iSQI Updated CTFL_Syll2018 Exam Questions and Answers by raife

A key difference between a peer review of code and static analysis of code using a tool is that static analysis targets the code technically whereas peer review is applicable to further aspects. Static analysis focuses on the technical aspects of the code, such as syntax, logic, complexity, quality, security, etc. Peer review can also address these aspects, but it can also consider other aspects, such as readability, maintainability, usability, functionality, etc. Peer review can also provide feedback, suggestions, or opinions from different perspectives or expertise levels. compares these two techniques as follows:

Static analysis tools are software tools that examine (analyse) source code without executing it. They are used by developers as part of their development environment for checking their code against coding standards (rules), finding syntax errors etc.

Peer reviews are manual checking activities where work products such as requirements specifications or code are examined by colleagues (peers) for defects.

A, B, and C are incorrect answers. A peer review does not find defects while static analysis finds failures (A), as both techniques can find defects but not failures. Failures are observed at runtime when executing the code. Peer reviews cannot find missing requirements whereas static analysis can (B), as both techniques cannot find missing requirements but only check conformance to existing requirements. Missing requirements can be found by other techniques such as elicitation or validation. A peer review finds failures while static analysis finds defects ©, as both techniques find defects but not failures. Failures are observed at runtime when executing the code.

Test plan is the test document where you would expect to find test exit criteria described. Test exit criteria are the conditions or requirements that must be met before testing can be completed or stopped. Test exit criteria are usually defined during test planning and control phase and evaluated during evaluating exit criteria and reporting phase. Test plan is a document that describes the scope, approach, resources, schedule, risks, metrics etc., for testing activities. Test plan also includes test exit criteria as part of its contents3 defines test exit criteria and test plan as follows:

Test exit criteria: The set of generic or specific conditions for permitting process exit criteria that are defined for each Test Level.

Test plan: A document describing the scope, approach, resources and schedule of intended test activities.

Functional and Structural tests are two different test design techniques, not test levels or test types. They can be applied at any test level (Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance) and for any test type (Functional, Non-functional, Regression, Maintenance). Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because Functional tests can be performed at any test level, not just Unit and Integration. Option C is incorrect because Functional and Structural are not test levels, but test design techniques. Option D is incorrect because Structural tests can be performed at any test level, not just Unit.

References: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus 2018 v3.1.1, Chapter 4.1.2 Test Design Techniques1

According to the user story checklist, the user story must contain the reason for the need, which is usually expressed by using the word “so that” or “because”. For example, the user story could be rewritten as:

User Story US2018 As a bank account customer, I would like to transfer money from one account to another using the mobile banking application by using the drag and drop feature, so that I can easily manage my finances.

This way, the user story provides a clear value proposition and a justification for the need. The reason also helps to define the scope and priority of the user story, as well as to verify the acceptance criteria.

References: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Syllabus, Chapter 5.2.1 User Stories, p. 62-631; ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Sample Exam Questions and Answers, Question 83, p. 232