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ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2019)

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Question 1 Single choice

A diamond retailer is introducing a new stock taking system. Each diamond is assigned a character that represents the colour. The valid domain for the character ranges from D to Z. The colour is then graded using the following scale:

Which of the following test sets will provide the best equivalence partitioning coverage?

[K3] 2 credits
  1. A

    D, F, G, H, K, M, N, P, T, Z

  2. B

    D, G, K, N, S

  3. C

    A, E, H, L, P, T, ?

  4. D

    E, H, L, M, U,

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Correct answer: C

Question 2 Single choice

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 down--load.

Based on this information alone, which of the problems described hereafter exists in this defect report?

[K4] 3 credits
  1. A

    Lack of structured testing

  2. B

    Inadequate classification information

  3. C

    Insufficient isolation

  4. D

    Poorly documented steps to reproduce

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Correct answer: B

Question 3 Single choice

Working together with the test manager during test planning, which of the following activities is NOT expected to be performed by the test analyst?

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    Review the test estimates of the test manager

  2. B

    Review the test plan for non-functional testing

  3. C

    Organize adequate test resources

  4. D

    Being involved in risk management sessions

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Correct answer: C

Question 4 Single choice

A car navigation system needs to be integrated in the overall car software. Interoperability testing is thus considered to be important. Which of the following techniques is most likely be used to support interoperability tests?

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    Equivalence Partitioning

  2. B

    Statement testing

  3. C

    Vulnerability Scan

  4. D

    Defect Taxonomies

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Correct answer: A

Question 5 Single choice

In an organization using keyword-driven automation, which of the following activities typically is the responsibility of the test analyst?

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    Write the code to automate the key processes

  2. B

    Work with the users to define the key usability aspects of the software

  3. C

    Identify the key business processes that must be tested

  4. D

    Write manual tests for the key business processes that can then be automated

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Correct answer: C

Question 6 Single choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to when the test analyst should become involved
during different lifecycle models?

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    In a sequential V-model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

  2. B

    In Agile projects the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

  3. C

    In a sequential model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with software design

  4. D

    In an embedded iterative model the test analyst should expect to be involved in the standard planning and design aspects

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Correct answer: D

Question 7 Single choice

Which of the following statements fits the principles of experience-based testing?

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    Coverage calculations can be used to determine the amount of testing required

  2. B

    Different people will have a different experience level regarding usability testing

  3. C

    Models can be used to derive the required test cases

  4. D

    Experience in test execution is more important than experience in test design

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Correct answer: D

Question 8 Single choice

Supercar is an online vehicle sales website specializing in a single manufacturer's Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and saloons. A vehicle has two key elements, power unit and body style. The manufacturer offers three choices of power unit: petrol, diesel and hybrid. There are 3 main body styles:

Saloon, Hatchback and SUV. SUVs only come as petrol and diesel options. Hybrid is available for Hatchback only. The site will allow an order to be processed if at least one of the chosen vehicle configuration is in stock, otherwise a message will be displayed asking the user to try again later.

As a tester you are asked to review the "Supercar" specification before starting to design the corresponding test cases.

Which of the comments below would you make?

[K3] 2 credits
  1. A

    I have no comments, specification looks ok

  2. B

    Boundaries for stock levels are ambiguous

  3. C

    Dependencies power unit and body styles are ambiguous

  4. D

    It is not clear which message will be displayed when "out of stock"

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Correct answer: D

Question 9 Single choice

The use case will be used as a basis for the design of usability test scenario's. 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
  1. A

    Acceptance criteria not defined

  2. B

    Business priority is missing

  3. C

    Post condition not defined

  4. D

    Alternative flows are missing

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Correct answer: D

Question 10 Single choice

Which of the following criteria on test progress would enable the business to determine a likely `go live'
date?

(i) Number of tests planned versus number of tests executed

(ii) Number of high priority defects outstanding

(iii) The test team's timesheets in order to show how much effort has been devoted to testing

(iv) Number of tests passed and number failed

(v) Number of defects found in each development area

(vi) The rate at which defects are being found

[K2] 1 credit
  1. A

    (ii), (iii), (iv)

  2. B

    (i), (iii), (v)

  3. C

    (i), (ii), (vi)

  4. D

    (iv), (v), (vi)

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Correct answer: C