CAST Test Execution and Reporting 2

Question 1

During test execution, a tester finds that an application crashes only when a specific sequence of steps is followed. What should the tester do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the exact reproduction steps in the defect report

Answer

Skip the test and move on

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Mark the test as passed

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Delete the test case

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a test log during execution?

Accepted Answer

To record details of which tests ran, when, and their outcomes

Answer

To store user passwords

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To replace the test plan

Answer

To track marketing metrics

Question 3

A test case status of 'Blocked' typically means what?

Accepted Answer

The test cannot be executed due to an unresolved dependency or defect

Answer

The test passed successfully

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The test is no longer needed

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The test has no expected result

Question 4

Which metric best indicates how much of the planned testing has been completed?

Accepted Answer

Test execution coverage (executed vs. planned tests)

Answer

Lines of code written

Answer

Number of meetings held

Answer

Server uptime percentage

Question 5

When an actual result differs from the expected result, the tester should:

Accepted Answer

Log a defect with supporting evidence

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Change the expected result to match

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Ignore the difference

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Re-run until it passes

Question 6

What does 'defect severity' describe?

Accepted Answer

The impact of the defect on system functionality

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How quickly the defect must be fixed

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Who reported the defect

Answer

The cost of the software

Question 7

A test summary report is primarily intended for which audience?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders who need an overview of testing results and quality

Answer

Only the database administrator

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End users of the marketing site

Answer

External hackers