A new Payroll system calculates the amount of tax that each employee must pay (TaxToPay) on their gross monthly salary (in (), and the net salary (NetSal) that they will receive after that amount of tax has been deducted It also calculates the amounts of tax (TaxPdYTD) and net salary (SalPdYTD) paid in the year to date (YTD) by adding them to the stored amounts from last month (for month 1 these will be zero), inputs Include Employee id (Empid) and Gross Salary this month (GrossSal). Tax Rate is looked up on the key of Employee Id, the amounts of tax and net salary paid in the year to date are looked up on the key of (Employee Id and [month * 1]) except that for month 1 they will be zero.
if both employees were paid the same in month 1 as in the current month 2. for which tax has now to be calculated, which data-driven input and expected output table is correct for this situation?
Table 1
Month Empid GrossSal TaxRate TaxToPay NetSal TaxPdYTD
2 1 2000 15 300 1700 600
2 2 2200 20 440 1760 880
Table 2
Month Empid GrossSal TaxRate TaxToPay NetSal SalPdYTD
2 1 2000 0.15 300 1700 600
2 2 2200 0.2 440 1760 880
Table 3
Month Empid GrossSal TaxToPay NetSal TaxPdYTD SalPdYTD
1 1 2000 300 1700 600 3400
1 2 2200 440 1760 880 3520
Table 4
Month Empid GrossSal TaxToPay NetSal TaxPdYTD SalPdYTD
2 1 2000 300 1700 600 3400
2 2 2200 440 1760 880 3520
SELECT ONE OPTION
Answer : C
Table 4 is the correct data-driven input and expected output table for this situation. It correctly calculates the TaxToPay based on the GrossSal and TaxRate, and then determines the NetSal by subtracting TaxToPay from GrossSal. Additionally, it accurately adds the TaxToPay to the previous month's TaxPdYTD and the NetSal to the previous month's SalPdYTD, which are both zero for month 1. This table aligns with the requirements that the tax and net salary paid in the year to date are looked up on the key of (Employee Id and [month - 1]) except for month 1 where they will be zero.
Reference= ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester documents and Training resources12.
How does static code analysis help reduce technical debt?
Answer : A
What is Static Code Analysis?
Static code analysis examines code without executing it, identifying issues such as inefficiencies, complexities, and vulnerabilities.
How It Reduces Technical Debt:
By pinpointing areas of inefficient or overly complex code, developers can address these issues early, reducing the accumulation of technical debt over time.
Security vulnerabilities identified through static analysis prevent future costly rework or fixes.
Analyzing the Options:
A: Correctly identifies the benefits of identifying inefficiencies, complexities, and insecure code.
B: Static analysis happens after code is written, not during the writing process.
C: Static analysis complements but does not replace code reviews.
D: Static analysis does not replace unit tests, as they serve different purposes.
Aligned with ISTQB Advanced Agile Technical Tester syllabus on technical debt management and the role of static code analysis.
When test cases are re-run after refactoring, what should always be verified?
Answer : C
Purpose of Test Case Refactoring:
Refactoring focuses on improving the structure of test cases without changing their behavior.
Key Verification After Refactoring:
Tests must produce the same results as before to confirm that refactoring has not altered functionality or introduced defects.
Analyzing the Options:
A: Branch coverage may change during refactoring, but consistent results are the primary focus.
B: Improved logging is desirable but not a critical verification.
D: Redundant test removal is unrelated to verifying unchanged behavior.
Aligned with ISTQB principles emphasizing consistency in test results after refactoring.
You are working on a project to develop an application that allows users to collaborate via bespoke, online whiteboards. The first release, delivering core functionality, highlighted misunderstandings of the user stories between testers, developers and the product owner during sprint development Since that release, the developers have agreed to implement a TDD approach for future software development.
Creation of the product backlog for the second release is underway and you have recommended to the project stakeholders that an atdd approach be adopted for the backlog's user stories. What would be a GOOD REASON for making this recommendation?
SELECT ONE OPTION
Answer : D
In order to create a shareable testing service from server or network traffic log data, which of the following types of tool would you use?
SELECT ONE OPTION
Which of the following is a primary goal for refactoring test cases?
Answer : A
Goals of Test Case Refactoring:
Refactoring aims to improve the quality of test cases while ensuring they continue to validate the product's functionality, especially after changes.
Analyzing the Options:
A: Ensuring the test cases adequately test the product aligns with the purpose of refactoring.
B: Detecting defects is a testing goal, not a specific purpose of refactoring.
C: Refactoring focuses on improving clarity and maintainability, not on UAT usability.
D: Reducing detail is not a primary objective; retaining adequate coverage is crucial.
Consistent with ISTQB Agile Technical Tester syllabus focusing on maintaining test coverage and functionality after refactoring.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
Answer : C
Definition of Test Automation:
Test automation is not a procedure, objective, or methodology. Instead, it is a strategic approach to automate testing activities to improve efficiency and coverage.
Strategic Nature:
The ISTQB syllabus defines test automation as a strategy that integrates automated tests into the development lifecycle.
Conclusion:
Option C is correct as test automation aligns with the definition of a strategy.