Which of the following options explain why it is often beneficial to have an independent test function in an organisation?

1. A. To improve defect finding during reviews and testing
2. B. To ensure that developers adhere to coding standards
3. C. To limit communication between developers and testers
4. D. To provide better metrics for the stakeholders

Correct Answer: D

Which statement correctly describes the public and profession aspects of the code of ethics?

1. A. Public: Certified software testers shall act in the best interests of their client and employer (being consistent with the wider public interest). Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.
2. B. Public: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interes
3. C. Profession: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions.
4. D. Public: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their action
5. E. Profession: Certified software testers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of their profession.
6. F. Public: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their action
7. G. Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.

Correct Answer: D
All other answers contain an activity identified as analysis and design that is part of implementation and test execution.

Boundary value testing:

1. A. Is the same as equivalence partitioning tests
2. B. Test boundary conditions on, below and above the edges of input and output equivalence classes
3. C. Tests combinations of input circumstances
4. D. Is used in white box testing strategy

Correct Answer: B

Which of the following type of defect would NOT be typically found by using a static analysis tool?

1. A. A variable is defined but is then not used
2. B. A variable is used in a calculation before it is defined
3. C. A variable has the wrong numeric value passed into it
4. D. A variable is used but not declared

Correct Answer: C

Incidents would not be raised against

1. A. Requirements
2. B. Documentation
3. C. Test cases
4. D. Improvements suggested by users

Correct Answer: D