ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - CTFL

QUESTION NO: 1
What is the concept of introducing a small change to the program and having theeffects of that change show up in some test..?

A. Introducing mutations B. Performance testing C. A mutation error D. Debugging a program

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 2
What is the value of static code analysis?

A. Detection of failures not easily found by other types of testing B. Early defect detection C. Detect deviations in standards by executing the source code D. Detection of suspicious operations caused by deviations from regulations

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 3
A top-down development strategy affects which level of testing most?

A. Component testing B. Integration testing C. User acceptance testing D. System testing

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 4
Which of the following statements describes a key principle of software testing?

A. The purpose of software testing is demonstrating the absence of defects in software products. B. For a software system, it is normally impossible to test all the input and output combinations. C. Automated tests allow better statements of confidence about the quality of software products. D. Exhaustive software testing is, with enough effort and tool support, feasible for all software.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 5
"Experience based" test design techniques, typically...

A. Identify the structure of the system or software at the component, integration or system level. B. Establish traceability from test conditions back to the specifications and requirements. C. Use the skill, intuition and experience of the tester to derive the test cases, using error guessing and exploratory testing. D. Use decision tables to generate the Boolean test conditions to be executed.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 6
Why might a RAD approach be a better option for the test manager rather than a sequential development? 2 credits

A. It will allow the marketing, clerical and testing staff to validate and verify the early screen prototypes. B. It will extend the development team's abilities and enhance future delivery capabilities. C. Time-box constraints will guarantee code releases are delivered on schedule. D. More time can be spent on test execution as less formal documentation is required.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 7
Consider the typical objectives of testing. Which of the following metrics can be used to measure the effectiveness of the testing process in achieving one of those objectives? 1 credit

A. Percentage of test effort spent on regression testing B. Lines of code written per developer per day C. Average number of days between defect discovery and resolution D. Percentage of requirements covered

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following statements about software development models is most accurate?
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A. The agile development model is usually most appropriate for short projects B. The choice of software development model depends on product and project characteristics C. The 4 stage V model is always the best choice of software development model for any project D. The 2 stage V model is the most appropriate development model for simple products

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 9
How can test execution tools be of most benefit during exploratory testing?

A. They can be used to perform the regression aspects of exploratory testing. B. They can use data-driven tests to increase the amount of exploratory testing performed. C. They can record user actions so that defects are easier to recreate. D. They can help to mitigate the risk of low test coverage.

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 10
Which of the following options BEST explain the pesticide paradox principle of testing?

A. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules B. Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug / defect removal activity C. Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free D. If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we'll stop finding defects

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 11
A test log is one of the documents that need to be produced in this domain in order to provide evidence of testing. However, the level of detail of test logs can vary. Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor for the level of detail of the test logs being produced?
1 credit

A. Level of test execution automation B. Experience level of testers C. Regulatory requirements D. Test level

Correct Answer: B

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ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - CTFL_001 Exam Questions