Which of the following BEST describes a Test Case?

A. A statement about “what to test” in terms of measurable coverage criteria from analysis of the test basis.

B. A set of preconditions, inputs, actions, expected results and postconditions developed based on test conditions.

C. A description of the test objectives to be achieved and the means and the schedule for achieving them.

D. A source to determine expected results to compare with the actual result of the system under test.

Which of the following options BEST explains the pesticide paradox principle of testing?

A. If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we’ll stop finding defects.

B. Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free.

C. Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules.

D. Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug/defect removal activity.

After a record of poor quality software releases (incorrect menu selection options, new features that do not work, users allowed to change security levels without administrator rights), you have been asked to review the test capability in your company.

You have limited time to do the review before the next project, which type of testing would be MOST appropriate to review first?

A. Functional testing.

B. Non-functional testing.

C. Performance testing.

D. Structural testing.

Given the following state transition diagram where SS is the start state:

Which of the following answers describes a test case that only uses valid transitions to exercise all states, using the minimum number of transitions?

A. SS-S3-SS-S1-S3-S2.

B. SS-S3-S2-S1.

C. SS-S1-S2-S3.

D. SS-S1-S3-S2.

Which of the following is a direct benefit of maintaining traceability between the test basis and test work products?

A. The ability to give meaningful names to documents.

B. The ability to analyse the impact of changes.

C. The ability to identify the author of each document.

D. The ability to determine the best test design approach.