BCS TA12 - ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Test Analyst (2012) Exam
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Total 60 questions
Question #6 (Topic: Topic 1)
Working together with the test manager during test planning, which of the following
activities is NOT expected to be performed by the test analyst?
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activities is NOT expected to be performed by the test analyst?
[K2] 1 credit
A. Review the test estimates of the test manager
B. Review the test plan for non-functional testing
C. Organize adequate test resources
D. Being involved in risk management sessions
Answer: C
Question #7 (Topic: Topic 1)
Which of the following criteria on test progress would enable the business to determine a
likely go live date?
(i) Number of tests planned versus number of tests executed
(ii) Number of high priority defects outstanding
(iii) The test teams timesheets in order to show how much effort has been devoted to
testing
(iv) Number of tests passed and number failed
(v) Number of defects found in each development area
(vi) The rate at which defects are being found
[K2] 1 credit
likely go live date?
(i) Number of tests planned versus number of tests executed
(ii) Number of high priority defects outstanding
(iii) The test teams timesheets in order to show how much effort has been devoted to
testing
(iv) Number of tests passed and number failed
(v) Number of defects found in each development area
(vi) The rate at which defects are being found
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A. (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (i), (iii), (v)
C. (i), (ii), (vi)
D. (iv), (v), (vi)
Answer: C
Question #8 (Topic: Topic 1)
As a test analyst you are gathering data to support accurate metrics. Which of the following
metrics would be MOST appropriate to use to monitor product quality?
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metrics would be MOST appropriate to use to monitor product quality?
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A. Defects found versus defects expected
B. Tests run and tests passed
C. Test resources spent versus budget
D. Compliance to entry criteria
E. Product risks outstanding and new risks introduced
Answer: A,B,E
Question #9 (Topic: Topic 1)
Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to when the test analyst should
become involved during different lifecycle models?
[K2] 1 credit
A. In a sequential V-model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design
concurrently with coding
B. In Agile projects the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with
coding
C. In a sequential model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design
concurrently with software design
D. In an embedded iterative model the test analyst should expect to be involved in the
standard planning and design aspects
become involved during different lifecycle models?
[K2] 1 credit
A. In a sequential V-model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design
concurrently with coding
B. In Agile projects the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with
coding
C. In a sequential model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design
concurrently with software design
D. In an embedded iterative model the test analyst should expect to be involved in the
standard planning and design aspects
Answer: D
Topic 2, Test Management
Question #10 (Topic: Topic 2)
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate action to mitigate product risks for a web
application?
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application?
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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
