Please welcome ‘Sandhya’ on softwaretestinghelp.com writer’s board. Sandhya is having extensive experience in software testing field and helping many software testers in clearing the testing certification exams like ISTQB.
Sandhya will be giving you ISTQB paper pattern and tips on how to solve the questions quickly. To start with, here are 10 sample ISTQB ‘Foundation level’ questions with detailed explanation for answers.
ISTQB question pattern and tips to solve:
ISTQB questions are formatted in such a way that the answers look very much similar. People often choose the one, which they are more familiar with. We should carefully read the question twice or thrice or may be more than that, till we are clear about what is being asked in the question.
Now look at the options carefully. The options are chosen to confuse the candidates. To choose the correct answer, we should start eliminating one by one. Go through each option and check whether it is appropriate or not. If you end up selecting more than one option, repeat the above logic for the answers that you selected. This will definitely work.
Before you start with the question papers, please read the material thoroughly. Practice as many papers as possible. This will help a lot because, when we actually solve the papers, we apply the logic that we know.
ISTQB ‘Foundation level’ sample questions with answers:
1. Designing the test environment set-up and identifying any required infrastructure and tools are a part of which phase
a) Test Implementation and execution
b) Test Analysis and Design
c) Evaluating the Exit Criteria and reporting
d) Test Closure Activities
Evaluating the options:
a) Option a: as the name suggests these activities are part of the actual implementation cycle. So do not fall under set-up
b) Option b: Analysis and design activities come before implementation. The test environment set-up, identifying any required infrastructure and tools are part of this activity.
c) Option c: These are post implementation activities
d) Option d: These are related to closing activities. This is the last activity.
So, the answer is ‘B’
2. Test Implementation and execution has which of the following major tasks?
i. Developing and prioritizing test cases, creating test data, writing test procedures and optionally preparing the test harnesses and writing automated test scripts.
ii. Creating the test suite from the test cases for efficient test execution.
iii. Verifying that the test environment has been set up correctly.
iv. Determining the exit criteria.
a) i,ii,iii are true and iv is false
b) i,,iv are true and ii is false
c) i,ii are true and iii,iv are false
d) ii,iii,iv are true and i is false
Evaluating the options:
Let’s follow a different approach in this case. As can be seen from the above options, determining the exit criteria is definitely not a part of test implementation and execution. So choose the options where (iv) is false. This filters out ‘b’ and ‘d’.
We need to select only from ‘a’ and ‘c’. We only need to analyze option (iii) as (i) and (ii) are marked as true in both the cases. Verification of the test environment is part of the implementation activity. Hence option (iii) is true. This leaves the only option as ‘a’.
So, the answer is ‘A’
3. A Test Plan Outline contains which of the following:-
i. Test Items
ii. Test Scripts
iii. Test Deliverables
iv. Responsibilities
a) I,ii,iii are true and iv is false
b) i,iii,iv are true and ii is false
c) ii,iii are true and i and iv are false
d) i,ii are false and iii , iv are true
Evaluating the options:
Let’s use the approach given in question no. 2. Test scripts are not part of the test plan (this must be clear). So choose the options where (ii) is false. So we end up selecting ‘b’ and ‘d’. Now evaluate the option (i), as option (iii) and (iv) are already given as true in both the cases. Test items are part of the test plan. Test items are the modules or features which will be tested and these will be part of the test plan.
So, the answer is ‘B’
4. One of the fields on a form contains a text box which accepts numeric values in the range of 18 to 25. Identify the invalid Equivalence class
a) 17
b) 19
c) 24
d) 21
Evaluating the options:
In this case, first we should identify valid and invalid equivalence classes.
Invalid Class | Valid Class | Invalid Class
Below 18 | 18 to 25 | 26 and above
Option ‘a’ falls under invalid class. Options ‘b’, ‘c’ and ‘d’ fall under valid class.
So, the answer is ‘A’
5. In an Examination a candidate has to score minimum of 24 marks in order to clear the exam. The maximum that he can score is 40 marks. Identify the Valid Equivalence values if the student clears the exam.
a) 22,23,26
b) 21,39,40
c) 29,30,31
d) 0,15,22
Evaluating the options:
Let’s use the approach given in question 4. Identify valid and invalid equivalence classes.
Invalid Class | Valid Class | Invalid Class
Below 24 | 24 to 40 | 41 and above
The question is to identify valid equivalence values. So all the values must be from ‘Valid class’ only.
a) Option a: all the values are not from valid class
b) Option b: all the values are not from valid class
c) Option c: all the values are from valid class
d) Option d: all the values are not from valid class
So, the answer is ‘C’
6. Which of the following statements regarding static testing is false:
a) static testing requires the running of tests through the code
b) static testing includes desk checking
c) static testing includes techniques such as reviews and inspections
d) static testing can give measurements such as cyclomatic complexity
Evaluating the options:
a) Option a: is wrong. Static testing has nothing to do with code
b) Option b: correct, static testing does include desk checking
c) Option c: correct, it includes reviews and inspections
d) Option d: correct, it can give measurements such as cyclomatic complexity
So, the answer is ‘A’
7. Verification involves which of the following:-
i. Helps to check the Quality of the built product
ii. Helps to check that we have built the right product.
iii. Helps in developing the product
iv. Monitoring tool wastage and obsoleteness.
a) Options i,ii,iii,iv are true.
b) i is true and ii,iii,iv are false
c) i,ii,iii are true and iv is false
d) ii is true and i,iii,iv are false.
