CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

ISO/IEC 9126

Answer

ISO/IEC 9126 defines software quality using those six main characteristics as its top-level quality model.

Question 2

A QA team discovers that a critical defect escaped to production despite passing all test phases. What process should be initiated first?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a root cause analysis (RCA)

Answer

Root cause analysis identifies the underlying reason for the escape so corrective actions can prevent recurrence.

Question 3

In compliance testing, what does 'traceability' primarily ensure?

Accepted Answer

Each requirement is covered by at least one test case

Answer

Traceability ensures every requirement maps to test cases, proving coverage for compliance audits.

Question 4

Which audit type is performed by an organization on its own processes and products to assess quality?

Accepted Answer

Internal audit

Answer

Internal audits are self-assessments conducted by the organization to evaluate its own quality practices.

Question 5

A software product must comply with HIPAA. Which testing activity is MOST critical for compliance?

Accepted Answer

Security and data privacy testing

Answer

HIPAA mandates protection of health information, making security and data privacy testing the most critical compliance activity.

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CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 2