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Question 1

In an organization using keyword-driven automation, which of the following activities typically is the responsibility of the test analyst?

[K2] 1 credit

AWrite the code to automate the key processes

BWork with the users to define the key usability aspects of the software

CIdentify the key business processes that must be tested

DWrite manual tests for the key business processes that can then be automated

Answer : C

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following is a type of testing that someone in the role of a test analyst, working with the test manager, should typically consider and plan for?

[K2] 1 credit

ASecurity testing

BReliability testing

CAccessibility testing

DPerformance testing

Answer : C

Question 4

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 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

Consider the following decision table,

How many cases are left when this decision table is collapsed?

[K3] 3 credits

Answer : C

Question 7

Your test team is currently executing interoperability testing. Consider the following excerpt from the failure description of an interoperability defect report:

Connect external camera to a Windows Vista PC.

Start the camera application on the PC. Application starts normally and recognizes connected camer

Attempt to download the recorded data from the camera.

Data does not download.

Attempt to download the data three times. Data will not down---load.

Based on this information alone, which of the problems described hereafter exists in this defect report?

[K4] 3 credits

ALack of structured testing

BInadequate classification information

CInsufficient isolation

DPoorly documented steps to reproduce

Answer : B

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst ATA Exam Practice Test