Topic 5, Scenario 5, V2 “Human Resource System”
For the first increment of the new enterprise HR product you have performed a product risk
analysis using the FMEA method. Five risk items have been identified and the likelihood and
impact have been scored using scoring tables. This has resulted in the following scores:

QUESTION NO: 25
You have been asked to write a testing strategy for the company. Which statement best explains
how risk can be addressed within the testing strategy?
A. A test strategy should address identified generic product risks and present a process for
mitigating those risks in line with the testing policy.
B. A test strategy identifies the specific product for a project risk and defines the approach for the
test project.
C. A test strategy is derived from the test policy and describes the way risk assessments are
performed in projects.
D. A test strategy is the result of a project risk analysis and defines the approach and resources
for testing.
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QUESTION NO: 26
In addition to risk, identify TWO other components of a testing strategy.
A. The entry and exit criteria for each test phase
B. Test training needs for the project resources
C. The test design techniques to be used
D. Test performance indicators
E. The test schedule
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QUESTION NO: 27
Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design
techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these
techniques at the next board meeting. Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test
design techniques within this company. (for 2 out of 3 correct )
A. Easier to quickly adapt testing to changing requirements compared to experienced-based
testing
B. Targets certain types of faults
C. Will guide experienced testers to find defects
D. Provides a way to differentiate depth of testing based on product risks by using different
techniques
E. More enhanced documentation and therefore higher repeatability and reproducibility
F. Will make non-systematic testing redundant
G. Will reduce the need for early reviews
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QUESTION NO: 28
What is the Risk Priority Number for risk item number 2?
A. 16
B. 2
C. 1
D. 63
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QUESTION NO: 29
What would be a test approach regarding the test design techniques to be applied that would fit an
item with the highest risk?
A. Component testing: decision testing; System testing: exploratory testing
B. Component testing: decision testing; System testing: decision table testing
C. Component testing: statement testing; System testing: equivalence partitioning
D. Component testing: statement testing; System testing: decision table partitioning
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Topic 6, Scenario 6, V4 “Independent Test Team”
You have for a while been trying to hire a second test automation specialist for your test team
However, you did not have any luck in finding a suitable candidate. So now, you have been asked
by IT management of XYZ to forward a proposal with alternative solutions for building an
automated regression test suite at system test level over a period of 2 years including needed
training and eventual handover to the test team.

QUESTION NO: 30
Which of the following is a benefit of independent testing?
A. Code cannot be released into production until independent testing is complete.
B. Testing is isolated from development.
C. Independent testers find different defects and are unbiased.
D. Developers do not have to take as much responsibility for quality.
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QUESTION NO: 31
A number of options have been suggested for the level of independence to be employed for the
testing on the next project, and are shown below.
i. External test specialists perform non-functional testing.
ii. Testing is outsourced.
iii. Testing is carried out by the developer.
iv. A separate test team carries out the testing.
v. Testing is performed by the business.
vi. Testing is performed by a different developer.
Which of the following orders the above in a correct order of independence?
A. i, ii, iv, vi
B. ii, i, v, vi
C. ii, v, i, iii
D. i, iv, v, vi
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QUESTION NO: 32
Which of the following is a valid drawback of independent testing?
A. Developer and independent testing will overlap and waste resources.
B. Developers loose the sense of responsibility and independent testers may become a
bottleneck.
C. Independent testers need extra education and always cost more.
D. Independent testers will become a bottleneck and introduce problems in incident management.
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QUESTION NO: 33
Based on the information given in the scenario, identify how the team could be improved most
effectively?
A. By providing training in the payroll domain
B. By providing a workshop on test design techniques
C. By providing specific training on the systems being tested
D. By providing training on reviewing requirements
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QUESTION NO: 34
Which of the following team roles would be most appropriate to enhance the team and why?
A. A person with the ability to complete tasks
B. A quality assurance officer
C. A person with in-depth technical skills
D. A person who brings new ideas to the team
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QUESTION NO: 35
You are considering involving users during test execution. In general, what is the main reason for
involving users during test execution?
A. They are a cheap resource
B. They have good testing skills
C. This can serve as a way to build their confidence in the system
D. They have the ability to also focus on invalid test cases
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QUESTION NO: 36
In addition to introducing the new team member, you have decided to raise motivation. Which of
the measures listed below would be the best measure to take in order to increase the motivation of
the team?
A. Provide more time for testing in the schedule
B. Allow people to take some time off
C. Introduce entry criteria to the testing phase
D. Organize a meeting with senior management in which they address the importance of good
testing for this project
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QUESTION NO: 37
Evaluate the status of the project against the defined exit criteria. Which of the following options
shows the correct status?
A. Criteria A = OK, criteria B = OK, criteria C = OK
B. Criteria A = NOT OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = OK
C. Criteria A = OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = NOT OK
D. Criteria A = NOT OK, criteria B = NOT OK, criteria C = NOT OK
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QUESTION NO: 38
You have investigated different possibilities and selected four of them to present to IT
management. Which of the proposals will you most likely give your highest recommendations?
A. Insourcing of test automation based on an offer from a local company ABC that has people who
are specialists in system level capture-replay automation tools and they also do regular training
courses in test automation methods and tools. They can then work closely with Vicki.
B. Outsourcing of test automation based on an offer from an Asian company, Asia AutoTest, which
has people who are specialists in system level capture-replay automation tools. They also offer
training and besides they offer to run and maintain the regression tests in the future.
C. Internal offer from the development department of XYZ to create the regression package using
Cpp Unit as test automation tool. One of the development groups have very good experiences in
automating unit tests, and they are willing to do training as well.
D. Solution from a tool vendor offering to educate two test team members in the use of their easy to-
use test automation capture replay tool over the first 3 month and based on that build the
regression test suite. In addition to Vicki, Steve is the only one that has time available to be
educated.
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QUESTION NO: 39Instead of having an independent test team within the company, the company is considering to
outsource testing. What are THREE key challenges that are typical for outsourcing?
A. Test environment more complex
B. Define expectation for tasks and deliverables
C. Clear channels of communications
D. Possibly different cultures
E. Testing of non-functional requirements
F. Audit trail from requirements to test cases
G. Applying test automation
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