Evaluating the options:
a) Option a: The quality of the product can be checked only after building it.
Verification is a cycle before completing the product.
b) Option b: Verification checks that we have built the right product.
c) Option c: it does not help in developing the product
d) Option d: it does not involve monitory activities.
So, the answer is ‘B’
8. Component Testing is also called as :-
i. Unit Testing
ii. Program Testing
iii. Module Testing
iv. System Component Testing .
a) i,ii,iii are true and iv is false
b) i,ii,iii,iv are false
c) i,ii,iv are true and iii is false
d) all of above is true
Evaluating the options:
a) Option a: correct, component testing is also called as unit testing
b) Option b: not sure (but as all the options indicate this as true, we can conclude that Program testing is also called as unit testing)
c) Option c: correct, component testing is also called as module testing
d) Option d: wrong. System component testing comes under system testing.
So, the answer is ‘A’
9. Link Testing is also called as :
a) Component Integration testing
b) Component System Testing
c) Component Sub System Testing
d) Maintenance testing
Evaluating the options:
As the name suggests, this testing is performed by linking (say modules). Now if
we look at the options, only option ‘a’ is performed by linking or integrating
modules/components.
So, the answer is ‘A’
10.
What is the expected result for each of the following test cases?
A.TC1: Anand is a 32 year old married, residing in Kolkatta.
B.TC3: Attapattu is a 65 year old married person, residing in Colombo.
a) A – Issue membership, 10% discount, B–Issue membership, offer no discount. B
b) A – Don’t Issue membership, B – Don’t offer discount. C
c) A – Issue membership, no discount, B – Don’t Issue membership.
d) A - Issue membership, no discount, B- Issue membership with 10% discount.
Evaluating the options:
Explanation:
For TC1: follow the path in green color
(The person is Indian resident, so select only ‘True’ options.
The person is aged between 18-55, so select only ‘True’
The person is a married, so again select only ‘True’
For this person, the actions under ‘Rule 4′ will be applied. That is, issue membership and no discount)
For TC3: follow the path in blue color
(The person is not Indian resident, so select only ‘False’ (under Rule 1)
The person is not aged between 18-55. No need to select any path, as it is written “Don’t care”.
The person is married. No need to select any path, as it is written “Don’t care”.
For this person, the actions under ‘Rule1′ will be applied, That is, Don’t issue membership and no discount.)
So, the answer is ‘C’
Note: The answers are based on writers own experience and judgment and may not be 100% correct. If you feel any correction is required please discuss in comments below.
Please feel free to ask any question related to ISTQB exam and testing certifications in comment section below.
94 comments ↓
hi sandhya,
Good Article, Evaluating Options are very nice
Keep posting for ISTQB advanced exams also.
Where i can get ISTQB Functional Tester Material?
thanks a lot vijay and sandhya
From this explanation i can get a clear idea on how to eliminate the invalid answers and come up with a single answer.
waiting for more material on all testing certifications
Hi Sandhya,
Good posting and very good explanation on how to evaluate the options. Keep it up the good work.
Thanks Sandhya and whoever working behind this.Could you please tell me as to where we can get the similar kind of questions.
Thanks Sandhya for the valuable info.
Can you please explore the exam pattern for ISTQB advance level?
Do you have any suggestions for advance level exam preparation?
Great article…
You need to do a small correction..
For the question 6, the correct answer is ‘A’, though the explanation is given correctly,but the final answer is marked as ‘D’.
Hi Sandhya
Excellent posts and very useful too.
Can I have some input for ISTQB advanced level. I have cleared ISTQB foundation. It would be great If you could post something on ISTQB advanced level preparation.
Regards
kishore sharma
Thanks a lot sandhya
Good Article, Evaluating Options are very nice
Hi Sandhya
That was really a good examples for starters…
If possible do explain with some examples on Conditional Branching/looping etc….
Also, Pl update anything available on Advance Levels
Thanks
Too good………………
Really helpfull.
Small change is required…..
Question 6, the correct answer is ‘A’, though the explanation is given correctly,but the final answer is marked as ‘D’.
7. Verification involves which of the following:-
Can you please confirm the anser marked as ‘B’ for the above question?
Hi Sandhya,
For the 6th Question, ‘A’ is the right answer but it has mentioned as ‘D’.
Hi Sandhya,
Thanks for ur article…
This is very useful for my testing queries…
Really helpfull……..
Hi sandhya
Your tips are very good…
but please provide me the link from where i can get more sample papers for ISTQB,kindly mail me on my email
Thanks & Regards
Anshul
Hi Sandhya,
It will be great if you post or provide me question papers for ISTQB Advanced level.
