Knowledge Domain 2 - Tester's Role

Maura Shortridge

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  1. Which document contains both technical and non-technical instructions to users during setup?
  2. Your answer:
    operations manual
    user's manual
    system specifications
    installation and conversion plan


  3. Which is true of Security and Internal Control-related specs?
  4. Your answer:
    They must be written in a testable manner
    They should be part of a living document that isupdated during each phase
    they must have signoff from security experts and testers
    all of the above


  5. A short, preliminary document that states deficiencies in existing capabilities, new or changed requirements, or opportunities for increased economy or efficiency is known as a:
  6. Your answer:
    statement of requirements
    needs statement
    change control
    none of these


  7. The test analysis and security evaluation report should include all of these EXCEPT:
  8. Your answer:
    Security evaluation sub-report
    the capabilities and deficiencies
    project signoff by all team members
    Documents the test results and findings


  9. The document that includes the physical characteristics for storage and design is...
  10. Your answer:
    system decision paper
    specifications document
    requirements document
    data dictionary


  11. A Feasibility Study should include:
  12. Your answer:
    analysis of the objectives, requirements, and system concepts
    evaluation of alternative approaches for achieving the objectives
    identification of a proposed approach
    all of the above


  13. _________ tests tend to uncover errors that occur during coding, while _______ tests teend to uncover errors that occur in implementing requirements or design specs.
  14. Your answer:
    manual, automated
    structural, functional
    automated, manual
    functional, structural


  15. In the ___________, specific types of sensitive data are identiied, and the degree and nature of the sensitivity is outlined.
  16. Your answer:
    data sensitivity/criticality description
    data requirements document
    functional specification
    risk mitigation plan


  17. The __________ identifies internal control and security vulnerabilities, the nature and magnitude of associated threats, potential forloss, and recommended safeguards. This should be a living document that is updated during each phase.
  18. Your answer:
    statement of requirements
    technical specification
    needs statement
    risk document


  19. Which item(s) should be present in a VV&T plan?
  20. Your answer:
    detailed description of procedures
    test data
    evaluation criteria
    All of the above


  21. The functional/security specifications need to be approved...
  22. Your answer:
    during requirements
    prior to the start of coding
    only on high risk projects
    none of these


  23. Which is NOT true of the User Manual?
  24. Your answer:
    it should be written in non-technical terms
    it contains a full description of how to use the application
    it describes when to use the application
    these are all true


  25. Which of these are examples of structural system testing techniques?
  26. Your answer:
    Stress testing, execution testing, recovery testing, operations testing, compliance testing, security testing
    Black box testing, requirements-based testing, usability testing
    Compliance testing, requirements-based testing, black-box testing
    coverage analysis, security testing, performance testing


  27. The Cost Benefit Analysis...
  28. Your answer:
    Provides stakeholders with adequate cost and benefit information.
    Might be a separate doc, or might be part of the feasibility study.
    Neither of these
    Both of these


  29. The __________ is like a user manual but is more technical and geared toward Operations Personnel
  30. Your answer:
    Operations Manual
    Technical Manual
    Help System
    none of these


  31. The document that contains the definition of what is to be produced - including operating environment and development plan, proposed methods and procedures is...
  32. Your answer:
    project plan
    test plan
    system specification
    requirements document


  33. identifying important quality factors involves...
  34. Your answer:
    considering the basic characteristics of hte application
    considering the life cycle implications and performing trade-offs among the tentative list of quality factors
    ranking all quality factors and noting the most important ones
    all of the above


  35. A System Decision Paper...
  36. Your answer:
    records essential information such as mission need, milestones, threshholds, issues and risks, etc.
    is the master document related tot he whole SDLC.
    will eventually include signoffs that the app is operating properly
    All of the above


  37. The ideal software testing process involves testing artifacts produced during development, such as requirements documents and design specifications.
  38. Your answer:
    True
    False


  39. Determining how the system functions when subjected to large volumes is known as:
  40. Your answer:
    Data-driven testing
    Disaster testing
    Performance testing
    Stress testing


  41. The document that includes all goals and activities for all phases, including resource estimates, methods for design, documentation, etc. through to installation and operation, is...
  42. Your answer:
    none of these
    the system decision paper
    the project plan
    the risk analysis



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