CTFL-Foundation Free Practice Test

What test roles (or parts in the testing process) is a developer most likely to perform?
(i) Executing component integration tests.
(ii) Static analysis.
(iii) Setting up the test environment.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated.

1. A. (i) and (ii)
2. B. (i) and (iv)
3. C. (ii) and (iii)
4. D. (iii) and (iv)

Correct Answer: A
(i) Executing component integration tests is usually done by developers. Developers are usually responsible for unit and component integration testing. Independent testing usually follows at system and acceptance test levels.
(ii) Static analysis is usually done by developers because: it requires an understanding of the code and therefore the person doing this needs skills in the programming language; and it can be done as soon as the code is written. Therefore it is quick and effective for the developer to do it. The risk of a lack of test independence can be mitigated by performing independent system and acceptance testing.
(iii) Setting up the test environment is an activity typically performed by a tester. It may require support from developers and staff from other departments and on some occasions environments could be set up by developers. However, it is a task that could be done by a tester rather than a developer.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated is typically a decision made by the test leader, who will consult other staff in the decision-making process. Developers may be involved and their skills may be required to automate some tests. However, the decision on how much to automate should not be made by developers.

Which aspect in the test estimate is the main risk in this project? 1 credit

1. A. Quality of the specification
2. B. Availability of end-users
3. C. The costs of hardware and tools
4. D. Unknown input quality due to third party development

Correct Answer: D

Which of the following would achieve the HIGHEST level of testing independence for a project's test level?

1. A. Training developers to design good tests for the test team to execute
2. B. Outsourcing test design and execution to a different company
3. C. Having the company\'s independent test team design and execute the tests
4. D. Minimising contact between testers and developers during test design to avoid bias

Correct Answer: A

What other details should be included in the following incident report when it is first submitted? Date of Issue: 23/11/05 Severity: P1
Build: Version15.6
Details: Expected field to be limited to 15 chars, able to enter 27

1. A. Suggested solution, priority and number of defects assigned to this developer.
2. B. Status of the incident, degree of impact, Test Case Number.
3. C. History, related defects and expected fix time.
4. D. Line of code, number of defects found, time of da

Correct Answer: B

Which of the following are the typical defects found by static analysis tools?

1. A. Variables that are never used.
2. B. Security vulnerabilities.
3. C. Poor performance.
4. D. Unreachable code.
5. E. Business processes not followed.
6. F. b, c and d are true; a and e are false
7. G. a is true; b, c, d and e are false
8. H. c, d and e are true; a and b are false
9. I. a, b and d are true; c and e are false

Correct Answer: D