Thanks in advance
Milind
Good One.. Thanks Vijay
Kindly update with 1 minor correction..
For the question 6, the correct answer is ‘A’,
Explanation is correct,but the final answer is marked as ‘D’ which is wrong.
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Hi Sandhya, Very nice article. Could you please explain few questions on decision coverage and branch coverage too as they are very confusing.
For ex:
Minimum Tests Required for Statement Coverage and Branch Coverage :-
Read P
Read Q
If p+q > 100 then
Print “Large”
End if
If p > 50 then
Print “pLarge”
End if
a) Statement coverage is 2, Branch Coverage is 2
b) Statement coverage is 3 and branch coverage is 2
c) Statement coverage is 1 and branch coverage is 2
d) Statement Coverage is 4 and Branch coverage is 2
Thanks a lot,
Ritu Gakher
hi sandhya, good article, evaluating options are very nice.
i like easy understanding all questions and can i found easy results.
Good Article
Hello Sandhya,
thanx a lot, really great effort.I like very much the 10th question and its way of writing test cases.I have doubt on 6th question bocz you said that three options(b,c and d) are correct and finally selected D is write.
Finally ur gr8.
Nice Article…! Thanks.
Small correction…
For the 7th Question, Evaluation is correct.
Answer should be shown as “D” instead of “B”.
Thanks.
Hi Sandhya,
For 10th question,
I think Major part of the Question is missing. Please provide the question.
Thanks.
my email-id is rachanagopal@gmail.com
Good Start Sandhya; This post is very useful for the people who are aspiring to get ISTQB certification. Keep it up.
@ Shankar (comment #11)
Only option (i) is correct. Rest are incorrect with respect to Verification. In the evaluation steps, it should be “Option b: Validation checks that we have built the right product.”
Verification checks that we are building product right.
Thank you all for your feedback
As of now, I am planning to cover ‘Foundation level’ only. Will keep posting question/answers from sample papers for FL.
Gr8, it’s very nice and well thought technique of evaluating the questions.
Good going, keep us informed about more such things in future.
thxs
Hey,
Very nice post, keep going with your good work
Good Questionnaire Sandhya,
I think for Q 6 - Ans should be ‘A’
Sandhay,
Good Article, i liked the way you have explained the answers.Excellent work…
Hi Sandhya,
Very nice information & Excellent work.. It really helps me to prepare for foundation level certification. Please post further questions for us….
hi sandhya,
It’s very useful, will you provide the sample question patterns or any link for ISTQB certification questions.
If u have time mail me geethapriya10@gmail.com
thanks
Hi Sandhya,
This is Rohit Mann.Very nice information & Excellent work.. It really helps for tester to improve the knowledge and their work.I will also send some questions importent for the Interview to help the freshers.
Hi Sandhya,
I’m planning to do the ISTQB foundation level.
Is that only ISTQB book is enough for preparation or still i need to have some other knowledge?
Hi sandhya
This article really helpful to me
Can u clarify the Question related to Boundry value and equivalence partition
Good article…. Very Informative for Those preparing for ISTQB But I think ans to ques no 7 should be “D” rather than “B”
Hiii Sandhya,
Thanks very much for providing such a valuable information….i goin to prepare for This exam i.e Foundation ISQTB..
Can u plz suggest me good books & guidelines in this concern?
Thanks again..
Hi Sandhya,
Thanx a lot for very informative article ….
Keep it up ….!!!
Hi Sandhya, Good article those who are preparing for ISTQB foundation. Please explain few questions on statement coverage and branch coverage, how to calulate
Hi Sandhya,
Its a nice article.
I’m planning to do the ISTQB foundation level.
It is certainly helpful for me. Please keep on posting some more articles on ISTQB foundation level like this one. Carrying on the good work. Thanks a lot.
Arijit Dhar
Kolkata
thanks sandhya
by sakthivel
Hi Sandhya
Really It is Good questionnaires, and increasing knowledge.
Thanks
That’s exactly what i followed and Now i’m ISTQB certified.
hello ….
i have come across a question in equavalence partion….which has ranges …like 0
Where i can get detail of certification of ISTQB foundation level ? winjayakumar@gmail.com
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this is the first time i appearing for ISTQB certifiction course so can u help which book i need to refer for foundation level course and the aouthor name
Hi,
I am not convinced that option (i) is correct for Q2. Can anybody help?
Hi Sandhya,can u share more tips for analysing the questions
hello…
i came across a question .,which looks similar to this…
find the valid equivalence class partition,for the following range.0=200…..
some thing similar….can u xplain…my mail id is neethu_john@yahoo.com
Hi,
This is very useful. If you will give explanations for other more tough questions then its fine….
HI,
this is very useful to us.i am preparing istqb foundation exam.can u give me full details.
thanks and regards,
kumar.
