll

oints, and boththe number of

e discounts onthe service will

st begun. Theths.

d to have nors, and otherts will be used

s:

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Answer Set:A. Click on company enroll

page.

B. Click on company enrollmeC. Click rapidly on company eD. Click on URL for our home

Justification:A. Correct: has the input to oc

risk item.B. Incorrect: has the wrong exC. Incorrect: might cover this ri

expected result; its a goodD. Incorrect: is a perfectly goo

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.5.1

TM-1.5.1 (K3) Use risks, prioritizatdevelop a test execution scheduletest strategy, and test plan

Question:

Scenario 1:


Your employers marketing staff isfirst years fees to sign up inauguralhighly reliable and extremely fast fo



You are following a risk-based testfive-point scale ranging from very lduring the quality risk analysis proc

Customized enrollment buttonfor that companys loyalty pro

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ent button; verify that you go to that companys

t button; verify that you go to our home page.rollment button to see what happens.age; check that home page displays.

ur, the correct expected result per the scenario, an

ected result and so it incorrect.sk item, but it is a negative test and also does not cexploratory negative test for this risk item, though.

positive logical test, but does not cover the risk ite

ion, test environment and data dependencies, andhich is complete and consistent with respect to the



eavily promoting the system, offering aggressive dicompanies. The marketing materials state that the

r companies and their customers.



ing strategy, where likelihood and impact are bothw to very high. Consider the following risk item thass:

s for a companys website are not assigned thram.


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enrollment

relates to the

ntain an

.

constraints totest objectives,



iscounts on theservice will be

st begun. Theths.


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Assume that technical project stake

Given only the information above,

Answer Set:A. This risk item should be aB. The test cases associatedC. The test cases associated

execution period.D. .A large number of test cas

Justification:A. Correct: this risk relates toB. Incorrect: tests with very hi

C. Incorrect: is not certainly truitems.D. Incorrect: is not certainly tru

based on combined impact

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.6.1

TM-1.6.1 (K3) Use traceability to m

objectives, test strategy, and test plQuestion:

In a given company, testing is expcurrently in test execution. For the flevel, the identifier for the requirem

Test ID Risk Level

02.007 Very high

02.010 High

02.019 Very low

Which TWO of the following statem

Answer Set:A. The test team might not be

02.019.B. If the test plan calls for runn

test sequencing might be cC. The test sequencing is certD. The test manager should st

sequencing.E. Running test 02.019 was a

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holders have assessed the likelihood of this risk at

hich of the following statements is certainly true?

ssessed as a very high impact level risk.ith this risk item must be run first in the test executiith this risk item must be run toward the middle of t

s should be associated with this risk item, based on

the core functionality of the application.h impact and higher likelihood should run before thi

e because we dont know how this risk item relates

e because we dont know how effort allocation is deand likelihood.

nitor test progress for completeness and consisten

n

cted to follow a risk-based testing strategy. Assumllowing tests, the values given represent the test idnt covered by the test, and the current test status, r

equirement ID Status

9.003 Fail

9.003 Ready to run

9.020 Pass

nts are true?

following the test strategy, since test 02.010 is high

ing at least one test for each requirement as early arrect.inly incorrect, since test 02.010 is higher risk than 0

op test execution while evaluating all problems that

aste of time, because it did not find any defects.


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medium level.

on period.e test

impact.

s test.

o other risk

termined

cy with the test

e the project isentifier, the riskspectively.

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Justification:A. Correct: h igher-risk tests p

B. Correct: 02.019 covers a diC. Incorrect: the situation in optests out of risk order.

D. Incorrect: while evaluatingstop running tests while doi

E. Incorrect: finding defects is

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.7.1

TM-1.7.1 (K2) Explain the importaprocess to support accurate reporti

Question:Which TWO of the following metricsexecution?

Answer Set:A. Planned versus actual coB. Planned versus actual deC. Defect detection percentagD. Number of test conditions i

E. Unit test time vs. integration

Justification:A. Correct: from syllabus.B. Correct: from syllabus.C. Incorrect: could not be meaD. Incorrect: related to test anE. Incorrect: could not be mea

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.8.1

TM-1.8.1 (K2) Summarize the four

Question:Which ONE of the following is ancheck?

