Test Levels and Types Flashcards

Which test level focuses on verifying that individual components work correctly together?

Answer: Integration testing

Integration testing verifies that components or systems interact correctly with each other, focusing on interfaces and interactions.

Who typically performs unit (component) testing according to ISTQB?

Answer: Developers

Unit testing is typically performed by the developers who wrote the code, using white-box techniques to test individual components in isolation.

What is the primary objective of system testing?

Answer: Verify the complete integrated system meets specified requirements

System testing evaluates the complete integrated system to verify it meets the specified functional and non-functional requirements.

Which test level is most closely associated with validating that a system meets business processes and user workflows?

Answer: User acceptance testing (UAT)

UAT validates that the system meets the needs of users and stakeholders by testing it against real business scenarios and workflows.

In integration testing, what is a 'stub'?

Answer: A simplified replacement for a called component

A stub is a simplified implementation that replaces a called (lower-level) component, allowing the calling component to be tested in isolation.

Which ISTQB statement about test levels is MOST accurate?

Answer: Each test level has its own specific test objectives and test basis

ISTQB defines each test level by distinct test objectives, a specific test basis, test objects, typical defects, and appropriate techniques.

At which test level are user stories most commonly used as the test basis in Agile development?

Answer: Acceptance testing

In Agile, acceptance testing often uses user stories and acceptance criteria as the test basis to validate business value from the user's perspective.