ISTQB (ISTQB CTAL-TA) ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012) Sample Questions:

1. Consider the following scenario for a metro fare system:
If you take the metro before 9:30 am or in the afternoon between 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, you must pay full fare A saver ticket is available for metro rides between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm [both inclusive], and after 7:00 pm.
Which off the following test sets will provide the best equivalence partitioning coverage?

A) 9:30 am, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8 00 pm, 8:30 pm
B) 9:29 am, 5 01 pm, 7:30 pm, 7:31 pm, 8:00 pm
C) 9:30 am, 9:31 am, 4:59 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
D) 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 5:15 pm, 7:01 pm, 11:00 pm

2. You are running a regression test suite using a keyword-driven test approach for automation. The test suite has been enhanced for the current release to include:
* Three new test cases covering new business functionality
* Several new keywords, as project schedule constraints mean that more effective maintenance of the automated test cases is required However, the automated suite failed unexpectedly when executing one of the new test cases, which was also utilizing a new keyword.
As Test Analyst, what should be your first step?
SELECT ONE OPTION:

A) Remove the test case from the regression suite and convert it to a manual test, to reduce further impact on project schedules
B) Examine the sequence of tests that led up to the failure to determine if the problem occurred in a previous step
C) Run the test case manually to see if the failure lies in the System Under Test (SUT). If the test failsmanually, raise a defect report
D) Ask the technical test analyst to review the keyword script(s), as this is a new keyword and is the most likely cause of failure

3. You are asked to select the test conditions that address functional suitability, portability, usability, and accessibility for Iteration 1 (iOS only) of a new energy monitor application.
SELECT ONE OPTION

A) a, e
B) a, b
C) b, d
D) e, e

4. As a Test Analyst you are involved in the early stages of an acceptance test for a Product Data Management system. You are asked to write test designs and test cases based on use cases. An earlyversion of the system is already available. It is expected that many things will change (including the user interface) during implementation of the new version.
The tests will be conducted by end-users with much domain knowledge who have also been involved in the project defining the user requirements (in the format of use cases) and reviewing other documentation.
What Is the BEST option regarding the level of detail and documentation required for test cases in the project?

A) Detailed low-level test cases since many re-runs of the tests are expected.
B) Low-level test cases only since the end-users have extensive domain knowledge.
C) High-level test cases supported by low-level test cases to allow for traceability and enable future changes.
D) High-level test cases only since the end-users have extensive domain knowledge and many changes are expected

5. You work for a software testing consultancy firm, SOFTEST, specializing in the travel industry. A project has started for a new cruise sector client to develop a new user interface allowing customers to search for cruises using several drop-down fields. The project uses a SCRUM methodology with 2-week sprints.
Which option below describes the BEST test techniques to apply for each project?
SELECT ONE OPTION

A) Classification Tree (class combination coverage) and exploratory testing
B) Pairwise and exploratory testing
C) Decision table testing and checklist-based testing
D) Pairwise and use case testing

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