CTAL-TA_Syll2019 Practice Exam Questions with Answers ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2019) Certification

The correct answer isD.Traceability documentation.

Traceability documentation

Traceability documentation is a way of linking the requirements and use cases to the test cases, test results, and other artifacts that are related to them. It helps to ensure the completeness, consistency, and coverage of the testing process, as well as to facilitate the impact analysis, change management, and defect tracking.Traceability documentation should be added to the checklist for the requirements/use case review, as it is an important part of the test analyst’s role and responsibilities1.

References=

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst2, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process
• ISTQB Test Analyst Syllabus and Study Guide3, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process
• Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) - A Complete Guide4, Section 1. What is Requirements Traceability Matrix?

Classification trees are a combinatorial testing technique that allows the tester to represent the data items and their values in a graphical form, and to exclude certain combinations by using constraints or rules. Classification trees can help the tester to visualize and organize the test data, and to generate test cases that cover all relevant combinations of values. The other techniques do not provide a convenient way to exclude certain combinations, or require more complex mathematical calculations. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Classification Tree Method for Test Design2, section “Classification Tree Method”
• Classification Tree Method - Tutorialspoint3, section “Classification Tree Method”

A decision table is collapsed when duplicate or impossible cases are removed. In this decision table, there are two duplicate cases: column 2 and column 4 have the same actions (A1 and A2), and column 5 and column 6 have the same action (A1). There are also two impossible cases: column 7 and column 8 have no actions, which means that there is no outcome for these combinations of conditions. Therefore, after collapsing the decision table, only two cases are left: column 1 and column 3, which have different actions (A1 and A2 for column 1, and A1 for column 3). References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Decision Table-Based Testing2, section “Don’t Care Entries and Rule Counts”
• A Guide on Building Decision Tables3, section “How to ensure that the Table is Complete?”

Incident logging and reporting is an important part of incident management, as it helps to document the incident details, communicate the incident status, and analyze the incident causes and impacts1. One of the steps in incident logging and reporting is to identify and log any new risks that have surfaced as a result of the incident2. This helps to assess the severity and priority of the incident, as well as to plan for risk mitigation and contingency actions3. Debugging the code and updating the test automation are not part of incident logging and reporting, but rather part of incident resolution and recovery4. None is not a valid answer, as there is always room for improvement in incident management5.

References = 1: 5 Steps to Create an Effective Incident Reporting Procedure 2: 12 Things To Include In An Incident Report Log (Full Guide) 3: Incident reporting procedure example and flow chart 4: What is incident management? Steps, tips, and best practices 5: Incident Management: Process, System, & Tools

The correct answer isD.The story contains more than one item of functionality.

The story contains more than one item of functionality

A user story should be small, simple, and focused on one item of functionality that delivers value to the user. This story combines two items of functionality: querying the balance and withdrawing money. These items could be separated into two different stories, each with its own acceptance criteria and priority.This would make the stories easier to understand, estimate, test, and deliver1.

References=

• User Stories | Examples and Template | Atlassian2, Section User story best practices
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst3, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process
• ISTQB Test Analyst Syllabus and Study Guide4, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process

The classification tree shows the combinations of power units and body styles for the Supercar online vehicle sales website. Since SUVs are not available in hybrid, and the existing test cases already cover petrol SUV, electric saloon, and petrol hatchback, the missing test case is hybrid hatchback to achieve minimum class coverage. References = ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst, Section 3.2.3, Classification Trees1; ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL) Exam Study Guide, Section 3.2.3, Classification Trees2

This is an effective method to employ business users in your testing effort because it allows them to leverage their domain knowledge and experience without requiring them to have technical skills or testing tools. Test charters are high-level descriptions of the test objectives, scope, and approach that guide the testers to explore the system and report any issues they find. Test charters are flexible and can be adapted to different test levels and types. They are also suitable for the V-model development lifecycle, which emphasizes verification and validation at each stage of the development process1

References =

• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019, Section 3.2.3.2, page 482
• Exploratory Testing: An Agile Approach | Software Testing Help3
• Exploratory Testing: What are Test Charters? | TestLodge Blog4

The agile development model requires the earliest involvement from the test analyst because it is a flexible and iterative approach that delivers software in short cycles called sprints. The test analyst plays a key role in planning, designing, executing, and reporting on the testing activities for each sprint. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Overview of Syllabi1, page 10
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst2, page 2
• Understanding the SDLC: Software Development Lifecycle Explained3, section “Agile model”

The correct answer isA.Execute test case A on iOS and Android (latest version) using FireFox (latest version).

Execute test case A on iOS and Android (latest version) using FireFox (latest version)

This is an example of an adaptability test that should be executed by a Test Analyst because it tests the compatibility and functionality of the system across different platforms, devices, and browsers.It verifies that the system can work correctly and reliably in various environments and scenarios that the users may encounter1.

References=

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst2, Section 3.2.2 Adaptability
• ISTQB Test Analyst Syllabus and Study Guide3, Section 3.2.2 Adaptability
• Adaptability Test - Candidate Screening Assessment | HiPeople4, Section 1. What is the Adaptability Test?