Hi sandhya,
This is good site for people preparing for istqb fl exam.
please can u give me explanation for this question as iam unable to understand
1.Given the Following program
IF X = Z
THEN Statement 2;
END
McCabe’s Cyclomatic Complexity is :
a. 2 b.3 c.4 d.5
13. Given the Following program
IF X = Z
THEN Statement 2;
END
McCabe’s Cyclomatic Complexity is :
a. 2 b.3 c.4 d.5
13. Given the Following program
if x = Z
THEN Statement 2;
END
McCabe’s Cyclomatic Complexity is :
a. 2 b.3 c.4 d.5
Very good article.
Just one correction …
I think the answer for ques no 7 should be “D” instead of “B”…
also kindly confirm on this..
Please send more questions.
Hi Sandhy,
If it is possible for u then plz mail me the Link or question paper. It will be very useful for me.
Mail Id:- umesh.dhanal@gmail.com
Thanks & Regards
Good one thanks a lot
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Hello All,the following Q & A will help you,while writing ISTQB certification test.
1 We split testing into distinct stages primarily because:
a) Each test stage has a different purpose.
b) It is easier to manage testing in stages.
c) We can run different tests in different environments.
d) The more stages we have, the better the testing.
2 Which of the following is likely to benefit most from the use of test tools
providing test capture and replay facilities?
a) Regression testing
b) Integration testing
c) System testing
d) User acceptance testing
3 Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
a) A minimal test set that achieves 100% LCSAJ coverage will also achieve 100%
branch coverage.
b) A minimal test set that achieves 100% path coverage will also achieve 100%
statement coverage.
c) A minimal test set that achieves 100% path coverage will generally detect more
faults than one that achieves 100% statement coverage.
d) A minimal test set that achieves 100% statement coverage will generally detect
more faults than one that achieves 100% branch coverage.
4 Which of the following requirements is testable?
a) The system shall be user friendly.
b) The safety-critical parts of the system shall contain 0 faults.
c) The response time shall be less than one second for the specified design load.
d) The system shall be built to be portable.
5 Analyse the following highly simplified procedure:
Ask: “What type of ticket do you require, single or return?”
IF the customer wants ‘return’
Ask: “What rate, Standard or Cheap-day?”
IF the customer replies ‘Cheap-day’
Say: “That will be £11:20”
ELSE
Say: “That will be £19:50”
ENDIF
ELSE
Say: “That will be £9:75”
ENDIF
Now decide the minimum number of tests that are needed to ensure that all
the questions have been asked, all combinations have occurred and all
replies given.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5d) 6
6 Error guessing:
a) supplements formal test design techniques.
b) can only be used in component, integration and system testing.
c) is only performed in user acceptance testing.
d) is not repeatable and should not be used.
7 Which of the following is NOT true of test coverage criteria?
a) Test coverage criteria can be measured in terms of items exercised by a test
suite.
b) A measure of test coverage criteria is the percentage of user requirements
covered.
c) A measure of test coverage criteria is the percentage of faults found.
d) Test coverage criteria are often used when specifying test completion criteria.
8 In prioritising what to test, the most important objective is to:
a) find as many faults as possible.
b) test high risk areas.
c) obtain good test coverage.
d) test whatever is easiest to test.
9 Given the following sets of test management terms (v-z), and activity
descriptions (1-5), which one of the following best pairs the two sets?
v – test control
w – test monitoring
x - test estimation
y - incident management
z - configuration control
1 - calculation of required test resources
2 - maintenance of record of test results
3 - re-allocation of resources when tests overrun
4 - report on deviation from test plan
5 - tracking of anomalous test results
a) v-3,w-2,x-1,y-5,z-4
b) v-2,w-5,x-1,y-4,z-3
c) v-3,w-4,x-1,y-5,z-2
d) v-2,w-1,x-4,y-3,z-5
10 Which one of the following statements about system testing is NOT true?
a) System tests are often performed by independent teams.
b) Functional testing is used more than structural testing.
c) Faults found during system tests can be very expensive to fix.
d) End-users should be involved in system tests.
11 Which of the following is false?
a) Incidents should always be fixed.
b) An incident occurs when expected and actual results differ.
c) Incidents can be analysed to assist in test process improvement.
d) An incident can be raised against documentation.
12 Enough testing has been performed when:
a) time runs out.
b) the required level of confidence has been achieved.
c) no more faults are found.
d) the users won’t find any serious faults.
13 Which of the following is NOT true of incidents?
a) Incident resolution is the responsibility of the author of the software under test.
b) Incidents may be raised against user requirements.
c) Incidents require investigation and/or correction.
d) Incidents are raised when expected and actual results differ.
14 Which of the following is not described in a unit test standard?
a) syntax testing
b) equivalence partitioning
c) stress testing
d) modified condition/decision coverage
15 Which of the following is false?
a) In a system two different failures may have different severities.
b) A system is necessarily more reliable after debugging for the removal of a fault.
c) A fault need not affect the reliability of a system.
d) Undetected errors may lead to faults and eventually to incorrect behaviour.
16 Which one of the following statements, about capture-replay tools, is NOT
correct?
a) They are used to support multi-user testing.
b) They are used to capture and animate user requirements.
c) They are the most frequently purchased types of CAST tool.
d) They capture aspects of user behaviour.
