ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (Syllabus 2012): CTAL-TM

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.

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

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a technique to identify project and product risks?

A. Brainstorming

B. Inspections

C. Expert interviews

D. Independent assessments

You have been given responsibility for the non-functional testing of a safety-critical monitoring and diagnostics package in the medical area.

Which of the following would you least expect to see addressed in the test plan?

A. Availability

B. Safety

C. Portability

D. Reliability