iSQI CTAL-TA_Syll2012 - ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) Exam
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Total 60 questions
Question #11 (Topic: Topic 2)
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate action to mitigate product risks for a web
application?
[K3] 2 credits
application?
[K3] 2 credits
A. Initiate reviews of test design
B. Use professional and skilled testers with appropriate technical knowledge
C. Run tests in multiple operational environments
D. Allocate more time to high risk areas
Answer: A
Question #12 (Topic: Topic 2)
According to the ISTQB Advanced syllabus, which of the following would be the MOST
effective method of communication between test team members who are distributed across
several time zones?
[K2] 1 credit
A. Accurate recording of defect information in the defect tracking system
B. Accepting frequent builds from the developers to keep all testers working on the same
version at the same time
C. Skype meetings for personal interaction
D. Weekly, mandatory meeting with all personnel present
effective method of communication between test team members who are distributed across
several time zones?
[K2] 1 credit
A. Accurate recording of defect information in the defect tracking system
B. Accepting frequent builds from the developers to keep all testers working on the same
version at the same time
C. Skype meetings for personal interaction
D. Weekly, mandatory meeting with all personnel present
Answer: A
Topic 3, Specification-Based Test Techniques
Question #13 (Topic: Topic 3)
A company offering house insurance policies has several policy options. They depend on
the following factors:
- Building type: house, semi-detached, apartment building, cottage
Material: wood, concrete, brick, mixed
Location: city, suburb, countryside, wilderness
It has been decided to use the pair wise test technique and apply 2-wise coverage. To
design the test case an appropriate orthogonal array needs to be located.
Which of the following orthogonal arrays is to be selected for testing the house insurance
policies?
[K3] 3 credits
A)
B)
C)
D)
the following factors:
- Building type: house, semi-detached, apartment building, cottage
Material: wood, concrete, brick, mixed
Location: city, suburb, countryside, wilderness
It has been decided to use the pair wise test technique and apply 2-wise coverage. To
design the test case an appropriate orthogonal array needs to be located.
Which of the following orthogonal arrays is to be selected for testing the house insurance
policies?
[K3] 3 credits
A)
B)
C)
D)
A. Exhibit A
B. Exhibit B
C. Exhibit C
D. Exhibit D
Answer: C
Question #14 (Topic: Topic 3)
Based on the classification tree show below, how many test cases are required using the
classification tree method?
[K3] 2 credits
classification tree method?
[K3] 2 credits
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: B
Question #15 (Topic: Topic 3)
Which of the following BEST explains the use of cause-effect graphing?
[K2] 1 credit
[K2] 1 credit
A. Useful to gain a graphical overview of a program's logical structure and are typically used as the basis for creating decision tables.
B. Used with the purpose that with a limited set of test cases a reasonable level of coverage can be achieved.
C. Used to test the ability of the software to enter into and exit from defined states via valid and invalid transitions.
D. 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.
Answer: A
