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Question 25

Which of the following is an example of tasks most associated with the test design activity?

A. The project manager updates the project schedule as key test tasks are completed

B. Test data, derived from production data, is loaded into the test environment

C. Every da

D. the tester notes the status of his/her test cases in preparation for daily reports

E. The identification of test execution and test automation tools

Correct Answer:D
Test design is one of the fundamental activities in software testing, focusing on how tests will be structured and what strategies will be employed. As per the ISTQB syllabus, identifying appropriate test execution and automation tools is a task closely associated with test design activities because it directly influences how tests will be conducted, managed, and executed efficiently. This activity involves deciding on the tools that will best support the testing goals and requirements.References:ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, Section 4.4 "Test Design Techniques".

Question 26

Which of the following activities does NOT belong to a typical technical review?

A. Pre-meeting preparation by reviewers

B. Using checklists during the meeting

C. Inviting end-users to the meeting

D. Preparation of a review report

Correct Answer:C
Technical reviews are structured meetings that aim to examine various aspects of a product or project to identify any defects or improvements. Options A (Pre- meeting preparation by reviewers), B (Using checklists during the meeting), and D (Preparation of a review report) are typical activities in a technical review process. Inviting end-users to the meeting (C), however, is generally not part of a typical technical review, as these reviews are usually more focused on the technical aspects and are conducted by peers or experts within the development or testing teams rather than end-users.

Question 27

The following incident report that was generated during test of a web application. What would you suggest as the most important report improvement?
Defect detected date: 15 8.2010 Defect detected by: Joe Smith Test level System test
Test case: Area 5/TC 98 Build version: 2011-16.2
Defect description After having filled out all required fields in screen 1, t click ENTER to continue to screen 2 Nothing happens, no system response at all.

A. Add information about which web browser was used

B. Add information about which developer should fix the bug

C. Add the time stamp when the incident happened

D. Add an impact analysis

Correct Answer:A
The most important report improvement for the given incident report would be to add information about which web browser was used when the defect was detected. This information is relevant for reproducing and debugging the defect, as different web browsers may have different behaviors or compatibility issues with the web application. The other options are less important or irrelevant for the incident report. The developer who should fix the bug can be assigned by the project manager or the defect tracking system, not by the tester who reports the defect. The time stamp when the incident happened is not very useful, as it does not indicate the cause or the frequency of the defect. The impact analysis is not part of the incident report, but rather of the risk assessment or prioritization process. Verified References: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer, page 140.

Question 28

A mid-size software product development company has analyzed data related to defects detected in its product and found out that detects fixed in earlier builds are getting re- opened after a few months.
The company management now seeks your advice in order to reverse this trend and prevent re-opening of defects fixed earlier.
What would be your FIRST recommendation to the company?

A. Automate existing test suits so that lesser time is spent on execution of each test, andmore tests can be executed m the available time thus leading to a lower probability of defects slipping by

B. Verify existing regression test suite are adequate, and augment it, if required, in order to ensure that defects fixed earlier get re-tested in each subsequent build

C. Analyze the product modules containing maximum defects, and get them thoroughly tested and defects fixed as a one-time activity

D. If required, tram the teams responsible for development and testing of the modules containing maximum number of defects, and if this does not help, replace them with more knowledgeable people

Correct Answer:B
Regression testing is a type of testing that verifies that previously tested software still performs correctly after changes. Regression testing can help prevent re- opening of defects fixed earlier by ensuring that they do not cause any new failures or side effects. The first recommendation to the company is to verify existing regression test suite are adequate, and augment it, if required, in order to ensure that defects fixed earlier get re-tested in each subsequent build. This can help improve the coverage and effectiveness of regression testing and detect any regression defects as soon as possible. Automating existing test suites may also help reduce the time and effort required for regression testing, but this is not the first recommendation, as automation may not be feasible or cost-effective for all test cases. Analyzing the product modules containing maximum defects and getting them thoroughly tested and defects fixed as a one-time activity may also help reduce the defect density and improve the quality of those modules, but this is not the first recommendation, as it does not address the root cause of re-opening defects fixed earlier. Training or replacing the teams responsible for development and testing of the modules containing maximum number of defects may also help improve their skills or performance, but this is not the first recommendation, as it may not be necessary or appropriate for all teams. Verified References: [A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer], Chapter 2, page 19; Chapter 4, page 45.

Question 29

Which of the following is correct with regards to debugging?

A. Debugging identifies the cause of a failure

B. Debugging is often performed by test engineers

C. Debugging is considered part of the testing activities

D. Debugging is intended to find as many defects as possible in the code

Correct Answer:A
Debugging is the process of finding, analyzing and removing the causes of failures in software. Debugging is not considered part of testing, but rather a development activity that can involve testing. Debugging is not intended to find as many defects as possible, but rather to fix the specific failure that was observed. Debugging is usually performed by developers, not by test engineers. Verified References: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer, Chapter 1, page 6.

Question 30

Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of test automation?

A. More subjective assessment

B. Reduction in repetitive manual work

C. Availability of the test automation tool vendor

D. Negligible effort to maintain the test assets generated by the tool

Correct Answer:B
Test automation provides numerous benefits to software testing, and one of the key advantages is the reduction of repetitive manual work. This benefit is explicitly covered in the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus (v4.0).
Test automation allows testers to automate repetitive tasks such as regression testing, freeing up their time to focus on more complex and exploratory testing. This leads to improved efficiency and helps in avoiding human errors associated with repetitive tasks. Option A: "More subjective assessment" contradicts the benefit of automation as it focuses on objectivity.
Option C: "Availability of the test automation tool vendor" is not a direct benefit of test automation, although vendor support can be valuable.
Option D: "Negligible effort to maintain the test assets" is misleading as maintaining automated tests often requires effort and attention to changes in the system under test. Therefore, the correct answer is B (ISTQB not-for-profit association) (ISTQB). References:
✑ Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0
✑ ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus 4.0 (2023)

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