ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) Sample Questions:

1. While identifying scenario's for the use case "copy A4 - A4" for a new copier, the following scenario's were identified:
Basic scenario: single side to single side Deviations: single side to double side, copy of a set, copy using the automatic document feeder Failures: no paper in paper tray, paper jam, out of staples
How many test cases will be needed to achieve minimum coverage?
[K3] 2 credits

A) 5
B) 4
C) 1
D) 7

2. How many invalid test cases can be identified from the "Route Calculation" state table provided?
You may assume all actions are different and independent.
[K3] 3 credits

A) 8
B) 102
C) 12
D) 6

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 Ken's 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) Use external testers on the team to provide a new approach and fresh view to the testing effort.
B) Use debriefing sessions with stakeholders and other testers to discuss the findings and new risks identified.
C) Create test charters for planned test session.
D) Record the results in email and send the email to the test manager.
E) Define concrete test cases to be executed by the developers.

4. Consider the following decision table, How many cases are left when this decision table is collapsed?

[K3] 3 credits

A) 5
B) 4
C) 2
D) 3

5. During the test execution defects are found on non-compliancy to requirements, calculations that produce incorrect results, and improper handling of data or situations.
Which of the following test types is most likely being performed?
[K2] 1 credit

A) Accuracy testing
B) Suitability testing
C) Interoperability testing
D) Usability testing

Solutions: