ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) Sample Questions:

1. Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available 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 market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with graphics that are fast to load, has 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 to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have 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 statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives.
We now make the assumption that in the scenario described as above, exploratory testing was selected as being the main test technique. You have now been given the task of specifying, executing and recording the exploratory test sessions.
Select TWO of the options below to define what you will typically use for specifying, executing and recording the sessions?
[K3] 2 credits

A) Record the results in email and send the email to the test manager.
B) Use debriefing sessions with stakeholders and other testers to discuss the findings and new risks identified.
C) Create test charters for planned test session.
D) Define concrete test cases to be executed by the developers.
E) Use external testers on the team to provide a new approach and fresh view to the testing effort.

2. Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available 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 market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with graphics that are fast to load, has 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)
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Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
-
Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have 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 statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives.
Which of the following represents the best choice of testing techniques in this scenario?
[K4] 3 credits

A) Equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis using the storyboard ideas as a basis to maximize functional coverage.
B) Decision testing to ensure that there is no redundant code
C) State transition testing to test the web site's availability statuses
D) Exploratory testing to maximize the value of the team' experience

3. What is the MOST important reason why test conditions should be understandable by stakeholders?
[K2] 1 credit

A) They should be able to use them as a basis for designing test cases
B) They should be able to review the test conditions and provide feedback to the test analyst
C) They should be able to use them to establish traceability to requirements
D) Test documentation should always be understandable by all stakeholders

4. As a test analyst you are gathering data to support accurate metrics. Which of the following metrics would be MOST appropriate to use to monitor product quality?
[K2] 1 credit

A) Tests run and tests passed
B) Product risks outstanding and new risks introduced
C) Test resources spent versus budget
D) Compliance to entry criteria
E) Defects found versus defects expected

5. A specification states: "If the fossil is Jurassic in origin then it must be catalogued under Mesozoic post Triassic and cross referred to politic limestone.
If it is a tooth, then it must be catalogued under Dental remains. If the fossil is both Jurassic in origin and a tooth it will be catalogued under Mesozoic post Triassic and cross referred to politic limestone only. "
The tester analyses this for decision table testing and finds the following conditions and actions:
C1: Jurassic
C2: tooth
A1: Catalogue as Mesozoic post Triassic
A2: Cross refer to politic limestone A3: Catalogue as Dental remains How many test cases will a collapsed decision table have? [K3] 2 credits

A) 4
B) 3
C) 6
D) 2

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