Answer Set:A. Test completion check enB. Test completion check ens

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ecede lower-risk tests in risk-based testing strategi

fferent requirement than 02.010.tion B, or perhaps simply blockage of tests, can exp

roblems with test sequencing makes sense, there ig so.

not the only objective of testing.

nce of accurate and timely information collectiong and evaluation against exit criteria

are best suited to be included in a test progress re

erage achievedects reported(DDP) of unit test

entified

test time

sured timely.lysis progress.

sured timely.

roups of test closure activities

accurate summary of the test closure activity t

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C. Test completion check ensmanagement system

D. Test completion check ens

be repeated

Justification:A. Correct: per syllabus sectionB,C&D are incorrect

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-1.8.2

TM-1.8.2 (K3) Implement a project r

Question:

Scenario 1:

Assume that you are working for acustomized loyalty and rewardscustomers on the web. These cothe companies to create customizenroll in the companies loyalty andboth companies and their customerof points required to receive a free

Your employers marketing staff is

first years fees to sign up inauguralhighly reliable and extremely fast fo



Assume that the project has comcompanies and their customersrequirements-based, and reactive t

was assessed as the lowest-risk aare implementing a retrospective fo

Which THREE of the following area

Answer Set:A. Identifying enrollment prB. Comparing actual tests c

enrollment, button custoC. Evaluating whether signif

customization.

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res that all test work products are stored in the conf

res that plans are established to ensure that good

1.3

etrospective to evaluate processes and discover ar

ambitious start-up. They are creating a system tprograms for small- and medium-sized businespanies enroll themselves on the systems web stod buttons, to be placed on their websites, that lerewards program. Each subsequent purchase ea

s can manage the program; for example, to determroduct or service.

eavily promoting the system, offering aggressive di

companies. The marketing materials state that ther companies and their customers.

complete, and development of the software has js and their customers to enroll starting in three mo

ud computing resources to host this service, a rdinary office computers for its developers, test

standard web-based application software compone

pleted the initial release, and the system has bfor a month now. Your team used a blendesting strategy. In the quality risk analysis, butto

ea, while enrollment was assessed as the highest the testing work.

should be considered in this retrospective?

blems that are affecting companies or their cust mpleted against the estimated number of tests

ization, and point management.icant problems have been reported by users in b


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iguration

ractices can

as to improve

hat will provideses selling toe. This allowst customers torns points, andine the number

iscounts on the

service will be

st begun. Theths.


een in use byed risk-based,

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D. Delivering the known defecE. Deciding if the project plan i

adopter companies.

F. Determining the level of dettest cases.G. Measuring the coverage of

business stakeholders.

Justification:A. Correct: enrollment is a ke

defects were missed in sucB. Correct: under-estimation o

should be checked in a retrC. Correct: we want to analyz

was correct in a retrospectiD. Incorrect: while this is part

E. Incorrect: while a good isstest-related issue.F. Incorrect: this is supposedG. Incorrect: this is part of tes

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.1

TM-2.2.1 (K4) Analyze the stakehol

including the software development

Question:

Scenario 2:

Assume that you are managing theservice that allows users: to enter afor them; to arrange social eventsthem.

Consider the following groups of ind

I. Users of the application whII. Managers and shareholder

III. Married couples who used tIV. Employees of government

Consider the following list of test ac

a. Testing the affinity of matchb. Testing the ability of the ap

c. Testing the ability of the ap

Based only on the information givestakeholders with one or more their

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s and failed tests to the system support team.ncluded all relevant project risks that affected delive

ail required for enrollment, customization and point

he enrollment requirements and reporting that to pr

requirement area, and test retrospectives should careas under a requirements-based test strategy.the effort required to test the major functional areaspective.defect information to evaluate whether the quality rie.f test closure, it is not part of the retrospective.

e to consider in a retrospective, it is a project-wide i

to happen during implementation.control.

lders, circumstances, and needs of a software proj

lifecycle model, and identify the optimal test activiti

testing of a mature application. This application isprofile of themselves; to meet people who would bith those people; and, to block people they dont

ividuals:

are searching for datesof the company

he application to find their mategencies

ivities.

es proposed by the applicationlication to charge users correctly

plication to comply with local tax regulations

here, which of the following statements correctlytesting interest?


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ry to early-

anagement

oject and

heck whether

of the product

isk analysis

ssue, not a

ct or program,

s

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Answer Set:A. I a, b; II a, b, c; IV c.B. . I a, b; II a, b, c; III b;

C. I a, b; II a, b, c; IV a, cD. I a, b, c; II a, b, c; IV cJustification:

A. Correct: users care about rmanagers and stakeholdersatisfied customers, a profitabout compliance with the r

B. Incorrect: married customerspouse) and thus shouldnt

C. Incorrect: government empexcept for those employeesbeing an employee of a gov

D. Incorrect: the users really dproper taxes, as long as th

Point Value: 3

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.2

TM-2.2.2 (K2) Understand how stesting, and how testing affects soft

Question:Which of the following statements ctesting

Answer Set:A. Constraints in the projectB. The test manager should wC. The tests should completelD. The test manager should w

Justification:A. Correct: the test plan mustB. Incorrect: B is a true state

product, not how a projectC. Incorrect: requirements are

statement is only true whenD. Incorrect: D is a true statem

but rather testing affecting t

Point Value: 1

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IV c.

