ISEB-SWT2 Free Practice Test

- (Exam Topic 21)
Which of the following is a structure-based (white-box) technique?

1. A. Decision table testing
2. B. State transition testing
3. C. Statement testing
4. D. Boundary value analysis

Correct Answer: C
All other options are specification-based (black-box) techniques, and the main distracter is answer (A) because decision table testing could be confused with decision testing.

- (Exam Topic 21)
Which of the following are aids to good communication, and which hinder it?

1. A. Try to understand how the other person feels.i
2. B. Communicate personal feelings, concentrating upon individuals.ii
3. C. Confirm the other person has understood what you have said and vice versa.i
4. D. Emphasize the common goal of better quality.
5. E. Each discussion is a battle to be won.
6. F. (i), (ii) and (iii) aid, (iv) and (v) hinder.
7. G. (iii), (iv) and (v) aid, (i) and (ii) hinder.
8. H. (i), (iii) and (iv) aid, (ii) and (v) hinder.
9. I. (ii), (iii) and (iv) aid, (i) and (v) hinder.

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 21)
Which of the following is NOT part of configuration management..?

1. A. Status accounting of configuration items
2. B. Auditing conformance to ISO9001
3. C. Identification of test versions
4. D. Record of changes to documentation over time
5. E. Controlled library access

Correct Answer: B

- (Exam Topic 23)
A live defect has been found where a code component fails to release memory after it has finished using it. Which of the following tools would have been the MOST effective at detecting this defect prior to live
implementation?

1. A. Dynamic analysis tool
2. B. Monitoring tool
3. C. Configuration management tool
4. D. Coverage measurement tool

Correct Answer: A

- (Exam Topic 21) Which of the following is correct? Debugging is:

1. A. Testing/checking whether the software performs correctly.
2. B. Checking that a previously reported defect has been corrected.
3. C. Identifying the cause of a defect, repairing the code and checking the fix is correct.
4. D. Checking that no unintended consequences have occurred as a result of a fix.

Correct Answer: C
* A. Is a brief definition of testing.
* B. Is retesting.
* D. Is regression testing.