CTFL_UK_Syll2018 ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018 - UK only) - Practice Questions

Question 10 (Topic 21, Mix Questions Set A)

What test roles (or parts in the testing process) is a developer most likely to perform?

(i) Executing component integration tests.

(ii) Static analysis.

(iii) Setting up the test environment.

(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated.

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(i) and (ii)
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(i) and (iv)
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(ii) and (iii)
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(iii) and (iv)

Reference / correct answer:

(i) and (ii)

(i) Executing component integration tests is usually done by developers. Developers are usually responsible for unit and component integration testing. Independent testing usually follows at system and acceptance test levels.

(ii) Static analysis is usually done by developers because: it requires an understanding of the code and therefore the person doing this needs skills in the programming language; and it can be done as soon as the code is written. Therefore it is quick and effective for the developer to do it. The risk of a lack of test independence can be mitigated by performing independent system and acceptance testing.

(iii) Setting up the test environment is an activity typically performed by a tester. It may require support from developers and staff from other departments and on some occasions environments could be set up by developers. However, it is a task that could be done by a tester rather than a developer.

(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated is typically a decision made by the test leader, who will consult other staff in the decision-making process. Developers may be involved and their skills may be required to automate some tests. However, the decision on how much to automate should not be made by developers.

Question 11 (Topic 21, Mix Questions Set A)

Which of the following is true about the V-model?

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It has the same steps as the waterfall model for software development.
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It is referred to as a cyclical model for software development.
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It enables the production of a working version of the system as early as possible.
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It enables test planning to start as early as possible.

Question 12 (Topic 21, Mix Questions Set A)

The purpose of requirement phase is:

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To freeze requirements
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To understand user needs
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To define the scope of testing
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All of the above

CTFL_UK_Syll2018 – ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018 - UK only)