Functional appropriateness is the degree to which a product or system provides functions that meet stated and implied needs when used under specified conditions1. It is typically tested during system testing, which is the process of testing an integrated system to verify that it meets specified requirements2. System testing is conducted after component testing and before acceptance testing, and it covers both functional and non-functional aspects of the system3. References = ISO 25010, section A.1; ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019, section 1.3.1; Test Automation Fundamentals, section A.1.

The test execution phase involves running the test cases and comparing the actual results with the expected results. The test analyst is responsible for analysing any anomalies or deviations from the expected results and determining their root causes. This task helps to identify defects, report them, and track their resolution. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) Phases, Entry, Exit Criteria2, section “Test Execution Phase”
• Test Execution Tutorial: Detailed Guide With Best Practices3, section “Activities of Test Execution”

The equivalence partitions are based on the size of the carpet purchase and the installation price. There are four possible sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large. There are three possible prices: $5, $4, and $2 per square yard. The smallest set of test conditions that covers all the equivalence partitions is to test each size with its corresponding price, plus a no purchase scenario. Option C is the only one that does that. Option A does not test the large and extra large sizes. Option B does not test the extra large size. Option D tests more than the minimum required. References = ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst, page 50, section 4.1.2.2.

Test conditions are the inputs and expected outputs of a test case, based on the requirements. To identify the test conditions from REQ2 and REQ3, we need to consider all the possible combinations of the categories of hours exposed to the sun (A, B, C) and the labels of sun intensity (low, medium, high, extreme). There are 12 such combinations in total. However, the three test cases given only cover 3 of them: A-low, C-medium, and A-low. Therefore, there are 9 test conditions that are not covered by the test cases. However, some of these test conditions are invalid or impossible, such as A-extreme or C-low, because the sun intensity is correlated with the hours exposed to the sun. Therefore, we need to exclude these invalid test conditions from the count. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun intensity is usually low before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., medium between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., high between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and extreme between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the summer or at high altitudes. Based on this information, we can assume that the valid test conditions are:

• A-low
• A-medium
• B-medium
• B-high
• C-high
• C-extreme

These six test conditions are not covered by the three test cases, so the answer is C. 6. References = ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst (Section 3.2.1), Be Safe in the Sun (Section 2.1)

Pairwise testing is a technique that reduces the number of test cases by testing only pairs of values for each data item, instead of testing all possible combinations. Pairwise testing is based on the assumption that most defects are caused by interactions of at most two factors. Pairwise testing can be applied to this problem using the classification tree, which shows the data items and their values. By using pairwise testing, the number of test cases will be lower than exhaustive testing, which would require testing every combination of values for each data item. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Data Combination Test (DCoT) | TMap2, section “Coverage level”
• Pairwise Software Testing - GeeksforGeeks3, section “Introduction”

The correct answer is C. All the expected environments and combinations.

All the expected environments and combinations

Interoperability testing should target all the expected environments and combinations that the system will interact with in the real world.This will ensure that the system can function correctly and reliably with different hardware, software, network, and external factors that may affect its communication and compatibility with other systems1.

References=

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst2, Section 3.2.2 Interoperability
• ISTQB Test Analyst Syllabus and Study Guide3, Section 3.2.2 Interoperability
• A Simple Guide to Interoperability Testing (with Examples)4, Section 2. How to do Interoperability testing

The level of detail and documentation required for test cases in the project depends on the type of application under test, the standards followed by the organization, and the maturity of the development process. For a medical domain application that is undergoing frequent changes, it is advisable to use low-level test cases that provide more details and specifications for each feature. Low-level test cases can support both the external audit and the new junior testers by ensuring traceability between the requirements and the test scenarios, as well as by facilitating future changes or enhancements. Low-level test cases can also be reviewed and updated by both experienced domain-based testers and junior testers who have extensive knowledge of the medical domain. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Overview of Syllabi1, page 10
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst2, page 2
• Healthcare Domain Testing: 60 Sample Test Case Examples3, section “Testing Types for Healthcare Applications”

The risk impact is the measure of the potential negative consequences of a risk item on the project objectives. It depends on the severity of the defect, the frequency of occurrence, and the visibility to the stakeholders. Since requirement R1 is business critical, any failure in meeting this requirement would have a significant impact on the customer satisfaction, the reputation of the organization, and the legal compliance. Therefore, the risk impact for requirement R1 should be categorized as high or very high, regardless of the likelihood of occurrence. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Risk Based Testing: Approach, Matrix, Process & Examples2, section “Risk Impact Assessment”
• What is Risk Based Testing: With Best Practices3, section “Risk Impact Analysis”

Test set (i) is the best option as it tests the boundary condition of a salary of less than €20,000 and being married, with a varying number of children including the boundary value of three children. This test set covers the minimum and maximum values for the salary and the number of children, as well as the nominal values. The other test sets donot test the boundary value of the salary or the number of children fully, as they either omit or repeat some values. References =

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst1, page 2
• Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning Testing2, section “Boundary Value Analysis”
• Equivalence Partitioning Method3, section “Example 1: Equivalence and Boundary Value”