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

Question 1

A deviation from the specified or expected behavior that is visible to end-users is called:

A. an error

B. a defect

C. a fault

D. a failure

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

Test objectives for systems testing of a safety critical system include completion of all outstanding defect correction. Regression testing is required following defect correction at all test levels. Which TWO of the following metrics would be MOST suitable for determining whether the test objective has been met? [K2] a. Regression tests run and passed in systems testing b. Incidents closed in systems testing c. Planned tests run and passed in system testing d. Planned tests run and passed at all levels of testing e. Incidents raised and closed at all levels of testing

A. d and e

B. a and b

C. a and e

D. b and c

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

The four test levels defined for a common V-model testing approach are:

A. Unit, integration, system and maintenance.

B. Component, integration, system and acceptance.

C. Unit, component, functional and alpha/beta.

D. Functional, glass box, incremental and maintenance.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

Which of the following BEST defines static techniques? [K1]

A. Automated analysis of the code or project documentation

B. Manual examination and automated analysis of code or project documentation

C. Manually examining the code or project documentation

D. Executing the software work product

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

A bug or defect is:

A. The result of a failure, which may lead to an error?

B. A run-time problem experienced by a user;

C. A mistake made by a person;

D. The result of an error or mistake;

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Which of the following is the task of a Tester?
i. Interaction with the Test Tool Vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project.
ii. Prepare and acquire Test Data
iii. Implement Tests on all test levels, execute and log the tests.
iv. Create the Test Specifications

A. iii and iv is correct and i and ii are incorrect

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

C. ii, iii, iv is true and i is false

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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between test planning and test execution? [K2]

A. Test planning schedules test execution but does not assign resources

B. Test planning identifies test objectives related to scope and risk but does not define the level of detail for test procedures used in test execution

C. Test planning defines the overall approach to testing but does not schedule specific activities such as test execution

D. Test planning ensures the level of detail in test procedures is appropriate for test execution

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

Important consequences of the impossibility of complete testing are ..?

A. We have no easy answer for what testing tasks should always be required, because every task takes time that could be spent on other high importance tasks

B. We can never be certain that the program is bug free

C. We have no definite stopping point for testing, which makes it easier for some managers to argue for very little testing

D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

Which list of levels of tester independence is in the correct order, starting with the most independent first?

A. Tests designed by someone from a different department within the company; tests designed by someone from a different company; tests designed by the author.

B. Tests designed by someone from a different department within the company; tests designed by the author; tests designed by someone from a different company.

C. Tests designed by someone from a different company; tests designed by someone from a different department within the company; tests designed by another member of the development team.

D. Tests designed by the author; tests designed by another member of the development team; tests designed by someone from a different company.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

Which of the following risks represents the highest level of risk to the project?

A. Likelihood of failure = 5%, potential cost of impact = $500,000.

B. Likelihood of failure = 10%, potential cost of impact = $500,000.

C. Likelihood of failure = 20%, potential cost of impact = $150,000.

D. Likelihood of failure = 1%, potential cost of impact = $1m.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

Which of the following pairs of test tools are likely to be most useful during the test analysis and design stage of the fundamental test process?
(i) Test execution tool
(ii) Test data preparation tool
(iii) Test management tool
(iv) Requirements management tool

A. (i) and (iv)

B. (i) and (ii)

C. (iii) and (iv)

D. (ii) and (iii)

Correct Answer: C

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