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1. An input field takes the year of birth between 1900 and 2004 The boundary values for testing this field are a. 0,1900,2004,2005 b. 1900, 2004 c. 1899,1900,2004,2005 d. 1899, 1900, 1901,2003,2004,2005 2. Which one of the following are non-functional testing methods? a. System testing b. Usability testing c. Performance testing d. Both b & c 3. Which of the following tools would be involved in the automation of regression test? a. Data tester b. Boundary tester c. Capture/Playback d. Output comparative 4. Incorrect form of Logic coverage is: a. Statement Coverage b. Pole Coverage c. Condition Coverage d. Path Coverage 5. Which of the following is not a quality characteristic listed in ISO 9126 Standard? a. Functionality b. Usability c. Supportability d. Maintainability 6. To test a function, the programmer has to write a _________, which calls the function to be tested and passes it test data. a. Stub b. Driver c. Proxy d. None of the above

1 We split testing into distinct stages primarily because: a) Each test stage has a different purpose. b) It is easier to manage testing in stages. c) We can run different tests in different environments. d) The more stages we have, the better the testing. 2 Which of the following is likely to benefit most from the use of test tools providing test capture and replay facilities? a) Regression testing b) Integration testing c) System testing d) User acceptance testing 3 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? a) A minimal test set that achieves 100% LCSAJ coverage will also achieve 100% branch coverage. b) A minimal test set that achieves 100% path coverage will also achieve 100% statement coverage. c) A minimal test set that achieves 100% path coverage will generally detect more faults than one that achieves 100% statement coverage. d) A minimal test set that achieves 100% statement coverage will generally detect more faults than one that achieves

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 7   Questions: You have raised a fault, but Development are unable to reproduce it. What should your next step be? a) Let development sign off the bug as not reproducible. b) Sign off the bug yourself as not reproducible. c) Tell development the bug definitely exists and you will not pass it unless fixed. d) Re-test and upon confirmation provide more detailed information to Development, talking them through each stage if necessary.     Answers: The answer is (d) – it might be our environment or it could have been fixed by some other fault fix in the new version.  

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 6       Questions:   In testing the above application you identify what you believe to be a fault – instead of printing the message concerning the type of triangle in a separate dialog box the application is printing the message in the space between the 3 text fields and the OK button. What should your next step be (answer and state why)? a) Continue testing to the end of the script, and then report the bug. b) Stop testing, report the bug immediately, then continue alternative scripts c) Stop testing, report the bug and await a fix. d) Continue testing and report the bug later, along with those found in other scripts   Answers:   This is not a serious problem. The message is being printed. The best solution would be (a) or (d) – it is essential that faults be raised as soon as possible so that Development can fix them. However this is dependent on the severity and priority of the fault. This fault is not st

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 5     Question:    You have been assigned to test the new Triangle Determination Application. The screen consists of three text fields and a single button. The user is expected to enter an integer value into each of the three text fields. Upon hitting the OK button the program will print a message in a separate dialog box stating whether the triangle is scalene (all sides are different lengths), isosceles (two sides are the same length), or equilateral (all three sides are the same length). Write a set of test cases (i.e. specific sets of data) that you feel would adequately test this program. Write the tests so that someone other thanyou can run them.   Answers:   Do you have a test case: 1. for a valid scalene triangle? 2. for a valid equilateral triangle? 3. for a valid isosceles triangle? 4. for each of the three permutations of two equal sides in valid isosceles triangles? 5. in which one side has a len

ISTQB Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 4    Questions: How would you define a good test? Answers: A good test is one that can potentially find a fault in the system. If this test does not find a fault then it will give us a certain amount of confidence. Tests must also be efficient – we should not have tests which all do the same thing. For example, a test should be able to run without dependencies. So running Test A shouldn't be hindered by Test B executions.  Also, if Test C contains a duplication of Test B it might not be necessary to Test it too.

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 3       Questions:   Do you consider positive or negative testing to be most important or trying to break the system - and why?   Answers:   They are as important as each other. However testers need to have a different mindset to developers and therefore should actively look for potential faults. If we only concentrate on positive tests (show that the system does what it should do) then we will potentially experience problems when the system goes live. If we only concentrate on negative tests (showing the system doesn’t do what it shouldn’t) then again we could potentially miss significant faults. However if we look primarily at breaking the system then we may find lots of faults (the what if scenarios) but we may not establish if the system is going to meet the users needs and requirements. A balance is needed with all three approaches. 

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 2 Question: In running a test you find the actual result does not match the expected result – what would you do? Answer: The tester should first establish whether the reason is because of a test fault (i.e. they have made a mistake) or whether it is an environment fault. If neither of these are true then they should then check to see whether this fault has already been raised. If not then either raise the fault or more preferable – talk to the development group to check the fault out.

ISTQB Question Dumps For Software Testing -  Part 1   Question :   What statement do you consider to be most important and why?   a) Testing has the primary intent of showing the system meets the users needs. b) Testing has the primary intent of finding faults   Answer   They are both correct! The purpose of testing is to find faults AND ensure it meets the users needs (fit for purpose).  

Q1 A deviation from the specified or expected behaviour that is visible to end-users is called a) an error b) a fault c) a failure d) a defect Q2 Regression testing should be performed: v) every week w) after the software has changed x) as often as possible y) when the environment has changed  z) when the project manager says a) v & w are true, x, y & z are false b) w, x & y are true, v & z are false c) w & y are true, v, x & z are false d) w is true, v, x, y & z are false Q3 IEEE 829 test plan documentation standard contains all of the following except a) test items b) test deliverables c) test tasks d) test specifications Q4 When should testing be stopped? a) when all the planned tests have been run b) when time has run out c) when all faults have been fixed correctly d) it depends on the risks for the system being tested Q5 Order numbers on a stock control system can range between 10000 and 99999 inclusiv