CTFL Free Practice Test

- (Exam Topic 13)
Which of the following are the most important factors to be taken into account when selecting test techniques?
(i) Tools available.
(ii) Regulatory standards.
(iii) Experience of the development team.
(iv) Knowledge of the test team.
The need to maintain levels of capability in each technique.

1. A. (i) and (ii)
2. B. (ii) and (iv)
3. C. (iii) and (iv)
4. D. (i) and (v)

Correct Answer: B
Answer (i) looks temptingly right, and the availability of tools might make the use of a technique more or less attractive, but it would not be decisive in the way that regulatory standards and tester knowledge are.
Answer (iii) is irrelevant because testing should be independent of development anyway, but it could tempt someone who is unsure about the relationship between development and testing.
Answer (v) is a factor in managing the test team, and experience would need to be maintained, but this should not influence the selection of techniques for a live project.

- (Exam Topic 13)
Which of the following could be a reason for a failure?
1) Testing fault
2) Software fault
3) Design fault
4) Environment Fault
5) Documentation Fault

1. A. 2 is a valid reason; 1, 3, 4 & 5 are not
2. B. 1, 2, 3, 4 are valid reasons; 5 is not
3. C. 1, 2, 3 are valid reasons; 4 & 5 are not
4. D. All of them are valid reasons for failure

Correct Answer: A

- (Exam Topic 13)
Maintenance testing is:

1. A. updating tests when the software has changed
2. B. testing a released system that has been changed
3. C. testing by users to ensure that the system meets a business need
4. D. testing to maintain business advantage

Correct Answer: B

- (Exam Topic 5)
Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these techniques at the next board meeting. Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test design techniques within this company. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)

1. A. Easier to quickly adapt testing to changing requirements compared to experienced-based testing
2. B. Targets certain types of faults
3. C. Will guide experienced testers to find defects
4. D. Provides a way to differentiate depth of testing based on product risks by using different techniques
5. E. More enhanced documentation and therefore higher repeatability and reproducibility
6. F. Will make non-systematic testing redundant
7. G. Will reduce the need for early reviews

Correct Answer: BDE

- (Exam Topic 13)
Which of the following are examples of iterative development models?
(i) V-model
(ii) Rapid Application Development model
(iii) Waterfall model
(iv) Agile development model

1. A. (i) and (ii)
2. B. (ii) and (iii)
3. C. (ii) and (iv)
4. D. (iii) and (iv)

Correct Answer: C
The other two models are sequential models.