BCS tta1 practice test

ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Technical Test Analyst Exam


Question 1

Exhibit:

You have now also been given the task to identify the key fields for logging the incident reports. So
far the following fields have been in use in the Excel sheet:
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Incident description
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Date
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Author
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State
Which of the following would you recommend as the best combination of fields to add?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. Priority, version of software under test, incident identification B.Date to be fixed, priority, incident identification C.Developer assigned to the fix, version of software under test, incident identification D.Priority, version of software under test, date to be fixed
Answer:

A

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Question 2

Exhibit:

Identify TWO main advantages of this approach to incident management. (3 credits, for 1 out of 2
correct 1 credit)
Number of correct answers: 2

  • A. Quick to set up and cheap B.Electronic rather than manual C.Allows attachments (e.g. screen prints) to be linked to the incident reports D.Can easily be integrated with open source tools E.Large files are not a problem
Answer:

A, B

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Question 3

Exhibit:

Identify the most significant risk introduced by this approach to incident management.
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. Excel list may not be in synchronisation with Word documents B.Low level of usability C.Spreadsheet/text files may not be complete D.Does not map to IEEE 1044
Answer:

A

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Question 4

The development manager asks you to identify suitable test coverage entry criteria for a component
test. Which TWO of the following would you recommend as appropriate for entry criteria to a
component testing phase?
Number of correct answers: 2

  • A. 100% statement coverage B.No critical outstanding defects C.Test log available D.Code review completed E.Static analysis shows no major violations
Answer:

D, E

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Question 5

Defects are discovered through test analysis and design because
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. the tasks involve extracting information from the test basis B.developers are involved in writing test cases C.the cost of fixing a defect will increase if found later on D.the author of the test basis will have made errors
Answer:

A

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Question 6

In which of the following test documents would you expect to find the preconditions to start
executing a set of test cases?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. Level test plan B.Test procedure specification C.Test design specification D.Master test plan
Answer:

B

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Question 7

As a technical test analyst, you are involved in a risk analysis session using the Failure Mode and
Effect Analysis technique. You are calculating risk priorities. Which of the following are the major
factors in this exercise?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. Severity and priority B.Functionality, reliability, usability, maintainability, efficiency and portability C.Likelihood and impact D.Financial damage, frequency of use and external visibility
Answer:

C

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Question 8

As a technical test analyst, you have found out during test case design that the design document is
incomplete. Which is an example of a good way to communicate that problem in an email?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. E-mail: Until I have received an updated version of the design document, I will not do any work on the test design. B.E-mail: When will it be possible to receive the missing information? Test design is impeded by a lack of clarity here. C.E-mail: Here we go again. The developer gave us incomplete and ambiguous design specifications. Typical. D.Do not communicate the problem, just log the delaying effect of the information problem and be ready to explain the delays to the test manager later.
Answer:

B

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Question 9

As a technical test analyst, which documents would you typically create?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. Test plan, test design, test cases and test log B.Test plan, test log, test design and test summary report C.Test script, test log, incident report and test design D.Incident report, test item transmittal report, test cases and test procedure
Answer:

C

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Question 10

Which of the following is an example of testing as part of the software design phase?
Number of correct answers: 1

  • A. A design review meeting B.An architect translating requirements into design C.Performing unit tests against design D.A test log showing code coverage achieved
Answer:

A

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