ISTQB CTAL-TTA - Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Exam
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Total 88 questions
Question #11 (Topic: Exam A)
Which of the following statements BEST describes how tools support model-based testing?
A. Finite state machines are used to describe the intended execution-time behavior of a software-controlled system.
B. Random sets of threads of execution are generated as test cases.
C. Large sets of test cases are generated to provide full code coverage.
D. An engine is provided that allows the user to execute the model.
Answer: A
Question #12 (Topic: Exam A)
A component has been analysed during a risk-assessment and rated as highly critical. Which of the following white-box test techniques provides the highest level of coverage and could therefore be used to test this component?
A. Decision testing
B. Statement testing
C. Multiple condition testing
D. Modified condition/decision testing
Answer: C
Question #13 (Topic: Exam A)
Consider the following fault attack:
• Force all possible incoming errors from the software/operating system interfaces to the application.
Which of the following is the kind of failure you are looking for when using this attack?
• Force all possible incoming errors from the software/operating system interfaces to the application.
Which of the following is the kind of failure you are looking for when using this attack?
A. Application crashes when unsupported characters are pasted into an input field.
B. Application crashes when the network is unavailable.
C. Application crashes due to a lack of portability.
D. Application miscalculates total monthly balance due on credit cards.
Answer: B
Question #14 (Topic: Exam A)
Which of the following is NOT a common issue with traditional capture/playback test automation?
A. Difficult to maintain when software changes.
B. Recorded scripts are difficult to maintain by non-technical persons.
C. Data and actions are mixed in the recorded script.
D. Execution of the recorded script is difficult outside office hours.
Answer: D
Question #15 (Topic: Exam A)
Which of the following is a valid reason for including security testing in a test approach?
A. There is a threat of unauthorized copying of applications or data.
B. To provide measurements from which an overall level of availability can be obtained.
C. To evaluate the ability of a system to handle peak loads at or beyond the limits of its anticipated or specified workloads.
D. Software changes will be frequent after it enters production.
Answer: A
