Perform Verification and Validation Testing (e.g., Independent/internal Verification and Validation, Acceptance Test) CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31application · medium

   A test manager is writing a test plan for a new e-commerce application. The project has a tight deadline, and the manager needs to define when testing is complete. The manager wants to ensure that the plan includes objective criteria for stopping testing and moving to the next phase. Which element is most critical to include in the test plan?

   • AA detailed schedule of when each test case will be executed.
   • BA list of the specific test tools that will be used for automation.
   • CA set of measurable exit criteria, such as 100% requirement coverage and zero critical defects.
   • DA list of the names and roles of all test team members.
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2. 32foundation · easy

   Why is test coverage important in verification and validation?

   • AIt helps identify which parts of the software have been tested and which have not, reducing the risk of untested functionality.
   • BIt eliminates the need for independent testing.
   • CIt ensures that all possible defects are found.
   • DIt reduces the time needed for testing.
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4. 33application · medium

   A project is in the system testing phase. The test manager wants to move to the next phase, but the exit criteria for system testing have not been fully met. The project sponsor is pressuring the team to proceed to user acceptance testing (UAT) to meet a deadline. What is the most appropriate action for the test manager?

   • AStop all testing and escalate the issue to the project steering committee.
   • BQuietly proceed to UAT and hope the defects are found there.
   • CProceed to UAT as requested, since the sponsor has the authority to make the final decision.
   • DDocument the unmet exit criteria, assess the risk of proceeding, and formally request a deviation from the sponsor.
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5. 34expert · hard

   A software vendor has developed a new HR system for a client. The contract includes a UAT phase. The client's UAT team is not available for two weeks, but the vendor's project manager wants to proceed with deployment to meet an internal deadline. The vendor's internal QA team has already passed all their tests. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AHave the vendor's internal QA team perform the UAT on behalf of the client.
   • BDeploy the system and have the client's UAT team test it in production.
   • CAsk the client to sign a waiver accepting the system without UAT.
   • DDelay the deployment until the client's UAT team is available to perform the acceptance testing.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of a defect tracking system in verification and validation?

   • ATo prevent defects from being introduced in the first place.
   • BTo assign blame to the developer who introduced the defect.
   • CTo log, track, and communicate defects to stakeholders so they can be resolved.
   • DTo automatically fix defects without human intervention.
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