BCS ta12 practice test
ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Test Analyst Exam
Question 1
To enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of the test design phase the purchase of a test
design tool is being considered. Which one of the statements hereafter best characterizes a test
design tool?
[K2] 1 credit
- A. It validates models of the software
- B. It enables tests to be executed automatically
- C. It enables individual tests to be traced to requirements
- D. It generates test inputs or executable tests from requirements
Answer:
D
Question 2
In an organization using keyword-driven automation, which of the following activities typically is the
responsibility of the test analyst?
[K2] 1 credit
- A. Write the code to automate the key processes
- B. Work with the users to define the key usability aspects of the software
- C. Identify the key business processes that must be tested
- D. Write manual tests for the key business processes that can then be automated
Answer:
C
Question 3
Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available so low, that he decides to
research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior
teas via the web. His market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with
graphics that are fast to load, has high availability, superior usability and fast response times.
The website will offer the following:
- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product,
but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock
purchasing levels)
- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
- Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three
developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have technical
skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he
wants the website to be completed quickly.
The test basis contains the following:
- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site
- HTML pages developed to date.
- A statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should
be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the
nature of Kens overall objectives.
Which of the following represents the best choice of testing techniques in this scenario?
[K4] 3 credits
- A. Equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis using the storyboard ideas as a basis to maximize functional coverage.
- B. Decision testing to ensure that there is no redundant code
- C. Exploratory testing to maximize the value of the team’ experience
- D. State transition testing to test the web site’s availability statuses
Answer:
C
Question 4
Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available so low, that he decides to
research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior
teas via the web. His market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with
graphics that are fast to load, has high availability, superior usability and fast response times.
The website will offer the following:
- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product,
but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock
purchasing levels)
- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
- Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three
developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have technical
skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he
wants the website to be completed quickly.
The test basis contains the following:
- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site
- HTML pages developed to date.
- A statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should
be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the
nature of Kens overall objectives.
We now make the assumption that in the scenario described as above, exploratory testing was
selected as being the main test technique. You have now been given the task of specifying, executing
and recording the exploratory test sessions.
Select TWO of the options below to define what you will typically use for specifying, executing and
recording the sessions?
[K3] 2 credits
- A. Record the results in email and send the email to the test manager.
- B. Use external testers on the team to provide a new approach and fresh view to the testing effort.
- C. Create test charters for planned test session.
- D. Use debriefing sessions with stakeholders and other testers to discuss the findings and new risks identified.
- E. Define concrete test cases to be executed by the developers.
Answer:
C, D
Question 5
Consider the following description in a defect report Nasty bug trashed contents of new file that I
created by formatting some text in symbol font, wasting my time.
Which TWO of the following comments would you immediately make based on the defect
description above?
[K4] 3 credits, 1 out of 2 correct 1 credit
- A. Needs to be neutralized
- B. Steps to reproduce are unclear
- C. No attempt to isolate the defect
- D. More than one defect in one report
- E. Possible duplicate
Answer:
A, B
Question 6
Your test team is currently executing interoperability testing. Consider the following excerpt from the
failure description of an interoperability defect report:
1.Connect external camera to a Windows Vista PC.
2.Start the camera application on the PC. Application starts normally and recognizes connected
camera.
3.Attempt to download the recorded data from the camera.
4.Data does not download.
5.Attempt to download the data three times. Data will not download.
Based on this information alone, which of the problems described hereafter exists in this defect
report?
[K4] 3 credits
- A. Lack of structured testing
- B. Inadequate classification information
- C. Insufficient isolation
- D. Poorly documented steps to reproduce
Answer:
B
Question 7
Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available so low, that he decides to
research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior
teas via the web. His market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with
graphics that are fast to load, has high availability, superior usability and fast response times.
The website will offer the following:
- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product,
but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock
purchasing levels)
- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
- Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three
developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have technical
skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he
wants the website to be completed quickly.
The test basis contains the following:
- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site
- HTML pages developed to date.
- A statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should
be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the
nature of Kens overall objectives.
Which TWO of the following items may more frequently need to be explained in greater detail for
non-functional defect reports than for a functional defect report?
[K2] 1 credit
- A. Expected results
- B. Steps to reproduce the defect
- C. Test data used to identify the fault
- D. Level of load on the system at the time of failure
- E. Actual results
Answer:
A, D
Question 8
Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available so low, that he decides to
research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior
teas via the web. His market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with
graphics that are fast to load, has high availability, superior usability and fast response times.
The website will offer the following:
- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product,
but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock
purchasing levels)
- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions
- Provide the customer to give general feedback
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three
developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have technical
skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he
wants the website to be completed quickly.
The test basis contains the following:
- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site
- HTML pages developed to date.
- A statement of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should
be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the
nature of Kens overall objectives.
How does phase containment contribute to reducing the cost of development?
[K2] 1 credit
- A. By eliminating defects as early as possible to minimize defect propagation
- B. By ensuring that the deliverables from any life cycle phase are tested only in that phase
- C. By using specific test techniques at each level and only at that level
- D. By concentrating the testing effort on the phases where failures occur
Answer:
A
Question 9
You are starting to review some of the incident reports that have been submitted as a result of test
execution.
Which THREE of the comments would be your main findings when you have reviewed the following
incident report?
[K4] 3 credits, 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit
- A. Should have been two defect reports
- B. Ambiguous description
- C. Both severity and priority do not make sense
- D. Actual cause is missing
- E. Reproducibility is not indicated
- F. Defect type is missing
- G. Date to be fixed not defined
Answer:
A, B, E
Question 10
The use case will be used as a basis for the design of usability test scenarios. As a tester you are
asked to review the ATM use case from the perspective of usability testing.
As a tester you are asked to review the ATM use case provided below. The use case will be used as a
basis
for
functionality
testing
to
be
performed
later.
Which one of the comments, described hereafter, would be the MOST important one you would
make?
[K3] 2 credits
- A. Acceptance criteria not defined
- B. Business priority is missing
- C. Post condition not defined
- D. Alternative flows are missing
Answer:
D