ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL-001) Free Practice Test

Question 1

A software component has the code shown below:
Program BiggestA,
Biggest: Integer
Begin
Read A
Biggest = 10
While A > 0
Do
If A > Biggest
Then Biggest = A
Endif
Read A
Enddo
End
The component has exit criteria for component testing that include 100% statement coverage. Which of the following test cases will satisfy this criterion?

A. 10, 11, 0

B. 0

C. 10, 0

D. 10, 5, 0

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following represents good testing practice for testers, irrespective of the software lifecycle model used?

A. They should be involved in reviewing requirements or user stories as soon as drafts are available

B. They should minimize the ratio of development levels to test levels to reduce project costs

C. They should ensure that the same test objectives apply to each test level

D. They should start test analysis when the corresponding development level is complete

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

The selection of test cases for regression testing..?

A. Requires knowledge on the bug fixes and how it affect the system

B. All of the above

C. Includes the area which has undergone many/recent code changes

D. Includes the area of frequent defects

Correct Answer: B

Question 4

What factors should be considered to determine whether enough testing has been performed?
(i)The exit criteria.
(ii)The budget.
(iii)How big the test team is.
(iv)The product's risk profile.
(v)How good the testing tools are.
(vi)Sufficient details of the system status to allow decisions

A. i and ii and iii and vi

B. i and ii and v and vi

C. i and ii and iv and vi

D. ii and iii and iv and v

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

What benefits do static analysis tools have over test execution tools?

A. Static analysis tools are particularly effective for regression testing.

B. Static analysis tools find defects earlier in the life cycle.

C. Static analysis tools can be used before code is written.

D. Static analysis tools test that the delivered code meets business requirements.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Which of the following metrics could be used to monitor progress along with test preparation and execution? [K1]

A. The total number of tests planned

B. The failure rate in testing already completed

C. The number of testers used for test execution so far

D. The total number of requirements to be tested

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

Why is independent testing important? [K1]

A. Because independent testers have a greater sense of responsibility for quality than developers

B. Because independent testers make fewer assumptions than developers

C. Because independent testers can verify assumptions made during specification and implementation of the system

D. Because independent testers are isolated from the development team

Correct Answer: C

Question 8

Test Implementation and execution has which of the following major tasks?
i. Developing and prioritizing test cases, creating test data, writing test procedures and optionally preparing the test harnesses and writing automated test scripts.
ii. Creating the test suite from the test cases for efficient test execution.
iii. Verifying that the test environment has been set up correctly.
iv. Determining the exit criteria.

A. ii, iii, iv are true and i is false

B. i, ii, iii are true and iv is false

C. i, iv are true and ii is false

D. i, ii are true and iii, iv are false

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

Equivalence Partitioning is best defined as:

A. A method to reduce test coverage.

B. Applying to time-related data classes only.

C. An analysis technique that divides inputs into groups that are expected to exhibit similar behaviors.

D. A form of white-box testing.

Correct Answer: C

Question 10

Which of the following has the typical formal review activities in the correct sequence?

A. Planning, kick-off, individual preparation, review meeting.

B. Kick-off, review meeting, planning, follow-up.

C. Kick-off, planning, review meeting, re-work.

D. Planning, individual preparation, follow-up, re-work.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

From the following list, which of the following apply to experience-based techniques? [K2] a. Test cases are derived from a model of the problem to be solved or the software b. Test cases are derived from the knowledge of the testers c. The knowledge of testers, developers and users is used to drive testing d. The internal structure of the code is used to derive test cases

A. a and d.

B. c and d.

C. b and c.

D. a and b.

Correct Answer: C

Question 12

Which TWO of the review types below are the BEST fitted (most adequate) options to choose for reviewing safety critical components in a software project? Select 2 options.

A. Management review.

B. Inspection.

C. Walkthrough

D. Informal review.

E. Technical Review

Correct Answer: B,E

Question 13

Which of the following team roles would be most appropriate to enhance the team and why? 2 credits

A. A person with the ability to complete tasks

B. A person who brings new ideas to the team

C. A person with in-depth technical skills

D. A quality assurance officer

Correct Answer: B

Question 14

Testers are often seen as the bearer of unwanted news regarding defects. What are effective ways to improve the communication and relationship between testers and others?
a)Communicate factual information in a constructive way.
b)Try to understand how the other person feels and why they react the way they do.
c)Always outsource testing activities.
d)Never record information that could be used to apportion blame to an individual or team.

A. a, b and d

B. a and b

C. a and c

D. a, b and c

Correct Answer: B

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