..

eceiving the service they are paying for, at the agremust care about all three types of tests, so that the

able company, and legal compliance; governmentules; and, married couples are not current stakehol

s are not current customers (unless they are cheatireally care if invoicing is working correctly.loyees wouldnt really care about how well the matcwho are users of the application (which has nothingernment agency).

ont have much concern about whether the companuser is being charged properly.

ftware development lifecycle activities and workare development lifecycle activities and work prod

orrectly reflects the way project management work

plan may constrain testing.rk with the project manager to develop the projectcover the requirements specification.rk with the technical support manager during test cl

e consistent with the larger project plan.ent, but is about how testing affects a project mana

anagement work product affects testing.not a project management work product and, in adfollowing a requirements-based testing strategy.ent as well, but not about project management affeechnical support


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hing works,to do with

y is paying the

products affectcts

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CTAL-ATM _LO-2.2.3

TM-2.2.3 (K2) Explain ways to mbased testing and non-functional teQuestion:Which ONE of the following statfunctional testing?

Answer Set:A. Non-functional test imple

should be handled outsidB. The test manager shall del

working on the projectC. Non-functional testing shoul

risksD. Non-functional risks should

development

Justification:A. Correct: From the syllabus.B. Incorrect: Only some test plC. Incorrect: All non-functional

based on perceived risks).D. Incorrect: Some non-functio

in the life cycle.

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.1

TM-2.3.1 Explain the different ways

Question:Which ONE of the following statem

Answer Set:A. The test team designs, im

B. When tests find defects theC. Functional testing addresseD. The test manager determin

Justification:A. Correct: From syllabusB. Incorrect: Testing measureC. Incorrect: There is no correl

type) and functional/non-fuD. Incorrect: Project risks do h

Point Value: 1

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nage the test management issues associated witing

ements describes an appropriate approach to

entation activities that take longer than a singlof the iterations

gate the non-functional test planning to the technic

ld be prioritized to follow functional testing and base

be mitigated during early levels of testing or even d

anning can be delegated to both TAs and TTAs.testing does not have to follow functional testing (b

nal risks may be mitigated early, but some may be

that risk-based testing responds to risks

nts BEST describes how risk-based testing respon

plements, and executes tests to mitigate quality

increase the quality of the system under tests product risks, while non-functional testing addresss which test levels to apply based on project risks

quality it does not improve it (subsequent debugation between risk types (although these are both thctional testing.elp determine which test levels, but so do product ri


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ith experience-

anaging non-

iteration

l test analysts

on perceived

ring

t it should be

itigated later

s to risks?

risks

es quality risks

ing would do).e same risk

ks.


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CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.2

TM-2.3.2 (K2) Explain, giving exam

Question:Which of the following statementsproduct quality?

Answer Set:A. PRAM, PRiSMa, FMEA, anB. Risk identification, risk asseC. Expert interviews, independ

D. Personnel and training issu

Justification:A. Correct: as these are fourB. Incorrect: these are the fouC. Incorrect: these are techni

process.D. Incorrect: this is one of the

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.3

TM-2.3.3 (K4) Analyze, identify, aassessed level of risk based on key

Question:

Scenario 1:

Assume that you are working for acustomized loyalty and rewardscustomers on the Web. These cothe companies to create customize

in the companies loyalty and rewacompanies and their customers capoints required to receive a free pro

Your employers marketing staff arthe first years fees to sign up inaugbe highly reliable and extremely fas



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les, different techniques for product risk analysis

are examples of different techniques for analyzi

FTAssment, risk mitigation, and risk managementent assessments, use of risk templates, and project

s among the business analysts, designers, and pro

f the eight different techniques given in the syllabus r activities in risk-based testing.

ues for risk identification, which is only part of the a

actors influencing the likelihood of a risk item.

d assess product quality risks, summarizing theproject stakeholder perspectives.



e heavily promoting the system, offering aggressivural companies. The marketing materials state thatfor companies and their customers.




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g the risks to

retrospectives

grammers

.

nalysis

risks and their



e discounts onthe service will

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Which THREE of the following are

Answer Set:A. The system has excessivB. The loyalty points calculaC. Customers cannot enroll iD. The start-up runs out of moE. The requirements for the syF. Cloud computing resourcesG. Overly aggressive discount

Justification:A. Correct: we are promisingB. Correct: calculating loyalty

quality sub-characteristic.

C. Correct: enrolling in compaaccuracy is a quality sub-ch

D. Incorrect: is a project risk (aE. Incorrect: is a project risk, a

the immediate potential effethe various consequencesquality-related problems).

F. Incorrect: is a project risk, nthe amazing range of optio

G. Incorrect: is definitely a risk,the discounts being offered;

Point Value: 3

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.4

TM-2-3.4 (K2) Describe how ideappropriate to their assessed level

Question:Which ONE of the following statemquality risks should be mitigated an

Answer Set:A. The choice of regulatory

level of risk.B. Tests should be designed, iC. The effort associated with d

of perceived risk.D. The priority of the develop

of risk.

