Papers Q. 281 to 290

Q.: In case of Large Systems :
A. Only few tests should be run
B. Testing should be on the basis of Risk
C. Only Good Test Cases should be executed.
D. Test Cases written by good test engineers should be executed.
B is correct
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Q.: Which  typical  defects  are  easier to  find  using  static  instead  of  dynamic  testing?
L. Deviation  from  standards
M. Requirements  defects
N. Insufficient  maintainability
O. Incorrect  interface  specifications
A. L, M, N and O
B. L and N
C. L,N and O
D. L,M and N 
A is correct 
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Q.: Based  on  the  IEEE  Standard  for  Software  Test  Documentation (IEEE Std 829-1998), which sections  of the  test  incident  report  should  the  following  details  be  recorded? 
a) Test  incident  report  identifier
b) Summary
c) Incident  description
d) Impact
1. Expected  results
2. Actual  results
3. Procedure  step
4. Environment
5. Revision  level
6. Date  and  time
A. a: 3; b: 5; c: 1, 2, 4 and 6
B. b: 5; c: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
C. b: 5 and 6; c: 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. a: 5; c: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
B is correct 
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Q.: Repeated Testing of an already tested program, after modification, to discover any defects introduced or uncovered as a result of the changes in the software being tested or in another related or unrelated software component: 
 A. Re Testing
B. Confirmation Testing
C. Regression Testing
D. Negative Testing
C is correct 
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Q.: Consider the following state transition diagram of a switch. Which of the following represents an invalid state transition?


A. OFF to ONB. ON to OFFC. FAULT to ON 
C is correct
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Q.: We use the output of the requirement analysis, the requirement specification as the input for writing: 
 A. User Acceptance Test Cases 
 B. Integration Level Test Cases
 C. Unit Level Test Cases
 D. Program specifications
A is correct  
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Q.: Regression testing should be performed: 
i. Every week
ii. After the software has changed
iii. As often as possible
iv. When the environment has changed
v. When the project manager says  
A. i & ii are true, iii, iv & v are false 
B. ii, iii & iv are true, i & v are false
C. ii & iv are true, i, iii & v are false 
D. ii is true, i, iii, iv & v are false 
C is correct
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Q.: Which  input  combinations  will a  knowledgeable  tester  MOST  LIKELY  use  to  uncover potential  errors  when  testing  a  surname  field? 
A. Wilson, de Costa and Morgan
B. Go, Cheenaswamimuthusami and Venkatsewaran
C. Smit,  Smyth  and  Smithson
D. O'Lever,  Lesa-Brit  and  Jewel  D�e
D is correct 
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Q.: Which of the following has highest level of independence in which test cases are: 
 A. Designed by persons who write the software under test 
 B. Designed by a person from a different section 
 C. Designed by a person from a different organization
 D. Designed by another person 
C is correct 
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Q.: Which of the following statements is true?
A. A test condition specifies input values and expected results; a test case combines one or more test conditions
B. A test condition may be derived from requirements or specifications; a test procedure specifies the sequence of action for the execution of a test

C. A test case specifies the sequence of execution of test conditions; a test procedure specifies test pre-conditions and post-conditions

D. A test case specifies input values and expected results; a test procedure may be derived from requirements or specifications

 B is correct

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Q.: Which one of the following statements about approaches to test estimation is true?

A. A metrics-based approach is based on data gathered from previous projects; an expert-based approach uses the knowledge of the owner of the tasks or experts

B. A metrics-based approach is based on creating a work-breakdown structure first; an expert-based approach is based on input from estimation experts

C. A metrics-based approach is based on data gathered from previous projects; an expert-based approach is based on a work-breakdown structure

D. A metrics-based approach is based on an analysis of the specification documents; an expert-based approach is based on the opinion of the most experienced tester in the organisation

 A is correct

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Q.: Which option BEST describes objectives for test levels within a life cycle model?

A. Objectives should be generic for any test level

B. Objectives are the same for each test level

C. Each test level has objectives specific to that level

D. Each test level must have different objectives

 C is correct

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Q.: Which statement is a valid explanation as to why black-box test design techniques can be useful?

A. They can help to derive test data based on analysis of the requirement specification

B. They can help derive test cases based on analysis of a component's code structure

C. They can help to derive test conditions based on analysis of a system's internal structure

D. They can help to reduce testing costs

 A is correct

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Q.: During which activity of the Fundamental Test Process test process do you determine the exit criteria?

A. Test analysis and design

B. Evaluating exit criteria and reporting

C. Test closure activities

D. Test planning and control

D is correct

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Q.: Which two of the following are common attributes of maintenance testing?

a. It is carried out to ensure that the system will be reliable once in service.

b. It includes regression testing.

c. It requires the use of fully defined specifications.

d. It can include testing of a system after migration from one platform to another.

A. a and b

B. a and c

C. c and d

D. b and d

 D is correct

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Q.: Which of the following would TYPICALLY be carried out by a test leader and which by a tester?

a. Creation of a test strategy.

b. Creation of a test specification.

c. Raising of an incident report.

d. Write a test summary report.

A. a and b would be carried out by a test leader, whilst c and d would be carried out by a tester

B. b and c would be carried out by a test leader, whilst a and d would be carried out by a tester

C. a and d would be carried out by a test leader, whilst b and c would be carried out by a tester

D. a and c would be carried out by a test leader, whilst b and d would be carried out by a tester

 C is correct

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Q.: Where may functional testing be performed?

A. At system and acceptance testing levels only

B. At all test levels

C. At all levels above integration testing

D. At the acceptance testing level only

 B is correct

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Q.: Which one of the following best describes risk-based testing?

A. Testing as much of the system as possible in the time available

B. Targeting testing at the more critical areas of the system

C. Making full use of formal test case design techniques

D. Fixing as many defects as possible before go-live

 A is correct

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