TS Documentation & Procedures 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes the start of testing activities by specifying scope, schedule, resources, and exit criteria?

Accepted Answer

Test Plan

Answer

The Test Plan is the master document that authorizes and defines all aspects of the testing effort including scope, schedule, resources, and exit criteria.

Question 2

A tester records that a defect found in Build 3.1 was originally reported in Build 2.8 and was incorrectly marked as fixed. What defect status best describes this?

Accepted Answer

Reopened

Answer

A defect is marked 'Reopened' when it was previously closed or fixed but the issue still exists or reappears in a later build.

Question 3

Which section of a test case document specifies the system state required before execution begins?

Accepted Answer

Preconditions

Answer

Preconditions describe the required state of the system, environment, and data that must exist before a test case can be executed.

Question 4

In IEEE 829 standard terminology, what document captures the outcomes of all test activities upon completion of a test cycle?

Accepted Answer

Test Summary Report

Answer

The Test Summary Report (IEEE 829) consolidates test results, deviations from the plan, and an evaluation of the software tested at the end of a test cycle.

Question 5

A requirement is changed after test cases were written against it. What practice ensures test cases are updated to reflect this change?

Accepted Answer

Requirements traceability management

Answer

Requirements traceability management links requirements to test cases so that when requirements change, impacted test cases are identified and updated.

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TS Documentation & Procedures 2