Justification:A. Correct: We always want te

what level of risk is being m

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roduct quality risks for this system?

downtime due to memory leaks.ted are incorrect.n company loyalty programs.ey before testing starts.

stem are incorrect.are not available quickly enough to support projectresult in a liquidity crisis for the company during th

igh reliability and reliability is a quality characteristi points is a function of the system and functional acc

ny loyalty programs is a function of the system andaracteristic.nd a very real one for any start-up).nd requires the candidate to make the subtle distinccts of the risk (widespread collateral damage to thehould the risk become an outcome (which includes

ot a quality risk, and its also of vanishingly small liks available in the cloud computing retail market.but its not related to the quality of the system, but

; specifically, its an operational risk that can arise af

ntified product quality risks can be mitigatedf risk, throughout the lifecycle and the testing proce

nts is the LEAST appropriate description of how idmanaged?

tandard to be followed should be influenced by

mplemented and executed in order to address perceveloping and executing tests should be proportion

ent and execution of tests should be based on the

st effectiveness (e.g. ability to detect defects) to beitigated.


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schedules.first year.

.uracy is a

unctional

tion betweenproject) fromvarious

lihood given

ather due toer release.

nd managed,ss

ntified product

the perceived

ived risks.l to the level

erceived level

igh no matter


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B, C & D are incorrect: From sy

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.3.5

TM 2.3.5 - (K2) Give examples oallocation

Question:Which ONE of the following is NOT

Answer Set:A. Individual testers decide

basisB. Ambiguity reviews identifyC. Test condition analysis invo

conditions to coverD. Cause-effect graphing iden

basis.

Justification:A. Correct: We do not want to

also discovery of defects caallocation) has already start

B, C&D are incorrect. From sy

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.1

TM-2.4.1 (K4) Analyze given sampllevel test plans, and other test work

Question:

Scenario 2:


Assume that the test policy defines

1. Find defects2. Reduce risk

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llabus.

f different options for test selection, test prioritiz

a practical technique for test prioritization and effort

hat to test based on their discovery of defects

nd eliminate ambiguities in the requirementslves a close reading of prioritized requirements to id

ifies a test set that achieves 100% functional cover

leave all prioritization and effort allocation to individn only occur after testing (and so some prioritizationed.

llabus.

es of test policies and test strategies, and create mproducts that are complete and consistent with thes


he following mission for the test organization, in pri


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tion and effort

allocation?

ithin the test

entify the test

ge of the test

al testers, andand effort

ster test plans,e documents


rity order:


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3. Build confidence

Assume further that your manager

test organization in the coming yeatests for the application.

Which of the following statements is

Answer Set:A. The application and the t

statement is misalignedB. The application and the mis

misaligned with the applicatC. The application, the missioD. The application, the missio

with each other.

Justification:A. Correct: for a mature applicthe application continues to worefficiently, so the test process iautomating the regression testitend to find many defects. So, timprovement, or with the real te

B, C &D are incorrect for the re

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.2

TM-2.2.4 (K4) For a given projectoptions (i.e., mitigation, contingency

Question:

Scenario 1:

Assume that you are working for acustomized loyalty and rewards

customers on the web. These cothe companies to create customizenroll in the companies loyalty andboth companies and their customerof points required to receive a free



Your employer intends to use clhardware resources other than o

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has defined the highest priority test process impro

r to be achieving maximum possible automation of

correct?

st process improvement are aligned, but the miith the application and test process improveme

sion statement are aligned, but the test process impion and the mission statement.statement, and the test process improvement arestatement, and the test process improvement are

ation, the main mission of testing is really building ck properly. Automated regression testing helps achiprovement and the application are aligned. While tg for this mature application is a good one, automathe mission statement is not aligned with the test pr

st needs of a mature application.

asons stated for A.

, analyze project risks and select appropriate ris, transference, and/or acceptance)

ambitious start-up. They are creating a system tprograms for small- and medium-sized busines

panies enroll themselves on the systems web stod buttons, to be placed on their websites, that lerewards program. Each subsequent purchase ea

s can manage the program; for example, to determroduct or service.



complete, and development of the software has js and their customers to enroll starting in three mo

ud computing resources to host this service, ardinary office computers for its developers, test


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vement for the

the regression

siont.rovement is

ll aligned.ll misaligned

nfidence thatieve thathe idea ofion does notcess

management

hat will provideses selling to

e. This allowst customers torns points, andine the number


st begun. Theths.

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engineers and managers. Industry-to build the system.

Assume that you are writing a mastrisks section of the plan.

