ISTQB Foundation 2

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a test basis?

Accepted Answer

The documentation used to derive test cases

Answer

The test basis is the body of knowledge used as the foundation for test case design, such as requirements, design documents, or code.

Question 2

In a boundary value analysis for a field that accepts values from 10 to 20, which set of test values is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

9, 10, 20, 21

Answer

Boundary value analysis tests just below the minimum, at the minimum, at the maximum, and just above the maximum boundary.

Question 3

Which testing type specifically focuses on how well the system performs under expected and peak load conditions?

Accepted Answer

Performance testing

Answer

Performance testing evaluates system responsiveness, stability, and scalability under various workload conditions.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY objective of regression testing?

Accepted Answer

To find new defects introduced by recent changes

Answer

Regression testing confirms that changes to the software have not introduced new defects or broken previously working functionality.

Question 5

According to ISTQB, which of the following is a TEST ORACLE?

Accepted Answer

A mechanism to determine whether a test passed or failed

Answer

A test oracle is a source of expected results against which actual test results are compared to determine pass or fail.

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test