CAST CAST - Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) in a development project?

Accepted Answer

To ensure processes are followed to produce quality software

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To find as many defects as possible

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To write test cases before development begins

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To approve releases to production

Question 2

Which quality model defines software quality in terms of characteristics like functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and portability?

Accepted Answer

ISO/IEC 9126

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CMMI

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IEEE 829

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ISTQB

Question 3

In the context of process improvement, what does CMMI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Capability Maturity Model Integration

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Continuous Model for Management Improvement

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Certified Methods for Measuring Incidents

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Control Metrics and Maintenance Index

Question 4

What is a Quality Management System (QMS)?

Accepted Answer

A set of policies, processes, and procedures for achieving quality objectives

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A software tool that automates test execution

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A database that stores defect records

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A certification required for all software testers

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)?

Accepted Answer

QA is process-focused; QC is product-focused

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QA finds defects; QC prevents defects

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QA is done after release; QC is done before release

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QA is manual; QC is automated

Question 6

What is the purpose of a process audit in software quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

To verify that defined processes are being followed correctly

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To identify individual developer mistakes

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To measure the number of lines of code written

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To approve new tools for the development team