Which of the following topics should

Answer Set:A. Resignation of senior maB. Inability to provision a testC. Inability to locate sufficientD. Insufficient resources to ac

Justification:A. Correct: while this is a signi

team needs from the markeB. Incorrect: problems with tesC. Incorrect: problems with te

risks.D. Incorrect: problems with to

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.3

TM-2.4.3 (K2) Describe, giving exa

Question:

Consider the following test strategie

I. Analytical test strategy

II. Methodical test strategy

III. Process-compliant test strategy

IV. Consultative test strategy

Consider the following examples of

1. Testing a user-provided list of Int

2. Defining acceptance criteria for a

3. Executing the highest-risk tests a

4. Clicking through all the navigatio

Which of the following correctly mafor that strategy?

Answer Set:A. I-3; II-4; III-2; IV-1.B. I-1; II-2; III-3; IV-4.C. I-4; II-3; III-2; IV-1.

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standard web-based application software compone

r test plan for this project, and are currently workin

NOT be addressed in this section of the test plan?

keting staff prior to introduction of the service.nvironment by the planned test execution start date

killed and certified testers, especially senior testersuire suitable number of virtual users for load testing

icant project risk, it is not a test-related project risk.

ting teamthe requirementsare already complete t environment readiness are classic test-related projt staff availability and qualification are classic test-r

l readiness are classic test-related project risks.

ples, how test strategies affect test activities

s

test activities.

rnet browsers

user story

s early as possible

al links on a web page

tches test strategies with an example of a test acti


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ts will be used

on the project

.

..

What the test

.ect risks.lated project

ity appropriate


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D. I-3; II-2; III-4; IV-1.

Justification:

A. Correct: because analyticaltesting follows a checklist (whicompliant testing can includeexternally-directed.

B, C, and Dare all incorrect be

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.4.4

TM-2.4.4 (K3) Define documentaorganization, lifecycle, and projectapplicable

Question:Scenario 3

Assume you are a test manager onis a blend of risk-based testing,following known Agile best practice

You are defining guidelines for docu


Answer Set:A. You may tailor a set of te

standard.B. You should follow the IEEE

strategy.C. You should follow the IEEED. You may omit documentati

Justification:A. Correct: Agile lifecycles em

B. Incorrect: the process beinC. Incorrect: IEEE 829 is doc

documentation and with reD. Incorrect: even reactive tes

Point Value: 2

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risk based testing includes risk-based test prioritizatich in this example includes traversing links on agile process compliance, and consultative testing

ause at least two of these examples are mismatche

ion norms and templates for test work producneeds, adapting available templates from standard

a project which is following an Agile lifecycle. Therocess-compliant testing, and reactive testing., including automated unit testing and continuous in

menting various test work products.

true?

plates from various sources, including the IEE

829 standard, since you are following a process-co

829 standard, because it was designed for use in an of test work altogether, except for defect reports.

hasize lightweight documentation.

compliant with in this case is Agile methodology, nmentation-heavy and thus incompatible with Agile p

ctive test strategies.s have charters and even Agile lifecycles have acc


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ion, methodicalsite), process- involves being

d.

ts that will fitbodies where

esting strategyevelopers are

tegration.

829

pliant test

y industry.

ot IEEE 829.hilosophies on

ptance criteria.


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CTAL-ATM _LO-2.5.1

TM-2.5.1 (K3) For a given project,estimation techniques

Question:Scenario 3

Assume you are a test manager onis a blend of risk-based testing,following known Agile best practice

You are estimating the system test

Which THREE of the following stat

this scenario?

Answer Set:A. Consider the average effB. Allocate time-boxed testC. Participate in agile team eD. Estimate only effort for testE. Estimate that most defectsF. Include effort to create detaG. Assume that system tests c

Justification:A. Correct: considering histori

B. Correct: this is a common testimation implications.

C. Correct: testers participateD. Incorrect: test estimation shE. Incorrect: as cited in the syl l

as many as half the defectsF. Incorrect: Agile methods e

documentation.G. Incorrect: there is nothing i

Point Value: 3

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.5.2

TM-2.5.2 (K2) Understand and give

Question:Which ONE of the following will mactivities?

Answer Set:A. Time to repair defects founB. Maturity of the test process

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reate an estimate for all test process activities, usin

a project which is following an Agile lifecycle. Therocess-compliant testing, and reactive testing., including automated unit testing and continuous in

ffort required for a particular iteration by your test t

ements correctly describe how you should carry o

rt required per identified risk in past iterations.essions for each identified test charter.stimation sessions for this iteration.execution and test closure.

ill be found during system test execution.iled test work product documentation.an reuse unit test data and environments.

al averages for estimation is one recognized estim

chnique for managing experience-based testing, an

s members of Agile teams, including in estimation.ould include all activities in the test process.labus, developers following known Agile best practicprior to system testing.chew highly-detailed documentation, including test

the scenario to make this re-use necessary or likel

examples of factors which may influence test estim

st probably influence the duration, but not the effo

during testing


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g all applicable

esting strategyevelopers are

tegration.

