GAQM CTFL Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level (CSTFL) Online Training
GAQM CTFL Online Training
The questions for CTFL were last updated at Nov 22,2024.
- Exam Code: CTFL
- Exam Name: Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL)
- Certification Provider: GAQM
- Latest update: Nov 22,2024
Which of the following is a characteristic of good testing in any life cycle model? 1 credit
- A . Analysis and design of tests begins as soon as development is completed.
- B . Some, but not all, development activities have corresponding test activities.
- C . Each test level has test objectives specific to that level.
- D . All document reviews involve the development team.
Which test management control option is most appropriate to adopt under these circumstances? 2 credits
- A . Introduce mandatory evening and weekend working to retrieve the 3 week slippage.
- B . Reconsider the exit criteria and review the test plan in the context of the current situation.
- C . Advise the user community regarding the reduced scope of requirements and the additional incremental delivery.
- D . Arrange a meeting with the user community representatives to discuss the user interface.
Which of the following is a project risk mitigation step you might take as test manager? 1 credit
- A . Testing for performance problems
- B . Hiring a contractor after a test analyst leaves the company
- C . Arranging a back-up test environment in case the existing one fails during testing
- D . Performing a project retrospective meeting using the test results after each increment
Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique to identify project and product risks? 1 credit
- A . Brainstorming
- B . Inspections
- C . Expert interviews
- D . Independent assessments
Topic 5, Scenario 5, V2 "Human Resource System"
For the first increment of the new enterprise HR product you have performed a product risk analysis using the FMEA method. Five risk items have been identified and the likelihood and impact have been scored using scoring tables.
This has resulted in the following scores:
Part of the testing strategy indicates that you are going to be using systematic test design techniques. Your manager has asked that you present the main advantages of using these techniques at the next board meeting.
Identify THREE main benefits of using systematic test design techniques within this company. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)
- A . Easier to quickly adapt testing to changing requirements compared to experienced-based testing
- B . Targets certain types of faults
- C . Will guide experienced testers to find defects
- D . Provides a way to differentiate depth of testing based on product risks by using different techniques
- E . More enhanced documentation and therefore higher repeatability and reproducibility
- F . Will make non-systematic testing redundant
- G . Will reduce the need for early reviews
What would be a test approach regarding the test design techniques to be applied that would fit an item with the highest risk? 2 credits
- A . Component testing: decision testing; System testing: exploratory testing
- B . Component testing: decision testing; System testing: decision table testing
- C . Component testing: statement testing; System testing: equivalence partitioning
- D . Component testing: statement testing; System testing: decision table partitioning
You have been asked to write a testing strategy for the company.
Which statement best explains how risk can be addressed within the testing strategy? 1 credit
- A . A test strategy should address identified generic product risks and present a process for mitigating those risks in line with the testing policy.
- B . A test strategy identifies the specific product for a project risk and defines the approach for the test project.
- C . A test strategy is derived from the test policy and describes the way risk assessments are performed in projects.
- D . A test strategy is the result of a project risk analysis and defines the approach and resources for testing.
What is the Risk Priority Number for risk item number 2? 2 credits
- A . 16
- B . 2
- C . 1
- D . 63
In addition to risk, identify TWO other components of a testing strategy. 1 credit
- A . The entry and exit criteria for each test phase
- B . Test training needs for the project resources
- C . The test design techniques to be used
- D . Test performance indicators
- E . The test schedule
Topic 6, Scenario 6, V4 "Independent Test Team"
You have for a while been trying to hire a second test automation specialist for your test team However, you did not have any luck in finding a suitable candidate. So now, you have been asked by IT management of XYZ to forward a proposal with alternative solutions for building an automated regression test suite at system test level over a period of 2 years including needed training and eventual handover to the test team.
In addition to introducing the new team member, you have decided to raise motivation.
Which of the measures listed below would be the best measure to take in order to increase the motivation of the team? 2 credits
- A . Provide more time for testing in the schedule
- B . Allow people to take some time off
- C . Introduce entry criteria to the testing phase
- D . Organize a meeting with senior management in which they address the importance of good testing for this project