Question 1

Which of the following statements refers to a good testing practice that applies to all software development lifecycles?

Options :

A :

Each test level should have its own specific test objectives that should be consistent with the software development lifecycle phase or type of activities it addresses

B :

Test analysis and design for any test levels should begin as soon as coding is complete, and all system components are available for testing

C :

The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation

D :

All the tests should be automated and run as part of the continuous integration process with every software change

Answer: A

Question 2

Which ONE of the following options isNOTa benefit oftest automation?

Options :

A : Reduced test execution times

B : More objective assessment

C : Prevention of simple human errors

D : Eliminating completely the need for manual testing

Answer: D

Question 3

Which of the following statement about the shift-left approach is false?

Options :

A : The shift-left approach can only be implemented with test automation

B : The shift-left approach in testing is compatible with DevOps practices

C : The shift-left approach can involve security vulnerabilities

D : The shift-left approach can be supported by static analysis tools

Answer: A

Question 4

Consider the following user story about the authentication functionality of an e-commerce website: "As a logged-in user, I want to change my current password with a new one, so that I can make my account safer". The following are some of the acceptance criteria defined for the user story:

[a] After the logged-in user has successfully changed his password, an email confirming the change must be sent to him

[b] To successfully change the password, the logged-in user must enter the current password, enter a new valid password, and finally confirm by pressing the 'Change Password' button

[c] To be valid, the new password entered by the logged-in user is not only required to meet the criteria related to the length and type of characters, but must also be different form the last 5 passwords of that user

[d] A dedicated error message must be presented to the logged-in user when he enters a wrong current password

[e] A dedicated error message must be presented to the logged-in user when he enters the correct current password, but enters an invalid password

Based only on the given information, which of the following ATDD tests is most likely to be written first?

Options :

A : The logged-in user enters a wrong current password and views the dedicated error message

B :

The logged-in user enters the correct current password, enters a valid new password (different from the last 5 passwords), presses the Change Password' button, and finally receives the e-mail confirming that the password has been successfully changed

C :

The logged-in user enters the correct current password, enters an invalid password, and finally views the dedicated error

D :

The logged-in user submits a purchase order containing ten items, selects to pay with a Visa credit card, enters credit card information of a valid card, presses the 'Confirm' button, and finally views the dedicated message confirming that the purchase has been successful

Answer: B

Question 5

A test status report should:

Options :

A :

specify the impediments to carrying out the planned test activities in the reporting period and the corresponding solutions put in place to remove them

B :

be produced as part of test completion activities and report unmitigated product risks to support the decision whether or not to release the product

C :

always be based on the same template within an organization, as its structure and contents should not be affected by the audience to which the report is presented

D :

specify the lines of communication between testing, other lifecycle activities, and within the organization that were chosen at the outset of the test project

Answer: A