am.

t estimation in

tion technique.

d has

es will remove

y.

tes

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C. Required level of detail of tD. Required quality of the syst

Justification:A. Correct: defect repair timeB. Incorrect: Even mature testC. Incorrect: Detailed test conD. Incorrect: High quality syste

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.1

TM-2.6.1 (K2) Describe and compa

Question:Which one of the following stateme

Answer Set:A. Confirmation and regressB. Trends in the lag time fromC. Number of test conditions iD. Planned versus actual hour

Justification:A. Correct: that is one of the t

different thing.B. Incorrect: refers to dangeroC. Incorrect: is really monitorinD. Incorrect: is a metric to mon

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.2

TM-2.6.2 (K2) Compare the differen

Question:Which one of the following alternati

Answer Set:A. Combined usage of coverB. Estimation of code coveragC. Combined usage of coveraD. Combined usage of produc

Justification:A. Correct: it mentions three

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st conditionsm

ay delay testing but do not require test effort.processes could last long, if effort is high.itions demand effort.ms demand more testing effort.

e typical testing related metrics

ts about testing metrics usage is TRUE?

ion test status is used to monitor the progress odefect reporting to resolution is used to reward the d

entified is used to monitor the quality of testing.s to develop testware is used to minimize regressio

st progress monitoring metrics. All are test metrics

s use of that metric.g progress of test analysis.itor progress of planning and control

t dimensions of test progress monitoring

es is best to monitor test progress?

age, confidence, risk, test and defect metrics.by measuring the number of executed tests.

e, product, people, test and defect metrics., people and project metrics

f the five main dimensions of test progress metrics.


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f testing.evelopers.

testing.

but used for a


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B. Incorrect: combines wrongC. Incorrect: includes people c

also, people and product ar

D. Incorrect: includes people c

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.6.3

TM-2.6.3 (K4) Analyze and report tstatus, test coverage status, andproject stakeholders to make releas

Question:You work for an international coHardware and software developmeof one product line of network route

In your product line there is a long tproduct lifecycle. The hardware busproduct line aims to have a new vsoftware is developed in two-month

The business unit schedules are sy

Your team consists of 15 testers,

mostly a lot longer. New tests aretest scripts. Variations of tests and t

The company management requirfound and the status of test execpersonnel in all business units. You

There have been problems to keep

The business unit manager of yourthe testing of the project, e.g. by intproduct risk list from user represent

Which one of the following alternati

Answer Set:A. Analyze residual risks ba

reached.B. Add more tests to better coC. Derive risk and confidenceD. Include confidence rating in

Justification:

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overage to number of executed tests.ategory, which is unlikely to be used for test progrese not listed in the five main dimensions of test progr

ategory, which is unlikely to be used for test progres

st results in terms of the residual risk, defect statusconfidence to provide insight and recommendatioe decisions

pany producing hardware and software for telent are done in separate business units. You are thr software.

radition of creating tightly integrated products usinginess unit produces a new version every six monthsrsion of the software ready for each new hardwaincrements.

chronized during design.

ho have been in the company for a minimum of

eveloped by the most experienced testers using in he regression test sets are run by the rest of the tea

s monthly progress reports listing the number oftion. There have also been efforts to measure tcompany has also implemented CMMI on compan

up with the hardware development schedule.

software business unit has asked you to proposeoducing better metrics or tools. The manager has qatives and thinks the tests dont cover all the risks.

es would you recommend to be done?

ed on tester confidence to see if enough test c

er the functionalities.tatus from tester opinions about developer capabili

to measures.


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s monitoring;ss metrics.

s monitoring.

, test executionns that enable

om networks.test manager

an incremental. Your softwaree version. The

two years, but

-house customm.

severe defectse efficiency oflevel.

ow to improveuickly collected

verage is

ies..


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A. Correct: it combines usinglooking into the probably reproduct risks.

B. Incorrect: B is all right but nC. Incorrect: focuses wronglyD. Incorrect: is all right on its o

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.7.1

TM-2.7.1 (K2) Give examples for e

Question:Consider the following categories of

a. Costs of prevention.

b. Costs of detection.

c. Costs of internal failure.

d. Costs of external failure.

Consider the following examples of

1. Performing a quality risk an

2. Training business analysts i

3. Customers complain about4. Long lag time from defect

inefficiency.

Which of the following correctly mat

Answer Set:A. a-2; b-1; c-4; d-3B. a-1; b-2; c-3; d-4.C. a-1; b-2; c-4; d-3D. a-2; b-1; c-3; d-4

Justification:A.Correct: Training the BAs isrequirements; quality risk analyfound no defects; any defect-recost of internal failure, even avbecause these customer compl

B, C&D are incorrect because

Point Value: 1

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more different dimensions of test progress monitorinl reason of test coverage versus effort spent leadin

o analysis involved, shouldnt work on intuition only.n capabilities.wn but it doesnt utilize the risk information.

ch of the four categories determining the cost of qu

quality costs:

quality costs:

alysis

n requirements engineering.

poor performance.eporting to resolution during testing increase defe

hes each category with an example?

cost of prevention because it helps write higher-quis is a detection cost because youd incur this costlated cost of quality incurred during testing and prioidable costs; customer complaints is a cost of exterints result in decreased future sales.

