ISTQB-CTFL Free Practice Test

Which of the following is the main benefit of a configuration management of testware?

1. A. All testware is backed up with restore option, including incident reports and change request
2. B. The testware can be traced to information in requirements tools and to the bug tracking system.
3. C. All testware items are identified, version controlled, tracked tor changes with relation to each other
4. D. There is an easy way to assess the level to test coverage provided by the existing tests

Correct Answer: C
Configuration management of testware is a critical aspect of maintaining the integrity and traceability of test assets throughout the testing lifecycle. The main benefit of configuration management is to ensure that all testware items, such as test cases, test scripts, test data, and test results, are systematically identified, version controlled, and tracked for changes in relation to each other.
Option C accurately describes this benefit. By applying configuration management principles to testware, teams can manage changes to test assets efficiently, ensuring that the testware remains consistent, up-to-date, and aligned with the version of the software under test. This control mechanism facilitates the reproducibility of tests, enhances the reliability of testing activities, and supports traceability from requirements through to defects.
Options A, B, and D describe other aspects of test management and testing processes but do not capture the core benefit of configuration management of testware, which is centered on the systematic control and tracking of testware items.

Consider the following testing levels:
1) Component Testing
2) Integration Testing
3) System Testing
4) Acceptance Testing
Which of the following statements is true?

1. A. Integration and system testing are applicable when V-model is used.Component and acceptance testing are applicable when iterative development models are used.
2. B. All the testing levels are applicable to V-model for software developmen
3. C. Only acceptance testing is applicable for iterative models.
4. D. Acceptance testing is applicable for all software development model
5. E. Component and system testing are applicable only for the V-model.
6. F. All testing levels are applicable, independent of which software development life-cycle process (V-mode
7. G. iterative, incremental) is used.

Correct Answer: D
All testing levels are applicable, independent of which software development life-cycle process (V-model, iterative, incremental) is used. Testing levels are defined based on the scope and objectives of testing, not on the software development model. Component testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing are common testing levels that can be applied to any software development model, as long as they are planned and executed properly. The V-model is a software development model that emphasizes the relationship between each development phase and its corresponding testing phase. Iterative and incremental models are software development models that divide the development process into smaller cycles or iterations, where each iteration produces a working version of the software that can be tested and evaluated. Verified References: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer, page 18.

Which ONE of the following statements does NOT describe how testing contributes to higher quality?

1. A. Properly designed tests that pass reduce the level of risk in a system.
2. B. The testing of software demonstrates the absence of defects.
3. C. Software testing identifies defects, which can be used to improve development activities.
4. D. Performing a review of the requirement specifications before implementing the system can enhance quality.

Correct Answer: B
✑ The testing of software does not demonstrate the absence of defects, but rather the presence of defects or the conformance of the software to the specified requirements1. Testing can never prove that the software is defect-free, as it is impossible to test all possible scenarios, inputs, outputs, and behaviors of the software2. Testing can only provide a level of confidence in the quality of the software, based on the coverage, effectiveness, and efficiency of the testing activities3.
✑ The other options are correct because: References =
✑ 1 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 10
✑ 2 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 11
✑ 3 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 12
✑ 4 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 13
✑ 5 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 97
✑ 6 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 98
✑ 7 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 14
✑ [8] ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 15
✑ [9] ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 16
✑ [10] ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 17
✑ [11] ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 18
✑ [12] ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0, 2023, p. 19

In maintenance testing, what is the relationship between impact analysis and regression testing?

1. A. Impact analysis requires a regression testing for only the tests that have detected faults in previous SW release
2. B. There is no relationship between impact analysis and regression testing.
3. C. Impact analysis requires a regression testing for all program elements which were newly integrated (new functionalities).
4. D. The impact analysis is used to evaluate the amount of regression testing to be performed.

Correct Answer: D
In maintenance testing, the relationship between impact analysis and regression testing is that the impact analysis is used to evaluate the amount of regression testing to be performed. Maintenance testing is a type of testing that is performed on an existing software product after it has been delivered or deployed, in order to ensure that it still meets its requirements and functions correctly after a change or a modification. Maintenance testing can be triggered by various reasons, such as corrective maintenance (fixing defects), adaptive maintenance (adapting to new environments), perfective maintenance (improving performance), preventive maintenance (avoiding future problems), etc. Impact analysis is a technique that is used to assess the extent and nature of changes introduced by maintenance activities on the software product or project. Impact analysis helps to identify which parts of the software product are affected by the changes, which parts need to be modified or updated accordingly, which parts need to be retested or verified for correctness or compatibility, etc. Regression testing is a type of testing that verifies that previously tested software still performs correctly after a change or a modification. Regression testing helps to detect any side effects or unintended consequences of maintenance activities on the software product’s functionality or quality. Regression testing can be performed at various levels and scopes depending on the impact analysis results. Therefore, in maintenance testing, impact analysis is used to evaluate the amount of regression testing to be performed. Verified References: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus - Springer, page 20.

Which of the following definitions is NOT true?

1. A. Test data preparation tools fill databases, create files or data transmissions to set up test data to be used during the execution of tests.
2. B. Test execution tools execute test objects using automated test scripts.
3. C. Test Management tools monitor and report on how a system behaves during the testing activities.
4. D. Test comparators determine differences between files, databases or test results.

Correct Answer: C
Test Management tools are designed to support the planning, execution, and monitoring of the testing process. They provide features for managing test cases, test runs, tracking defects, and reporting on testing activities. However, the statement in option C describes Test Management tools as monitoring and reporting on the system's behavior during testing activities, which is not accurate. Test Management tools focus on the testing process itself rather than on the behavior of the system under test.
✑ Test data preparation tools (A) indeed create and manage test data for use during test execution.
✑ Test execution tools (B) automate the execution of test cases and the comparison of actual outcomes against expected results.
✑ Test comparators (D) are tools that compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes, highlighting discrepancies.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it inaccurately describes the function of Test Management tools.