ISTQB Foundation Level CTFL-FOUNDATION Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  Which test level is concerned with testing the smallest bodies of software?

  A. Component test

  B. Feature test

  C. Functional test

  D. Subsystem test

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 12:

  Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be used as the basis for a test exit criteria?

  A. Cost of testing performed so far

  B. Number of unfixed defects

  C. Confidence of testers in tested code

  D. Test schedules

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 13:

  Which of the following statements contradicts the general principles of testing?

  A. If new defects are to be found, we should run the same test set more often.

  B. How testing is done, is based on the situation in a particular project.

  C. Testing is better if it starts at the beginning of a project.

  D. Most defects are found in a small subset of a system's modules.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 14:

  What is a peer review?

  A. An informal review without moderator

  B. A review done by developers and testers together

  C. A review done by developers only

  D. A review done by colleagues at the same organizational level

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 15:

  The following condition is given:

  Integer x, y;

  IF x > 0 AND x < 100

  y=y+x;

  END-IF

  Using boundary analysis for x, which test cases are required?

  A. -1, 0, 1, 99, 100, 101

  B. -1, 0, 100, 101

  C. -500, -10, 0, 1, 99, 100, 101, 500

  D. 0, 1, 99, 100

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 16:

  The following program part is given:

  IF (condition A) or (condition B)

  then DO C

  END IF.

  How many test cases are necessary in order to achieve 100% decision coverage?

  A. 4

  B. 1

  C. 3

  D. 2

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 17:

  Why is it important to select a test technique?

  A. Test techniques define the number of regression cycles, which in turn impact the project schedule.

  B. Selecting the right test technique in a given situation increases the effectiveness of the test process by creating tests with higher chance of finding bugs.

  C. The only way to test a software application is by using well proven test techniques.

  D. There are usually too many test cases that may be run on a system. Test technique help reduce the number of tests.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 18:

  Which two of the following statements are true?

  A- Software testing can be necessary to fulfill legal or contractual obligations.

  B- Software testing is done to essentially increase the quality of developers.

  C- Intensive testing can help reduce risks and problems during operation.

  D- Intensive testing is used to prove correctness.

  A. C and D are true, A and B are wrong.

  B. A and C are true, B and D are wrong.

  C. B and D are true, A and C are wrong.

  D. B and C are true, A and D are wrong.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 19:

  A "functional test" is...

  A. ...a test focused on the efficiency of the system.

  B. ...a dynamic test for which the tests are based on the specification of the test object.

  C. ...a static comparison of test and requirements specification of a test object.

  D. ...a test for which the test cases and test data are based on the structure of the test object.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 20:

  Which of the following sentences is correct?

  A. Functional and Structural tests can be performed at all test levels

  B. Functional tests can be performed at Unit and Integration test levels, while Structural tests can be performed at System test level.

  C. Functional and Structural test levels can be performed for all test types

  D. Functional tests can be performed at Integration and System test levels, while Structural tests can be performed at Unit test level.

  Correct Answer: A