Perform Verification and Validation Testing (e.g., Independent/internal Verification and Validation, Acceptance Test) CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key element that should be included in a test plan to address verification and validation objectives?

   • AThe names of the developers who wrote the code.
   • BThe scope of testing, resources required, and entry/exit criteria.
   • CThe programming languages used to develop the software.
   • DThe list of all possible defects that might be found.
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2. 7application · medium

   A software company is developing a critical safety system for an industrial control application. The internal development team has been testing the system throughout the SDLC. The project manager wants to ensure that the system is safe and reliable before deployment. Which testing approach provides the highest level of objectivity and assurance?

   • ARely on the results of the unit tests that were run during development.
   • BAsk the developers to perform a final self-review of their own code.
   • CHave the internal QA team perform additional regression testing on the final build.
   • DEngage a separate, independent verification and validation (IV&V) team to perform a final assessment.
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4. 8application · medium

   A business analyst is coordinating the user acceptance testing (UAT) for a new inventory management system. During UAT, a key user reports that the 'reorder report' does not include the 'warehouse location' column, which is essential for their daily workflow. The report was not in the original requirements. What should the business analyst do?

   • AIgnore the feedback because the report meets the original requirements.
   • BAsk the user to accept the system as-is and submit the request in the next release.
   • CDocument the feedback as a change request and evaluate its impact on the project scope and timeline.
   • DMark the UAT as failed and require the development team to add the column immediately.
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5. 9application · medium

   A project team is planning the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase for a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The project manager wants to ensure that UAT is effective and that the final product meets the business needs. Which activity is most important to include in the UAT plan?

   • AEnsuring that all UAT test cases are automated to save time.
   • BScheduling UAT to occur after the system has been deployed to production.
   • CAssigning the internal QA team to execute the UAT test cases.
   • DDefining clear, measurable acceptance criteria that are agreed upon by the business stakeholders.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   After executing acceptance tests, what is the key outcome that stakeholders evaluate?

   • AWhether the software can be developed within the budget.
   • BWhether the software is free of any syntax errors.
   • CWhether the software meets the acceptance criteria and satisfies the business needs.
   • DWhether the software is compatible with all browsers.
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