ASTQB CTAL Quiz:1 Topic:3 Questions:1-5

Innovative software solutions have adopted a new way of testing their software. Testers set up the test environment, scan the software and look for problems for about 3 hours every week on Mondays and Wednesdays (in addition to their normal test activities). They create a session sheet and record testers name, date and time started, issues found, task breakdown and defects found at the end. Then the test manager holds a meeting with the testers and reviews the session sheet. Manager asks the testers for their outlook, results, what happened during the testing and their feelings about past 3 hours. What type of testing activity is described above?

The aircrew of a national air defence force has requested changes to the existing aviation software that provides on-board information about the combat environment. The air force is currently engaged in a peace-keeping mission in another country and has come under unexpected threats. The development life cycle is the V model. The software house needs to change their test management process to ensure delivery at the right time and quality. The software changes are coming in as the aircrew request them, as a result of their engagements with hostile forces. The aircrew have requested that the changes are made as quickly as possible. The project manager has decided to revisit the test management process. The changes will come as small change requests. The team have worked on the project for over 25 years, with little staff turnover. Which of the following test measures should be emphasised during the crisis?

I . Readiness of the test environment for each run.

II . Number of high-priority defects being found.

III . Number of defects being found per tester.

IV . Number of hours overtime being worked by staff.

V . Number of change requests tested versus number passed.

Which of the statement are true about risk based testing;

I . All risks have equal weights / concerns.

II . The level of risk is influenced by likelihood of the risk and impact of the risk.

III . All risks must be mitigated.

IV . Main developer quitting, during the coding phase of the project can be a project risk.

Which of the following statements are true?

I . Test automation tools can be used only for one project.

II . Test data comparison tool can be used to avoid human data comparison mistakes.

III . A company can utilize multiple test tools to efficiently perform their test activities.

IV . Purchasing suite of test tools from the same vendor guarantees that the tools will work together.

Select the correct statement regarding test planning and control