17 How would you estimate the amount of re-testing likely to be required?
a) Metrics from previous similar projects
b) Discussions with the development team
c) Time allocated for regression testing
d) a & b
18 Which of the following is true of the V-model?
a) It states that modules are tested against user requirements.
b) It only models the testing phase.
c) It specifies the test techniques to be used.
d) It includes the verification of designs.
19 The oracle assumption:
a) is that there is some existing system against which test output may be checked.
b) is that the tester can routinely identify the correct outcome of a test.
c) is that the tester knows everything about the software under test.
d) is that the tests are reviewed by experienced testers.
20 Which of the following characterises the cost of faults?
a) They are cheapest to find in the early development phases and the most
expensive to fix in the latest test phases.
b) They are easiest to find during system testing but the most expensive to fix
then.
c) Faults are cheapest to find in the early development phases but the most
expensive to fix then.
d) Although faults are most expensive to find during early development phases,
they are cheapest to fix then.
21 Which of the following should NOT normally be an objective for a test?
a) To find faults in the software.
b) To assess whether the software is ready for release.
c) To demonstrate that the software doesn’t work.
d) To prove that the software is correct.
22 Which of the following is a form of functional testing?
a) Boundary value analysis
b) Usability testing
c) Performance testing
d) Security testing
23 Which of the following would NOT normally form part of a test plan?
a) Features to be tested
b) Incident reports
c) Risks
d) Schedule
24 Which of these activities provides the biggest potential cost saving from the use
of CAST?
a) Test management
b) Test design
c) Test execution
d) Test planning
25 Which of the following is NOT a white box technique?
a) Statement testing
b) Path testing
c) Data flow testing
d) State transition testing
26 Data flow analysis studies:
a) possible communications bottlenecks in a program.
b) the rate of change of data values as a program executes.
c) the use of data on paths through the code.
d) the intrinsic complexity of the code.
27 In a system designed to work out the tax to be paid:
An employee has £4000 of salary tax free. The next £1500 is taxed at 10%
The next £28000 is taxed at 22%
Any further amount is taxed at 40%
To the nearest whole pound, which of these is a valid Boundary Value Analysis test
case?
a) £1500
b) £32001
c) £33501
d) £28000
28 An important benefit of code inspections is that they:
a) enable the code to be tested before the execution environment is ready.
b) can be performed by the person who wrote the code.
c) can be performed by inexperienced staff.
d) are cheap to perform.
29 Which of the following is the best source of Expected Outcomes for User
Acceptance Test scripts?
a) Actual results
b) Program specification
c) User requirements
d) System specification
30 What is the main difference between a walkthrough and an inspection?
a) An inspection is lead by the author, whilst a walkthrough is lead by a trained
moderator.
b) An inspection has a trained leader, whilst a walkthrough has no leader.
c) Authors are not present during inspections, whilst they are during walkthroughs.
d) A walkthrough is lead by the author, whilst an inspection is lead by a trained
moderator.
31 Which one of the following describes the major benefit of verification early in
the life cycle?
a) It allows the identification of changes in user requirements.
b) It facilitates timely set up of the test environment.
c) It reduces defect multiplication.
d) It allows testers to become involved early in the project.
32 Integration testing in the small:
a) tests the individual components that have been developed.
b) tests interactions between modules or subsystems.
c) only uses components that form part of the live system.
d) tests interfaces to other systems.
33 Static analysis is best described as:
a) the analysis of batch programs.
b) the reviewing of test plans.
c) the analysis of program code.
d) the use of black box testing.
34 Alpha testing is:
a) post-release testing by end user representatives at the developer’s site.
b) the first testing that is performed.
c) pre-release testing by end user representatives at the developer’s site.
d) pre-release testing by end user representatives at their sites.
35 A failure is:
a) found in the software; the result of an error.
b) departure from specified behaviour.
c) an incorrect step, process or data definition in a computer program.
d) a human action that produces an incorrect result.
36 In a system designed to work out the tax to be paid:
An employee has £4000 of salary tax free. The next £1500 is taxed at 10%
The next £28000 is taxed at 22%
Any further amount is taxed at 40%
Which of these groups of numbers would fall into the same equivalence class?
a) £4800; £14000; £28000
b) £5200; £5500; £28000
c) £28001; £32000; £35000
d) £5800; £28000; £32000
37 The most important thing about early test design is that it:
a) makes test preparation easier.
b) means inspections are not required.
c) can prevent fault multiplication.
d) will find all faults.
38 Which of the following statements about reviews is true?
a) Reviews cannot be performed on user requirements specifications.
b) Reviews are the least effective way of testing code.
c) Reviews are unlikely to find faults in test plans.
d) Reviews should be performed on specifications, code, and test plans.
39 Test cases are designed during:
a) test recording.
b) test planning.
c) test configuration.
d) test specification.
40 A configuration management system would NOT normally provide:
a) linkage of customer requirements to version numbers.
b) facilities to compare test results with expected results.
c) the precise differences in versions of software component source code.
d) restricted access to the source code library.
