BCS TA12 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

How do user stories and testing relate in an agile project?

[K2] 1 credit

AUser stories provide the flow of events which are to be used by the tester to define test cases.

BUser stories provide the user requirement and acceptance criteria being two important inputs for the tester.

CThe tester will typically gather and document the user stories, and use them for testing.

DUser stories drive the regression test.

Answer : B

Question 2

Supercar

Supercar is an online vehicle sales website specializing in single manufacturer's Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and saloons. A vehicle has two key elements, power unit and body style. The manufacturer offers three choices of power unit: petrol, diesel and hybrid. There are 3 main body styles: Saloon, Hatchback and SUV. SUVs only come as petrol and diesel options. Hybrid is available for Hatchback only. The site will allow an order to be processed if the chosen vehicle configurations are in stock, otherwise a message will be displayed asking the user to try again later.

Based on the specification the following classification tree has been developed:

Based on the ''Supercar'' classification tree the following positive test cases have been created:

Which test case is needed to complete the set?

[K3] 2 credits

APower Unit: Hybrid, Body Style: Saloon

BPower Unit: Diesel, Body Style: Hatchback

CPower Unit: Petrol, Body Style: Saloon

DPower Unit: Hybrid, Body Style: Hatchback

Answer : D

Question 3

As a test analyst you are gathering data to support accurate metrics. Which of the following metrics would be MOST appropriate to use to monitor product quality?

[K2] 1 credit

ADefects found versus defects expected

BTests run and tests passed

CTest resources spent versus budget

DCompliance to entry criteria

EProduct risks outstanding and new risks introduced

Answer : A, B, E

Question 4

Which of the following tasks and responsibilities do NOT belong to that of a test analyst in the context of evaluating exit criteria and reporting?

[K2] 1 credit

AThe test analyst should be able to use the reporting tools

BThe test analyst is responsible for supplying accurate information

CThe test analyst will contribute to the final report at the end of the testing

DThe test analyst should write final test reports objectively

Answer : D

Question 5

You are a test analyst in the banking domain. You have received the following requirement:

''The system shall allow cash advances of at least 200 Euros for all supported credit cards. The correct list of credit cards is American Express, Diners, VISA, Mastercard and Eurocard.

Which one of the findings described below is true regarding this requirement?

[K3] 2 credits

AThe requirement is ambiguous in terms of supported cards

BThe paragraph indicates potential performance problems

CThe paragraph is unclear in terms of advance limits

DThe paragraph indicates potential usability problems

Answer : C

Question 6

You are working as a tester on a project to develop a point-of-sales system for grocery stores. Which of the following is a product risk that could be identified for such a system?

[K3] 2 credits

AThe arrival of a more reliable competing product on the market

BDelivery of an incomplete test release to the first cycle of system test

CAn excessively high number of defect fixes fail during re-testing

DFailure to accept allowed credit cards

Answer : D

Question 7

What is the MOST important reason why test conditions should be understandable by stakeholders?

[K2] 1 credit

AThey should be able to review the test conditions and provide feedback to the test analyst

BThey should be able to use them as a basis for designing test cases

CThey should be able to use them to establish traceability to requirements

DTest documentation should always be understandable by all stakeholders

Answer : A

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