- (Exam Topic 2)
What is the main reason why reviews are especially beneficial in the above-mentioned scenario? 2 credits

1. A. They ensure a common understanding of the product.
2. B. They find defects early.
3. C. They enhance project communication.
4. D. They can be performed without exercising the code.

Correct Answer: D

- (Exam Topic 21)
What test roles (or parts in the testing process) is a developer most likely to perform?
(i) Executing component integration tests.
(ii) Static analysis.
(iii) Setting up the test environment.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated.

1. A. (i) and (ii)
2. B. (i) and (iv)
3. C. (ii) and (iii)
4. D. (iii) and (iv)

Correct Answer: A
(i) Executing component integration tests is usually done by developers. Developers are usually responsible for unit and component integration testing. Independent testing usually follows at system and acceptance test levels.
(ii) Static analysis is usually done by developers because: it requires an understanding of the code and therefore the person doing this needs skills in the programming language; and it can be done as soon as the code is written. Therefore it is quick and effective for the developer to do it. The risk of a lack of test independence can be mitigated by performing independent system and acceptance testing.
(iii) Setting up the test environment is an activity typically performed by a tester. It may require support from developers and staff from other departments and on some occasions environments could be set up by
developers. However, it is a task that could be done by a tester rather than a developer.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated is typically a decision made by the test leader, who will consult other staff in the decision-making process. Developers may be involved and their skills may be required to automate some tests. However, the decision on how much to automate should not be made by developers.

- (Exam Topic 23)
Which of the following is NOT a valid use of decision coverage?

1. A. Checking that all decisions have been exercised in a single program
2. B. Checking that all decisions have been exercised in a business process
3. C. Checking that all calls from one program module to another have been made correctly
4. D. Checking that at least 50% of decisions have been exercised by a test case suite

Correct Answer: D

- (Exam Topic 22)
Which of the following is a valid reason for writing test cases based on experience and intuition? [K1]

1. A. Use of formal techniques requires expensive training
2. B. Only experience can ensure all functionality is covered
3. C. Tests based on experience and intuition can supplement formal techniques
4. D. Formal techniques require the use of expensive tools

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 14)
During test process improvement it is recommended to use standards where possible. Standards originate from various sources and they cover different subjects in relation to testing Pick TWO sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones mentioned below. 1 credit

1. A. ISO 9126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality assurance solutions.
2. B. ISA 4126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality assurance solutions.
3. C. BS-7925-2 ‘Software testin
4. D. Software component testing is a national standard used internationall
5. E. It covers a number of testing techniques that may be useful both on component testing level and on system testing level.
6. F. SY-395-01 ‘Standard for East Coast Hospital software’ is a regional standard adapted from a national on
7. G. Besides hospital software, this standard ought to be used also by other types of software system in the region.
8. H. IEEE 829 ‘standard for software test documentation’ is an international standard to be followingmandatory by all testing origination regardless of lifecycle models.

Correct Answer: AC