BCS TA12 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Working together with the test manager during test planning, which of the following activities is NOT expected to be performed by the test analyst?

[K2] 1 credit

AReview the test estimates of the test manager

BReview the test plan for non-functional testing

COrganize adequate test resources

DBeing involved in risk management sessions

Answer : C

Question 2

Tax system

A tax system needs to be updated due to new legislation. For a person with a salary of less than

20.000 and who is married, the tax needs to be re-calculated. If the person also has more than two and less than five children, an additional 10% reduction is applicable.

How many cases are required to test the ''Tax system'' specification using a decision table which is not collapsed?

[K3] 2 credits

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following BEST explains the use of cause-effect graphing?

[K2] 1 credit

AUseful to gain a graphical overview of a program's logical structure and are typically used as the basis for creating decision tables.

BUsed with the purpose that with a limited set of test cases a reasonable level of coverage can be achieved.

CUsed to test the ability of the software to enter into and exit from defined states via valid and invalid transitions.

DUsed as a clear method to verify testing of all pertinent combinations of conditions and to verify that all possible combinations are handled by the software under test.

Answer : A

Question 4

According to the ISTQB Advanced syllabus, which of the following would be the MOST effective method of communication between test team members who are distributed across several time zones?

[K2] 1 credit

AAccurate recording of defect information in the defect tracking system

BAccepting frequent builds from the developers to keep all testers working on the same version at the same time

CSkype meetings for personal interaction

DWeekly, mandatory meeting with all personnel present

Answer : A

Question 5

Which of the following criteria on test progress would enable the business to determine a likely 'go live' date?

(i) Number of tests planned versus number of tests executed

(ii) Number of high priority defects outstanding

(iii) The test team's timesheets in order to show how much effort has been devoted to testing

(iv) Number of tests passed and number failed

(v) Number of defects found in each development area

(vi) The rate at which defects are being found

[K2] 1 credit

A(ii), (iii), (iv)

B(i), (iii), (v)

C(i), (ii), (vi)

D(iv), (v), (vi)

Answer : C

Question 6

As a test analyst you are involved in the early stages of an acceptance test for a Product Data Management system. You are asked to write test designs and test cases based on use cases. An early version of the system is also already available. It is a known fact that on the implementation level many things will change (including the user-interface). The tests will be carried by end-users with much domain knowledge who have also been involved in the project defining the user requirements and reviewing documentation.

What is the BEST option regarding the level of detail and documentation required for test cases in the project?

[K4] 3 credits

ADetailed concrete test cases since many re-runs of the tests are expected

BLogical test cases supported by concrete test cases to allow for traceability and enable future changes

CConcrete test cases only since the end-users have extensive domain knowledge

DLogical test cases only since the end-user have extensive domain knowledge and many changes are expected thus reducing testware maintenance effort

Answer : D

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to when the test analyst should become involved during different lifecycle models?

[K2] 1 credit

AIn a sequential V-model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

BIn Agile projects the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with coding

CIn a sequential model project the test analyst should start test analysis and design concurrently with software design

DIn an embedded iterative model the test analyst should expect to be involved in the standard planning and design aspects

Answer : D

BCS ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level- Test Analyst TA12 Exam Practice Test