ISTQB Sample Questions Set - 1



1.    Given the following state transition table Which of the test cases below will cover the following series of state transitions?
S1 SO S1 S2 SO

Exhibit:

A.    D, A, B, C.
B.    A, B, C, D.
C.    D, A, B.
D.   A, B, C.
2.     From a Testing perspective, what are the MAIN purposes of Configuration Management?:

i) Identifying the version of software under test.
ii) Controlling the version of testware items.
iii) Developing new testware items.
iv) Tracking changes to testware items.
v) Analysing the need for new testware items.
A.    ii, iv and v.
B.    ii, iii and iv.i,
C.    i, ii and iv.
D.   i, iii and v.
3.     Which of the following is a MAJOR task of test planning?
A.    Scheduling test analysis and design tasks.
B.    Initiating corrective actions.
C.    Monitoring progress and test coverage.
D.   Measuring and analyzing results.
4.     Which of the following BEST describes the difference between an inspection and a walkthrough?
A.    Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by the author.
B.    An inspection is led by a moderator and a walkthrough is led by the author.
C.    Both inspections and walkthroughs are led by a trained moderator.
D.   A walkthrough is led by the author. The author is not present during inspections.
5.     Where may functional testing be performed?
A.    At system and acceptance testing levels only.
B.    At all test levels.
C.    At all levels above integration testing.
D.   At the acceptance testing level only.
6.     What is the MAIN objective when reviewing a software deliverable?
A.    To identify potential application failures by use of a test specification.
B.    To identify defects in any software work product.
C.    To identify spelling mistakes in a requirements specification.
D.   To identify standards inconsistencies in the code.
7.     Who would USUALLY perform debugging activities?
A.    Developers.
B.    Analysts.
C.    Testers.
D.   Incident Managers.
8.     Which of the following would you NOT usually find on a software incident report?
A.    The name and/or organisational position of the person raising the problem.
B.    Version of the Software Under Test.
C.    Suggestions as to how to fix the problem.
D.   Actual and expected results.
9.     Which of the following defines the expected results of a test?
A.    Test case specification.
B.    Test design specification.
C.    Test procedure specification.
D.   Test results.
10.                        Some tools are geared more for developer use. For the 5 tools listed, which statement BEST details those for developers

i) Performance testing tools.
ii) Coverage measurement tools.
iii) Test comparators.
iv) Dynamic analysis tools.
v) Incident management tools.
A.    i, iii. and iv. are more for developers.
B.    ii. and iv. are more for developers.
C.    ii, iii. and iv. are more for developers.
D.   ii. and iii. are more for developers.
11.                        Which of the following is correct?
A.    Impact analysis assesses the effect on the system of a defect found in regression testing.
B.    Impact analysis assesses the effect of a new person joining the regression test team.
C.    Impact analysis assesses whether or not a defect found in regression testing has been fixed correctly.
D.   Impact analysis assesses the effect of a change to the system to determine how much regression testing to do.
12.                       As part of which test process do you determine the exit criteria?
A.    Test planning.
B.    Evaluating exit criteria and reporting.
C.    Test closure.
D.   Test control.
13.                       Given the following state transition diagram Which of the following series of state transitions contains an INVALID transition which may indicate a fault in the system design?
Exhibit:

A.    Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
B.    Login Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
C.    Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Logout.
D.   Login Browse Basket Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
14.                       Which of the following is a MAJOR task of test implementation and execution?
A.    Measuring and analyzing results.
B.    Reporting discrepancies as incidents.
C.    Identifying test conditions or test requirements.
D.   Assessing if more tests are needed.
15.                       What is beta testing?
A.    Testing performed by potential customers at the developers location.
B.    Testing performed by potential customers at their own locations.
C.    Testing performed by product developers at the customer's location.
D.   Testing performed by product developers at their own locations.
16.                        Given the following fragment of code, how many tests are required for 100% decision coverage?

if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
if height > width
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
else
biggest_dimension = length
if height > length
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
end_if
A.    3
B.    4
C.    2
D.   1
17.                        You have designed test cases to provide 100% statement and 100% decision coverage for the following fragment of code.

if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
else
biggest_dimension = length
end_if

The following has been added to the bottom of the code fragment above.

print "Biggest dimension is " & biggest_dimension
print "Width: " & width
print "Length: " & length

How many more test cases are required?
A.    One more test case will be required for 100 % decision coverage.
B.    Two more test cases will be required for 100 % statement coverage, one of which will be used to provide 100% decision coverage.
C.    None, existing test cases can be used.
D.   One more test case will be required for 100" statement coverage.
18.                       A thermometer measures temperature in whole degrees only. If the temperature falls below 18 degrees, the heating is switched off. It is switched on again when the temperature reaches 21 degrees. What are the best values in degrees to cover all equivalence partitions?
A.    15,19 and 25.
B.    17,18 and19.
C.    18, 20 and22.
D.   16, 26 and 32.
19.                       Which activity in the fundamental test process creates test suites for efficient test execution?
A.    Implementation and execution.
B.    Planning and control.
C.    Analysis and design.
D.   Test closure.
20.                       Which of the following is TRUE?
A.    Confirmation testing is testing fixes to a set of defects and Regression testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
B.    Confirmation testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes and Regression testing is testing fixes to a set of defects.
C.    Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
D.   Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing fixes to a set of defects.


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