Which of the following are true of software development models?

a) Component Integration testing is present in all good development models. b) Acceptance testing can take place before system testing starts. c) Acceptance testing should only start when system testing is complete. d) There may be fewer than four test levels in a V-model.

A. b and d

B. a and b

C. b and c

D. c and d

Which of the following would TYPICALLY be carried out by a test leader and which by a tester?

a )Creation of a test strategy. b) Creation of a test specification. c) Raising of an incident report. d) Write a test summary report.

A. a and b would be carried out by a test leader, whilst c and d would be carried out by a tester

B. b and c would be carried out by a test leader, whilst a and d would be carried out by a tester

C. a and d would be carried out by a test leader, whilst b and c would be carried out by a tester

D. a and c would be carried out by a test leader, whilst b and d would be carried out by a tester

If a system has been tested and only a few defects have been found, what can we conclude about the state of the system?

a) The system may be defect free but the testing done cannot guarantee that this is true.

b) The system is defect free and further testing would therefore be a waste of resources.

c) It depends what the system is designed to do.

d) Further testing should be considered but this should be focussed on areas of highest risk because it would not be possible to test everything.

e) Testing should be curtailed because it is yielding no value.

A. a, c and d

B. b, c and d

C. a, d and e

D. b, c and e

Which one of the following statements about approaches to test estimation is true?

A. A metrics-based approach is based on data gathered from previous projects; an expert-based approach uses the knowledge of the owner of the tasks or experts

B. A metrics-based approach is based on creating a work-breakdown structure first; an expert- based approach is based on input from estimation experts

C. A metrics-based approach is based on data gathered from previous projects; an expert-based approach is based on a work-breakdown structure

D. A metrics-based approach is based on an analysis of the specification documents; an expert-based approach is based on the opinion of the most experienced tester in the organisation

What is the purpose of configuration management in testing?

a) To choose and implement a suitable configuration management tool.

b) To identify unique items of testware and their related developed software.

c) To provide traceability between items of testware and developed software.

d) To enable managers to configure the software.

e) To control the versions of software released into the test environment.

A. a, c and e

B. a, b and d

C. b, c and d

D. b, c and e