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g and startsto remaining

lity

t management

alityven if youto release is aal failure


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CTAL-ATM _LO-2.7.2

TM-2.7.2 (K3) Estimate the value oqualitative considerations, and com

Question:

Scenario 2:


Assume that you have calculated th

Average cost of detection:

Average cost of internal fail Average cost of external fail

The average costs of detection andto release, while the average costafter release.


Answer Set:A. Each bug found by testingB. The total cost of quality, inclC. Cost of quality cannot be u

organization.D. Each bug found by testing

Justification:A. Correct: $5,000 ($150 +B. Incorrect: you cant add ave

of prevention.C. Incorrect: cost of quality ca

is so used in industries aroD. Incorrect: you have to subtr

with testing to calculate the

Point Value: 2

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.8.1

TM-2.8.1 (K2) Understand the facinsourced test team staffing strategiQuestion:

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testing based on cost of quality, along with other qunicate the estimated value to testing stakeholder


e following costs of quality :

150

re: $250lure: $5,000

internal failure are calculated using the number of bof external failure is calculated using the number

correct?

ffers the organization an average $4,600 savings inluding cost of prevention, for this dating application ied to calculate the value of testing for this or any ot

ffers the organization a potential $5,400 savings in

250) = $4,600.rages to calculate a total, and besides you werent

n be used to calculate the value of any quality-relatnd the world.act the average costs of detection and internal failurnet potential savings, rather than adding those cost

tors required for successful use of distributed, oes


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uantitative and


ugs found priorof bugs found

cost of qualitys $5,400.er

ost of quality

iven the cost

d activity, and

e associated.

tsourced, and


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Assume that you are working for acustomized loyalty and rewardscustomers on the Web. These co

the companies to create customizein the companies loyalty and rewacompanies and their customers capoints required to receive a free pro




In order to reduce testing costmanagement has decided to engagWhile the actual testing work willcoordinate the work, communicateteam.

Which of the following factors of splan?

Answer Set:A. Defined ways in which coB. Division of the testing workC. Well-defined mission and taD. Establishment of trust acro

Justification:A. Correct: an onsite person wB. Incorrect: there is no indica

outsource testing services fiC. Incorrect: there is no clearD. Incorrect: the decision abou

trust from the very start.

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-2.9.1

TM 2.9.1 - (K2) Summarize sources

Question:Which ONE of the following BEScoverage criteria to be achieved?

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ambitious start-up. They are creating a system tprograms for small- and medium-sized compapanies enroll themselves on the systems web sto

buttons, to be placed on their websites, that let crds program. Each subsequent purchase earns pn manage the program; for example, to determineduct or service.





y limiting the number of employees in the tese an outsource testing services firm to handle some done in Malaysia, this firm will put a person on

test results, and be in twice-daily contact with th

ccess for distributed and outsourced testing is ad

mmunication should occur.based on qualifications.sks for on-site and offshore test teams.s the project team members.

ill act as the channel of communication.ion that any factor other than cost was used to seleirm.ivision of work between the teamst the use of this offshore team was imposed top-do

and uses of standards for software testing

describes a software standard that provides gu


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hat will provideies selling toe. This allows

stomers enrolloints, and boththe number of


st begun. Theths.


t team, seniorof the testing.

-site to directlye offshore test

dressed in this

t the

n, corroding

idance on test


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Answer Set:A. US Federal Aviation Admi

B. ISTQB syllabi and glossaryC. CMMI software process imD. Prince 2 project manageme

Justification:A. Correct: From syllabus.B. Incorrect: Not a standard C. Incorrect: A generic proces

coverage criteria.D. Incorrect: A generic project

coverage criteria.

