Identify THREE items that would be part of the work-breakdown structure showing the key
testing activities for the acceptance test project. 2 credits (for 2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)

A.

A. Test planning, test case preparation and test execution for each of the four iterations

B.

B. Work should be explicitly allocated to test completion, test management, installation and
to training on using the system

C.

C. Activities to deploy the system in the user environ

D.

Regression testing in the second, third and fourth iterations

E.

 Development activities for unit and integration testing

F.

Reviews on requirements documentation

G.

Defining test environment requirements for system testing

Model characteristics:
Which THREE of the below mentioned characteristics relate to TMMi? 1 credit

A.

5 maturity levels

B.

 Focussed on higher level testing

C.

20 key areas

D.

Highly related to CMMI

E.

Continuous model

F.

taged model

G.

Focussed on component and integration testing

H.

Is build around 12 critical testing processes

The test improvement project will take place in an organization developing a safety-critical
avionics application. Which one of the following standards do you believe would be most
appropriate to take into account for compliance during your assignment? 1 credit

A.

 ISO 9126

B.

IEEE 829

C.

BS 7925/2

D.

DO-178B

A test assessment has been carried out using the selected model as a reference
framework. A number of recommendations have been identified and you are asked to
prioritize them. Based on your knowledge of the project, you are expecting severe
resistance to change. Which of the following would be the most important selection criterion
for defining the priority of the recommendations? 2 credits

A.

Synchronized with the overall long-term organizational strategy

B.

Defined according to the maturity model used

C.

Most visible to stakeholders

D.

Low costs actions first

Comparing TMMi and TPI, which is not a valid reason for choosing either TPI or TMMi? 2
credits

A.

If the scope of test performance improvement covers all test levels, TMMi is preferred
since TPI focusses mainly on black-box testing.

B.

If the organization is already applying CMMI, TMMi may be preferred since it has the
same structure and uses the same terminology. TMMi addresses management
commitment very strongly and is therefore more suitable to support a top-down
improvement process.

C.

TPI is much more a bottom-up model that is suitable for addressing test topics for a
specific (test) project.

D.

 TMMi can only be used with the traditional V model,whereas TPI can be used with all
types of software life cycles.

During test process improvement it is recommended to use standards where possible.
Standards originate from various sources and they cover different subjects in relation to
testing Pick TWO sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones
mentioned below. 1 credit

A.

 ISO 9126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:
Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality
assurance solutions.

B.

ISA 4126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:
Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality
assurance solutions.

C.

BS-7925-2 ‘Software testing. Software component testing is a national standard used
internationally. It covers a number of testing techniques that may be useful both on
component testing level and on system testing level.

D.

SY-395-01 ‘Standard for East Coast Hospital software’ is a regional standard adapted
from a national one. Besides hospital software, this standard ought to be used also by
other types of software system in the region.

E.

 IEEE 829 ‘standard for software test documentation’ is an international standard to be
following mandatory by all testing origination regardless of lifecycle models.

During test process improvement it is recommended to use standards where possible.
Standards originate from various sources and they cover different subjects in relation to
testing Pick TWO sources of software standards, useful to software testing from the ones
mentioned below. 1 credit

A.

ISO 9126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:
Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality
assurance solutions.

B.

ISA 4126-1 ‘Software engineering- Product quality Part 1:
Quality model’ is an international standard, that provides a basis on which to define quality
assurance solutions.

C.

BS-7925-2 ‘Software testing. Software component testing is a national standard used
internationally. It covers a number of testing techniques that may be useful both on
component testing level and on system testing level.

D.

SY-395-01 ‘Standard for East Coast Hospital software’ is a regional standard adapted
from a national one. Besides hospital software, this standard ought to be used also by
other types of software system in the region.

E.

IEEE 829 ‘standard for software test documentation’ is an international standard to be
following mandatory by all testing origination regardless of lifecycle models.

Which of the following phases in the fundamental test process is considered to deliver a
document which can be used as a major input for test process improvement? 1 credit

A.

Test planning and control

B.

Test implementation & execution

C.

Evaluating exit criteria and reporting

D.

Test project closure

As part of the test strategy, entry and exit criteria will be defined for each test level. Which
is NOT a valid reason for using entry and exit criteria? 1 credit

A.

The expectation is that development testing is not adequate.

B.

Exit criteria are used to decide on when to stop testing.

C.

Entry and exit criteria are a principal way for getting adequate resources.

D.

Using entry and exit criteria will prevent software that is not or poorly tested from going
to the next test level.

Which THREE activities would be valid steps during the development of the test strategy?2
credits (2 out of 3 correct 1 credit)

A.

Identify test staff members that will be involved in the system test

B.

Define test career paths

C.

Understand the software development life cycle used by the software house

D.

Assess the testing that needs to be done to minimize the risks

E.

Issue the test strategy document for review

F.

Define a master test plan template

G.

Perform a project risk analysis