BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 2018

QUESTION NO: 1
Which of the following characteristics is most likely to promote effective software testing?

A. Independence from the production process B. Knowledge of the number of defects typically found in a program C. Confidence that the next stage will find defects missed at this stage D. A belief that programmers always make mistakes

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 2
Which of the following would be appropriate test objectives for user acceptance testing of the first release of a new software product aimed at a general market and built using Agile methods?
(a) To identify as many defects as possible
(b) To maximise code coverage
(c) To ensure the product works as expected
(d) To assess the overall quality of the product
(e) To determine the reliability of the product

A. b and c B. a and d C. c and d D. b and e

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3
Why is it difficult to succeed in test execution automation?

A. Because the test automation tools are restricted in their ability to recognize outputs. B. Because only some testers are skilled in test automation C. Because of the effort associated with maintenance of the test scripts D. Because the test automation needs to be supported by a test management tool.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 4
Refer to the exhibit. A test case starts at S1 and triggers 4 events in sequence: E1, E4, E5, E7.
What will be the finishing state and the output(s) from the test case?

A. S2 and O4 B. S2 and O2 C. S4 and O4 D. S4 and O2

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 5
Which is not in sequence in 11 Step Software Testing process..?

A. Develop the test plan B. Test software design C. Assess development plan and status D. Test software requirement

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 6
Which of these are objectives for software testing?

A. Uncover software errors B. Determine the productivity of programmers C. Eliminate every error prior to release D. Eliminate the need for future program maintenance

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 7
Which of the following options correctly described the impact of incorrect software systems behavior?

A. May cause injury or even death B. Has no impact on our daily lives whatsoever C. Rarely occurs therefore not frequently experienced D. Is limited to damages of money loss

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 8
You have been given responsibility for the non-functional testing of a safety-critical monitoring & diagnostics package in the medical area. Which of the following would you least expect to see addressed in the test plan?

A. Portability B. Safety C. Availability D. Reliability

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 9
A company purchases a new system which deals with all financial transactions in the company.
Which test types call for involvement of an expert from the financial department?

A. System tests B. Component testing C. Maintenance testing D. Acceptance tests

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 10
Which of the following is a consideration when deploying test execution tools?

A. Expected results for tests are not required because the tool generates expected results B. Recorded manual tests may become unstable in use C. Keyword-driven testing cannot be used with test execution tools D. Data-driven testing cannot be used with test execution tools

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 11
Which of the following statements are correct for walkthroughs?
(i) Often led by the author.
(ii) Documented and defined results.
(iii) All participants have defined roles.
(iv) Used to aid learning.
(v) Main purpose is to find defects.

A. (i) and (v) are correct. B. (ii) and (iii) are correct. C. (iii) and (iv) are correct. D. (i) and (iv) are correct.

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 12
Test Driven development means

A. Automated tests written by test engineers B. Development progress is allowed only upon successful completion of tests in previous stage C. An approach in which test cases are written and sometimes even automated before coding D. Development of test cases by programmers rather that test engineers

Correct Answer: D

BCS ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 2018 - CTFL18 Exam Questions