ISEB-SWT2 Free Practice Test

- (Exam Topic 21)
Which of the following best describes the purpose of non-functional testing?

1. A. To measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions
2. B. To ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126
3. C. To ensure that the system deals appropriately with software malfunctions
4. D. To measure the extent to which a system has been tested by functional testing

Correct Answer: A

- (Exam Topic 21)
Which TWO of the review types below are the BEST fitted (most adequate) options to choose for reviewing safety critical components in a software project? Select 2 options.

1. A. Informal review.
2. B. Management review.
3. C. Inspection.
4. D. Walkthrough
5. E. Technical Review

Correct Answer: CE

- (Exam Topic 21)
When is testing complete?

1. A. When time and budget are exhausted.
2. B. When there is enough information for sponsors to make an informed decision about release.
3. C. When there are no remaining high priority defects outstanding.
4. D. When every data combination has been exercised successfully.

Correct Answer: B
Sometimes time/money does signify the end of testing, but it is really complete when everything that was set out in advance has been achieved.

- (Exam Topic 21)
For which of the following activities in the fundamental test process would an incident management tool be most useful?

1. A. Test planning and control
2. B. Test analysis and design
3. C. Test implementation and execution
4. D. Evaluating exit criteria and reporting

Correct Answer: C
Incident management tools are most useful during test implementation and execution as this is the stage at which the tool is used to raise, manage, retest and close incidents.
The data collected during the defect life cycle can then be manipulated into information that is useful for other activities within the fundamental test process.
Information on numbers of defects outstanding may be useful for evaluating exit criteria (option (D)). This information could also be used for planning future testing and for taking control (option (A)).
Incident management tools can also assist in test analysis and design (option (B)) as information about defects found when testing the previous release of the system could be used when analyzing the type of testing required for the next enhancement.

- (Exam Topic 23)
Testing effort can depend on a number of factors, which one of following is MOST likely to impact the amount of effort required?

1. A. The predicted number of defects and the amount of rework required
2. B. The ratio of developers to testers in the project team
3. C. The planned use of a project management tool to schedule tasks
4. D. The responsibilities for testers and developers being clearly defined

Correct Answer: C