ISTBQ MCQ Questions

Q.Which of the following is the best source of Expected Outcomes for User Acceptance Test scripts

1. Actual results
2. Program specification
3. User requirements
4. System specification

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Q. What is the main difference between a walkthrough and an inspection?

1. An inspection is a lead by the author, whilst a walkthrough is a lead by a trained moderator
2. An inspection has a trained leader, whilst a walkthrough has no leader.
3. Authors are not present during inspections, whilst they are during walkthroughs
4. A walkthrough is a lead by the author, whilst an inspection is a lead by a trained moderator

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Q. Which one of the following describes the major benefit of verification early in the life cycle?

1. It allows the identification of changes in user requirements.
2. It facilitates the timely setup of the test environment.
3. It reduces defect multiplication.
4. It allows testers to become involved early in the project.

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Q. Integration testing :

1. tests the individual components that have been developed.
2. tests interactions between modules or subsystems.
3. only uses components that form part of the live system.
4. tests interfaces to other systems.

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Q. Static analysis is best described as:

1. the analysis of batch programs
2. the reviewing of test plans.
3. the analysis of program code.
4. the use of black-box testing

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Q. Alpha testing is

1. post-release testing by end-user representatives at the developer's site
2. the first testing that is performed.
3. pre-release testing by end-user representatives at the developer's site.
4. pre-release testing by end-user representatives at their sites

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Q. A failure is:

1. found in the software; the result of an error.
2. departure from specified behavior.
3. an incorrect step, process, or data definition in a computer program
4. a human action that produces an incorrect result

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Q.The most important thing about early test design is that it:

1. makes test preparation easier.
2. means inspections are not required.
3. can prevent fault multiplication
4. will find all faults.

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Q.Which of the following statements about reviews is false?

1. Reviews cannot be performed on user requirements specifications
2. Reviews are the least effective way of testing code
3. Reviews are unlikely to find faults in test plans.
4. Reviews should be performed on specifications, code, and test plans

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Q. A configuration management system would NOT normally provide:

1. linkage of customer requirements to version numbers
2. facility to compare test results with expected results
3. the precise differences in versions of software component source code
4. restricted access to the source code library

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