Answers.
1 A 11 A 20 A 31 C
2 A 12 B 21 D 32 B
3 D 13 A 22 A 33 C
4 C 14 C 23 B 34 C
5 A 15 B 24 C 35 B
6 A 16 B 25 D 36 D
7 C 17 D 26 C 37 C
8 B 18 D 27 C 38 D
9 C 19 B 28 A 39 D
10 D 20 A 29 C 40 B
Hello All, here im sending some ISTQB Q & A
1 When what is visible to end-users is a deviation from the specific or expected
behavior, this is called:
a) an error
b) a fault
c) a failure
d) a defect
e) a mistake
2 Regression testing should be performed:
v) every week
w) after the software has changed
x) as often as possible
y) when the environment has changed
z) when the project manager says
a) v & w are true, x – z are false
b) w, x & y are true, v & z are false
c) w & y are true, v, x & z are false
d) w is true, v, x y and z are false
e) all of the above are true
3 IEEE 829 test plan documentation standard contains all of the following except:
a) test items
b) test deliverables
c) test tasks
d) test environment
e) test specification
4 Testing should be stopped when:
a) all the planned tests have been run
b) time has run out
c) all faults have been fixed correctly
d) both a) and c)
e) it depends on the risks for the system being tested
5 Order numbers on a stock control system can range between 10000 and 99999
inclusive. Which of the following inputs might be a result of designing tests for
only valid equivalence classes and valid boundaries:
a) 1000, 5000, 99999
b) 9999, 50000, 100000
c) 10000, 50000, 99999
d) 10000, 99999
e) 9999, 10000, 50000, 99999, 10000
6 Consider the following statements about early test design:
i. early test design can prevent fault multiplication
ii. faults found during early test design are more expensive to fix
iii. early test design can find faults
iv. early test design can cause changes to the requirements
v. early test design takes more effort
a) i, iii & iv are true. Ii & v are false
b) iii is true, I, ii, iv & v are false
c) iii & iv are true. i, ii & v are false
d) i, iii, iv & v are true, ii us false
e) i & iii are true, ii, iv & v are false
7 Non-functional system testing includes:
a) testing to see where the system does not function properly
b) testing quality attributes of the system including performance and usability
c) testing a system feature using only the software required for that action
d) testing a system feature using only the software required for that function
e) testing for functions that should not exist
8 Which of the following is NOT part of configuration management:
a) status accounting of configuration items
b) auditing conformance to ISO9001
c) identification of test versions
d) record of changes to documentation over time
e) controlled library access
9 Which of the following is the main purpose of the integration strategy for
integration testing in the small?
a) to ensure that all of the small modules are tested adequately
b) to ensure that the system interfaces to other systems and networks
c) to specify which modules to combine when and how many at once
d) to ensure that the integration testing can be performed by a small team
e) to specify how the software should be divided into modules
10 What is the purpose of test completion criteria in a test plan:
a) to know when a specific test has finished its execution
b) to ensure that the test case specification is complete
c) to set the criteria used in generating test inputs
d) to know when test planning is complete
e) to plan when to stop testing
11 Consider the following statements
i. an incident may be closed without being fixed
ii. incidents may not be raised against documentation
iii. the final stage of incident tracking is fixing
iv. the incident record does not include information on test environments
v. incidents should be raised when someone other than the author of the software
performs the test
a) ii and v are true, I, iii and iv are false
b) i and v are true, ii, iii and iv are false
c) i, iv and v are true, ii and iii are false
d) i and ii are true, iii, iv and v are false
e) i is true, ii, iii, iv and v are false
12 Given the following code, which is true about the minimum number of test
cases required for full statement and branch coverage:
Read P
Read Q
IF P+Q > 100 THEN
Print “Large”
ENDIF
If P > 50 THEN
Print “P Large”
ENDIF
a) 1 test for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage
b) 1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
c) 1 test for statement coverage, 1 for branch coverage
d) 2 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage
e) 2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
13 Given the following:
Switch PC on
Start “outlook”
IF outlook appears THEN
Send an email
Close outlook
a) 1 test for statement coverage, 1 for branch coverage
b) 1 test for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
c) 1 test for statement coverage. 3 for branch coverage
d) 2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
e) 2 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage
14 Given the following code, which is true:
IF A > B THEN
C = A – B
ELSE
C = A + B
ENDIF
Read D
IF C = D Then
Print “Error”
