ISTQB Test Levels and Types 3

Question 1

In the V-model, what is the relationship between test levels and development phases?

Accepted Answer

Each test level corresponds to a development phase on the opposite side of the V

Answer

In the V-model, each development phase (requirements, architecture, detailed design, coding) has a directly corresponding test level on the right side of the V.

Question 2

In integration testing, what is a 'driver'?

Accepted Answer

A replacement component that calls or invokes the component under test

Answer

A driver is a component that replaces a calling (higher-level) module and simulates the calls to the component being tested during bottom-up integration.

Question 3

Operational acceptance testing (OAT) primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Validating operational readiness including backup, recovery, and maintenance procedures

Answer

OAT evaluates whether the system is ready for operations, covering backup/restore procedures, disaster recovery, user management, and routine maintenance tasks.

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'impact analysis' in maintenance testing?

Accepted Answer

Identifying which parts of the system are affected by a change to scope regression testing

Answer

Impact analysis identifies the areas of the system affected by a planned change, helping testers determine which existing tests to re-run to catch regressions.

Question 5

How does contract acceptance testing differ from user acceptance testing (UAT)?

Accepted Answer

Contract acceptance testing verifies compliance with contractual specifications; UAT validates against user needs

Answer

Contract acceptance testing validates the system against formally agreed contractual specifications, whereas UAT validates that the system meets actual user and business needs.

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB Test Levels and Types 3