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-3.2.1

TM-3.2.1 (K2) Understand the key c

Question:

As a test manager, you are participteam. The agenda of the meetinbased on the system test exitconsiderations. Which of the followi

Answer Set:A. The meeting is a manage

evaluating the situation aB. The meeting is an audit, be

against defined criteria by cC. The meeting is a managem

ensure that progress is beinD. The meeting is an audit, be

assessment against the critJustification:

A. Correct: we are using the cfuture actions, which are ac

B. Incorrect:, while we are indevaluation of compliance (tindication that "evidence" is

C. Incorrect: while the statememanagement peers, which iaudit.

D. Incorrect: while a pass/failindependent evaluation of c

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nistrations DO-178B

rovement frameworknt framework

oes not provide guidance on test coverage criteria. improvement model does not provide guidance o

management framework does not provide guidan

haracteristics of management reviews and audits

ating in a meeting with other members of the projeis to discuss whether the project can begin acc

riteria, the acceptance test entry criteria, andng statements is true?

ent review, because the project management td determining the next steps.ause the project management team is checking co

hecking evidence.ent review, because the project management team ig made on the project.ause the project management team is going to issu

eria.

iteria to assess status and, based on that assessmtions that the syllabus says belong in a managemen

ed checking against defined criteria, there is no inde checking is being done by the project team) and tbeing checked.

nt is in a sense true, it misses the element of decisi s the key reason that this is a management review r

ssessment of the criteria might well occur, as withompliance.


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n test

e on test

t managementptance testingther business

am is

pliance

s checking to

e a pass/fail

nt, to decidet review.

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, there is no


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Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-3.3.1

TM 3.3.1 (K4) Analyze a projectconducting reviews, in order to ens

Question:

Scenario 1:





Assume that you have been askedproject. They want a very lightdetection as well as building consen

Which of the following answers des

Answer Set:A. You should plan for infor

work products.B. You should plan for inspectiC. You should plan for informa

D. You should convince manareviews.

Justification:A. Correct: informal reviews arB. Incorrect: management wa

possibly the design) are alrC. Incorrect: C is not as good

products.D. Incorrect: reviews can be pl

the test manager.

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to select the appropriate review type, and to dere proper execution, follow up, and accountability







by the senior management team to plan for revieweight process that nonetheless provides for somsus and understanding across the team.

ribes the BEST option in this situation?

al reviews, with appropriate participants, for all

ons of requirements, design, and code reviews.l reviews of the quality risk analysis, tests, and test

ement that someone other than the test manager s

e a lightweight approach that will achieve the benefi ts a lightweight process, and because the requirem

ady complete.n answer as A, because C specifically includes onl

anned and managed by various participants on a pr


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st begun. Theths.


as part of thise early defect

appropriate

lan.

hould plan the

ts.ents (and

test work

oject, including


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Point Value: 3

CTAL-ATM _LO-3.3.2

TM 3.3.2 (K2) Understand the facto

Question:

Scenario 1:





Assume that you have been askedproject. You are selecting participa

Consider the following attributes ne

I. Technical skills

II. Suitable personality traits

III. Procedural knowledge

IV. Business knowledge

Consider the following summary de

1. Past testing of financial applicati2. Development of simple web appli

3. Experienced participant in review

4. Detail-oriented

5. Understanding of cloud computin

Which of the following correctly mat

Answer Set:A. I-2; I-5; II-4; III-3; IV-1.B. I-1; I-2; II-4; III-3; IV-5.

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rs, skills, and time required for participation in revie







by the senior management team to manage reviewts for a review of the identified quality risk items.

ded to participate effectively in a review:

cription of an individual who might participate in a

nscations

s

g

hes the attributes with this individual's details?


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as part of this

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C. I-4; II-2; II-3; III-5; IV-1D. I-2; II-3; III-4; III-1; IV-5.

Justification:A. Correct: Web developmenelements of the project. AttentiHaving participated in reviewsapplications manage balanc

B, C, and Dare all incorrect be

Point Value: 1

CTAL-ATM _LO-3.4.1

TM-3.4.1 (K3) Define process and

Question:You work for an international coHardware and software developmeof one product line of network route

In your product line there is a long tproduct lifecycle. The hardware busproduct line aims to have a new v

software is developed in two-month

The business unit schedules are sy

Your team consists of 15 testers, wNew tests are developed by theVariations of tests and the regressi

The company management requirfound and the status of test execpersonnel in all business units. You

There have been problems to keep

Your manager thinks that the projethe business requirements. Which tduring review trial? Mark exactly THAnswer Set:

A. Number of defects foundB. Dynamic test coverageC. Review and dynamic testiD. Number of defects foundE. Number of severe defects iF. Test execution statusG. Review results of hardware

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t and understanding of cloud computing relate ton to detail is a personality trait needed in any reviives the individual knowledge of the review proces, which is relevant to managing loyalty p

ause of one or more mismatches.

roduct metrics to be used in reviews

pany producing hardware and software for telent are done in separate business units. You are thr software.

radition of creating tightly integrated products usinginess unit produces a new version every six monthsrsion of the software ready for each new hardwa

increments.

chronized during design.

o have been in the company for two years, but moost experienced test analysts as in-house custo

n test sets are run by the rest of the team.

s monthly progress reports listing the number oftion. There have also been efforts to measure tcompany has also implemented CMMI on compan

up with the hardware development schedule.

t might find some defects more efficiently by havinhree of the following metrics would be used best toREE options.

in dynamic testing

ng hoursin reviews

dynamic testing

and software business unit

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