ENDIF
a) 1 test for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage
b) 2 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
c) 2 tests for statement coverage. 3 for branch coverage
d) 3 tests for statement coverage, 3 for branch coverage
e) 3 tests for statement coverage, 2 for branch coverage
15 Consider the following:
Pick up and read the newspaper
Look at what is on television
If there is a program that you are interested in watching then switch the the
television on and watch the program
Otherwise
Continue reading the newspaper
If there is a crossword in the newspaper then try and complete the crossword
a) SC = 1 and DC = 1
b) SC = 1 and DC = 2
c) SC = 1 and DC = 3
d) SC = 2 and DC = 2
e) SC = 2 and DC = 3
16 The place to start if you want a (new) test tool is:
a) Attend a tool exhibition
b) Invite a vendor to give a demo
c) Analyse your needs and requirements
d) Find out what your budget would be for the tool
e) Search the internet
17 When a new testing tool is purchased, it should be used first by:
a) A small team to establish the best way to use the tool
b) Everyone who may eventually have some use for the tool
c) The independent testing team
d) The managers to see what projects it should be used in
e) The vendor contractor to write the initial scripts
18 What can static analysis NOT find?
a) The use of a variable before it has been defined
b) Unreachable (“dead”) code
c) Whether the value stored in a variable is correct
d) The re-definition of a variable before it has been used
e) Array bound violations
19 Which of the following is NOT a black box technique:
a) Equivalence partitioning
b) State transition testing
c) LCSAJ
d) Syntax testing
e) Boundary value analysis
20 Beta testing is:
a) Performed by customers at their own site
b) Performed by customers at their software developer’s site
c) Performed by an independent test team
d) Useful to test bespoke software
e) Performed as early as possible in the lifecycle
21 Given the following types of tool, which tools would typically be used by
developers and which by an independent test team:
i. static analysis
ii. performance testing
iii. test management
iv. dynamic analysis
v. test running
vi. test data preparation
a) developers would typically use i, iv and vi; test team ii, iii and v
b) developers would typically use i and iv; test team ii, iii, v and vi
c) developers would typically use i, ii, iii and iv; test team v and vi
d) developers would typically use ii, iv and vi; test team I, ii and v
e) developers would typically use i, iii, iv and v; test team ii and vi
22 The main focus of acceptance testing is:
a) finding faults in the system
b) ensuring that the system is acceptable to all users
c) testing the system with other systems
d) testing for a business perspective
e) testing by an independent test team
23 Which of the following statements about the component testing standard is
false:
a) black box design techniques all have an associated measurement technique
b) white box design techniques all have an associated measurement technique
c) cyclomatic complexity is not a test measurement technique
d) black box measurement techniques all have an associated test design technique
e) white box measurement techniques all have an associated test design technique
24 Which of the following statements is NOT true:
a) inspection is the most formal review process
b) inspections should be led by a trained leader
c) managers can perform inspections on management documents
d) inspection is appropriate even when there are no written documents
e) inspection compares documents with predecessor (source) documents
25 A typical commercial test execution tool would be able to perform all of the
following EXCEPT:
a) generating expected outputs
b) replaying inputs according to a programmed script
c) comparison of expected outcomes with actual outcomes
d) recording test inputs
e) reading test values from a data file
26 The difference between re-testing and regression testing is
a) re-testing is running a test again; regression testing looks for unexpected side
effects
b) re-testing looks for unexpected side effects; regression testing is repeating
those tests
c) re-testing is done after faults are fixed; regression testing is done earlier
d) re-testing uses different environments, regression testing uses the same
environment
e) re-testing is done by developers, regression testing is done by independent
testers
27 Expected results are:
a) only important in system testing
b) only used in component testing
c) never specified in advance
d) most useful when specified in advance
e) derived from the code
28 Test managers should not:
a) report on deviations from the project plan
b) sign the system off for release
c) re-allocate resource to meet original plans
d) raise incidents on faults that they have found
e) provide information for risk analysis and quality improvement
29 Unreachable code would best be found using:
a) code reviews
b) code inspections
c) a coverage tool
d) a test management tool
e) a static analysis tool
30 A tool that supports traceability, recording of incidents or scheduling of tests is
called:
a) a dynamic analysis tool
b) a test execution tool
c) a debugging tool
d) a test management tool
e) a configuration management tool
31 What information need not be included in a test incident report:
a) how to fix the fault
b) how to reproduce the fault
c) test environment details
d) severity, priority
e) the actual and expected outcomes
32 Which expression best matches the following characteristics or review
processes:
1. led by author
2. undocumented
3. no management participation
4. led by a trained moderator or leader
5. uses entry exit criteria
s) inspection
t) peer review
u) informal review
v) walkthrough
a) s = 4, t = 3, u = 2 and 5, v = 1
b) s = 4 and 5, t = 3, u = 2, v = 1
c) s = 1 and 5, t = 3, u = 2, v = 4
d) s = 5, t = 4, u = 3, v = 1 and 2
e) s = 4 and 5, t = 1, u = 2, v = 3
33 Which of the following is NOT part of system testing:
a) business process-based testing
b) performance, load and stress testing
c) requirements-based testing
d) usability testing
