ISTQB Tool Support for Testing 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a key risk when introducing a test automation tool into an organization?

Accepted Answer

Unrealistic expectations about the benefits automation will deliver

Answer

Unrealistic expectations are a leading risk because teams may overestimate ROI and underestimate setup effort, leading to abandoned automation efforts.

Question 2

A test management tool would most appropriately be used to support which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

Tracking test execution progress and defect status

Answer

Test management tools are designed to track test planning, execution progress, results, and defect status throughout the testing lifecycle.

Question 3

In the context of test tool evaluation, what does 'total cost of ownership' (TCO) include beyond the initial purchase price?

Accepted Answer

License fees, training, maintenance, and integration costs over the tool's lifetime

Answer

TCO encompasses all costs over a tool's lifetime including licenses, training, maintenance, support, and integration with existing infrastructure.

Question 4

Which type of tool would be most useful for ensuring that the source code meets defined coding standards?

Accepted Answer

Static analysis tool

Answer

Static analysis tools examine source code without executing it and can enforce coding standards, detect style violations, and identify potential defects.

Question 5

A test engineer wants to record a user interaction with a web application and replay it later. Which tool type supports this?

Accepted Answer

Capture/replay tool

Answer

Capture/replay tools record user interactions with a system and allow them to be replayed automatically during regression testing.

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board Practice Test

ISTQB Tool Support for Testing 2