ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) (CTAL-TA_Syll2012_UK) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following BEST explains the use of cause-effect graphing?
[K2] 1 credit

A. Used with the purpose that with a limited set of test cases a reasonable level of coverage can be achieved.

B. Used as a clear method to verify testing of all pertinent combinations of conditions and to verify that all possible combinations are handled by the software under test.

C. Used to test the ability of the software to enter into and exit from defined states via valid and invalid transitions.

D. Useful to gain a graphical overview of a program's logical structure and are typically used as the basis for creating decision tables.

Correct Answer: D

Question 2

Apart from state transition testing, which other specification-based technique would you additionally choose to test the interfaces between components of "Route Calculation" and thus typically find different types of defects?
Identify the MOST likely technique from the following list.
[K4] 3 credits

A. Equivalence Partitioning

B. Decision Testing

C. Orthogonal Arrays

D. Use Case Testing

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following descriptions is an example of the use of defect taxonomies?
Number of correct answers: 1 [K2] 1 credit

A. Running tests with the aim of finding as many defects as possible

B. Following a defect management process through testing

C. Using a list of known defect types to penetrate the security of computer systems

D. Grouping defects found in execution by functional areas

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

To enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of the test design phase the purchase of a test design tool is being considered. Which one of the statements hereafter best characterizes a test design tool?
[K2] 1 credit

A. It validates models of the software

B. It enables individual tests to be traced to requirements

C. It enables tests to be executed automatically

D. It generates test inputs or executable tests from requirements

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

As a test analyst you are involved in the early stages of an acceptance test for a Product Data Management system. You are asked to write test designs and test cases based on use cases. An early version of the system is also already available. It is a known fact that on the implementation level many things will change (including the user-interface). The tests will be carried by end-users with much domain knowledge who have also been involved in the project defining the user requirements and reviewing documentation. What is the BEST option regarding the level of detail and documentation required for test cases in the project?
[K4] 3 credits

A. Logical test cases only since the end-user have extensive domain knowledge and many changes are expected thus reducing testware maintenance effort

B. Detailed concrete test cases since many re-runs of the tests are expected

C. Logical test cases supported by concrete test cases to allow for traceability and enable future changes

D. Concrete test cases only since the end-users have extensive domain knowledge

Correct Answer: A

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to when the test analyst should become involved during different lifecycle models?
[K2] 1 credit

A. In Agile projects the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

B. In a sequential model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with software design

C. In a sequential V-model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

D. In an embedded iterative model the test analyst should expect to be involved in the standard planning and design aspects

Correct Answer: D

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