e) top-down integration testing
34 What statement about expected outcomes is FALSE:
a) expected outcomes are defined by the software’s behaviour
b) expected outcomes are derived from a specification, not from the code
c) expected outcomes include outputs to a screen and changes to files and
databases
d) expected outcomes should be predicted before a test is run
e) expected outcomes may include timing constraints such as response times
35 The standard that gives definitions of testing terms is:
a) ISO/IEC 12207
b) BS7925-1
c) BS7925-2
d) ANSI/IEEE 829
e) ANSI/IEEE 729
36 The cost of fixing a fault:
a) Is not important
b) Increases as we move the product towards live use
c) Decreases as we move the product towards live use
d) Is more expensive if found in requirements than functional design
e) Can never be determined
37 Which of the following is NOT included in the Test Plan document of the Test
Documentation Standard:
a) Test items (i.e. software versions)
b) What is not to be tested
c) Test environments
d) Quality plans
e) Schedules and deadlines
38 Could reviews or inspections be considered part of testing:
a) No, because they apply to development documentation
b) No, because they are normally applied before testing
c) No, because they do not apply to the test documentation
d) Yes, because both help detect faults and improve quality
e) Yes, because testing includes all non-constructive activities
39 Which of the following is not part of performance testing:
a) Measuring response time
b) Measuring transaction rates
c) Recovery testing
d) Simulating many users
e) Generating many transactions
40 Error guessing is best used
a) As the first approach to deriving test cases
b) After more formal techniques have been applied
c) By inexperienced testers
d) After the system has gone live
e) Only by end users
ANSWERS
1 C 11B 21B 31A
2 C 12B 22D 32B
3 E 13B 23A 33E
4 E 14B 24D 34A
5 C 15E 25A 35B
6 A 16C 26A 36B
7 B 17B 27D 37D
8 B 18C 28C 38D
9 C 19C 29A 39C
10 E 20A 30E 40B
Hi Sandhya, Very nice article. Really helpful..Could you please explain few questions on decision coverage ,branch coverage & Cyclomatic complexity
Hello every1 iam a 2008 passed out with an year of exp in diff domain ( not testing ) iam getting trained on it.. presently out of job , would u please help me if ISTQB certification helps to get a job .. ( exp in embedded domain ) veerudsce@gmail.com
would any1 plz give me ur valuable suggestion if getting that ISTQB foundation certification would help me get a job .. n as i said m getting trained in S/W testing ( manual & automation as well) if not wat is advice for me to approach to get a JOB
On question 7: There is no right answer. I think the question refers to Validation. If this is the case, the right answer is D. Verification rises the question: “Have we built the product RIGHT?” while VALIDATION is “Have we built the RIGHT product?”
I want to get the ISTQB Advance Functional Tester materials and tips, please let me know
I want to get the ISTQB Advance Functional Tester materials and tips, please let me know the materials and sample papers
Hi Sandhya
Really informative
Can I have some questions for ISTQB advanced level please. It would be great If you could post something on ISTQB advanced level preparation or point me to where I can find some information on this.
Hi, Can you please send me some questions which are given in written exams for a QA testing job? They said written technical test. Thankyou
@ Chaaya
U can refer to the site http://onestoptesting.com. Also, in some written tests scenarios are given and you are asked to prepare test plan or test case or identify the defects in requirements etc.
Hi sandhya,
It would be great, if you can pls explain me how to solve this problem.
13. Given the Following program
if x = Z
THEN Statement 2;
END
McCabe’s Cyclomatic Complexity is :
a. 2 b.3 c.4 d.5
@ Varalakshmi
To solve the problem easily, draw a flow chart. Only one closed loop will be formed in the flow chart. McCabe’s Cyclomatic Complexity is “Closed loops +1″ = 2
Hope u got it.
Hello,
Can any one tell whether there is any training centers available in Chennai for writing ISTQB eaxm.
Thanks in advance
Hi All,
Is there any braindump kind of thing, reading which i can clear the ISTQB foundation level certainly(like microsoft certification braindumps)? If anyone have please send it to my id surfing_bgp@hotmail.com
Thnaks
Saurabh
too many wrong answers are given, and its causing confusion. question 6 and 7 cannot be correctly justified.
Hi Sandhya,
I have recently given ISTQB FL and i think pattern and question types are quite changed then mentioned here…can u provide tips on such new questions…
Hi…
Plz..check the answer of 7th Question(Verification involves which of the following:-) ..I think its ‘D’..
How to find number of test cases for branch and statement coverage. I am very confused about it, please some let me know asap. I am appearing for ISTQB EXAM to to be held on dec 17th.
Hi Sandiya,
am failed in foundation level, please help me out, please tell me how to clear it…
these questions are definetly not helpful
or mail me on my email id
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hi ,sandya i read ur istqb question and answer i waan to give istqb exam so would u help me to give me link for the all question paper and answer
Hi sandya,
Please share the ISTQB Advance level questions & Answers.
Good Article.Really helping for freshers
Hello ,
I am appearing for ISTQB and i want the latest Questions and Answers ….
Will anybody help me….
Who closes Defect Report?
I am appearing for ISTQB FL Please send me the latest Questions and Answers ….
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Will anybody help me….
Sandhya& all,
I have 8+ years of experience on testing domain like (HW and SW ). I came to know ISTQB certification good…any one can suggest me is it worth to apply this certificate, why because i have 8+ years of experience..
May E-mail Id : ravi_gani2yahoo.co.in
Thanks
Ravi
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ISTQB question paper & aswner
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