TS Standards & Compliance 2

Question 1

According to ISO/IEC 29119, which document defines the test conditions and test data to be used during testing?

Accepted Answer

Test Design Specification

Answer

The Test Design Specification defines the features to be tested, the test conditions, and the approach for deriving test cases.

Question 2

Which IEEE standard specifically addresses software verification and validation processes?

Accepted Answer

IEEE 1012

Answer

IEEE 1012 is the standard for software and system verification and validation (V&V) processes.

Question 3

A compliance audit finds that testers are not documenting test results per the required standard. What is the FIRST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Identify the root cause and implement a corrective action plan

Answer

The first step in responding to a compliance finding is root-cause analysis followed by a documented corrective action plan.

Question 4

In the context of DO-178C (aviation software), what does 'structural coverage' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which source code structures are exercised by tests

Answer

Structural coverage in DO-178C measures how thoroughly the source code (statements, decisions, MC/DC paths) is exercised by the test suite.

Question 5

Which compliance framework introduced the concept of 'Defense in Depth' as a security testing requirement?

Accepted Answer

NIST SP 800-53

Answer

NIST SP 800-53 promotes Defense in Depth by requiring multiple layers of security controls that must be verified through testing.

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