Objective: Experience-Based Approaches for Acceptance Testing CT-ACT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A test team is conducting acceptance testing for a new e-commerce website that handles customer payments. They want to use attack-based testing to probe for weaknesses. Which activity best exemplifies attack-based testing?

   • AUsing a checklist of common payment security issues and verifying each one.
   • BAttempting to manipulate the price of an item by intercepting and modifying the request sent to the server.
   • CReviewing the payment processing code to identify potential security flaws.
   • DRunning the scripted tests that verify the payment process works correctly for valid transactions.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Why is it beneficial to combine experience-based approaches with scripted acceptance tests?

   • ATo ensure that all tests are repeatable and documented
   • BTo eliminate the need for testers to have domain knowledge
   • CTo reduce the total number of test cases needed
   • DTo leverage the strengths of both: scripted tests provide coverage of requirements, while experience-based tests uncover unexpected issues
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4. 23application · medium

   A test team is using a checklist to guide acceptance testing of a new payroll system. The checklist includes items such as 'verify salary calculation for overtime', 'check tax deductions for different brackets', and 'ensure employee data is saved correctly'. How does this checklist-based approach contribute to the acceptance testing effort?

   • AIt automates the execution of tests, reducing manual effort.
   • BIt helps testers remember and verify important areas that might otherwise be overlooked, especially when time is limited.
   • CIt ensures that all possible test cases are executed, providing exhaustive coverage.
   • DIt replaces the need for scripted tests, as the checklist is sufficient for all testing.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the primary technique in error guessing?

   • AUsing a checklist of common errors to test for
   • BAnticipating likely defects based on the tester's experience and common failure modes
   • CTesting only the most complex parts of the system
   • DRandomly entering data to see what happens
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6. 25foundation · easy

   In acceptance testing, what is the role of tester experience in identifying risks?

   • AExperience helps the tester recognize typical problem areas and apply appropriate test techniques
   • BExperience allows the tester to predict all possible failures in the system
   • CExperience is only useful for test automation, not for manual testing
   • DExperience is irrelevant if the requirements are well-written
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