ISTQB Certification Exam-Sample Papers Q. 11 to 20
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Set of 10 Questions
Correct Answers to Earlier Questions – Q. 1 to Q 10 are at the end of this page:
Q. 11: Which of the following is correct?
A. Impact analysis assesses the effect on the system of a defect found in regression testing.
B. Impact analysis assesses the effect of a new person joining the regression test team.
C. Impact analysis assesses whether or not a defect found in regression testing has been fixed correctly.
D. Impact analysis assesses the effect of a change to the system to determine how much regression testing to do.
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Q. 12: In software testing what is the main purpose of exit criteria?
A. To enhance the security of the system
B. To prevent the endless loops in code.
C. To swerve as an alternative or “Plan-B”
D. To define when to stop testing
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Q. 13: Given the following state transition diagram Which of the following series of state transitions contains an INVALID transition which may indicate a fault in the system design?
Exhibit:
A. Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
B. Login Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
C. Login Browse Basket Checkout Basket Logout.
D. Login Browse Basket Browse Basket Checkout Pay Logout.
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Q. 14: Which of the following is a KEY test closure task?
A. Ensuring proper environment setup
B. Writing a test summary report
C. Assessing the need for additional tests
D. Finalizing and archiving testware.
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Q. 15: What is beta testing?
A. Testing performed by potential customers at the developers location.
B. Testing performed by potential customers at their own locations.
C. Testing performed by product developers at the customer’s location.
D. Testing performed by product developers at their own locations.
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Q. 16: Given the following fragment of code, how many tests are required for 100% decision coverage?
if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
if height > width
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
else
biggest_dimension = length
if height > length
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
end_if
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
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Q. 17: You have designed test cases to provide 100% statement and 100% decision coverage for the following fragment of code.
if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
else
biggest_dimension = length
end_if
The following has been added to the bottom of the code fragment above.
print “Biggest dimension is ” & biggest_dimension
print “Width: ” & width
print “Length: ” & length
How many more test cases are required?
A. One more test case will be required for 100 % decision coverage.
B. Two more test cases will be required for 100 % statement coverage, one of which will be used to provide 100% decision coverage.
C. None, existing test cases can be used.
D. One more test case will be required for 100″ statement coverage.
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Q. 18: Which defects are OFTEN much cheaper to remove?
A. Usability defects found by customers
B. Defects in infrequently used functionality
C. Defects that were detected early
D. Minor defects that were found by users
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Q. 19: Which activity in the fundamental test process creates test suites for efficient test execution?
A. Implementation and execution.
B. Planning and control.
C. Analysis and design.
D. Test closure.
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Q. 20: Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Confirmation testing is testing fixes to a set of defects and Regression testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
B. Confirmation testing is testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes and Regression testing is testing fixes to a set of defects.
C. Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing to establish whether any defects have been introduced as a result of changes.
D. Confirmation testing and Regression testing are both testing fixes to a set of defects.
Correct Answer of the above Questions
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Correct Answers to Earlier Questions – Q. 1 to Q 10 are as under:
Question No. | Correct Answer |
Q. 1 | D |
Q. 2 | C |
Q. 3 | A |
Q. 4 | A |
Q. 5 | D |
Q. 6 | B |
Q. 7 | A |
Q. 8 | C |
Q. 9 | A |
Q. 10 | B |

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Hey any one explain Q.13 how to findout answer is C
@.Q13.Trick:In this type of questions.Try all the options given.
for the answers of Q1 to Q10, can any body tell my why Q1’s answer is A(i think it is D)
and why the answer of Q10 is B(i think it must be D becasue dynamic testing is mostly for testers)
please help
@Rani, go through all the options. You see in the option C there is a direct link between log out and basket, which you cannot able to see in the state trans diagram in the question. So that is the answer.
@Ahmad,
Go along with the path mentioned in the question S1 SO S1 S2 SO ( starting from S1 till ending at S0), you end in Answer A
Hi SSG,
I have planned to write a ISTQB foundation level and Load runner certifications. So is it possible kindly send the question and answer dumbs of both for me … Thank you