Integration of the Tester in the Safety Lifecycle CT-AUT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   During the requirements phase for a new adaptive cruise control system, the safety team is defining the safe-state behavior. The tester suggests adding a requirement that specifies the maximum time to transition to a safe state after a sensor failure. Why is this suggestion valuable?

   • AIt makes the requirement testable by providing a measurable acceptance criterion.
   • BIt reduces the ASIL level of the system, lowering testing requirements.
   • CIt eliminates the need for fault injection testing.
   • DIt allows the tester to skip validation activities.
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2. 17application · medium

   A test team is preparing for a safety audit of a new steering system. The auditor requests evidence that the test plan was followed and that all planned tests were executed. Which documentation best demonstrates this?

   • AThe test environment configuration and tool versions.
   • BThe list of testers and their qualifications.
   • CThe test plan, test execution logs showing each test case run with its result, and a summary of any deviations from the plan.
   • DA final test report that only states the overall pass/fail status.
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4. 18application · medium

   A safety auditor is reviewing the test documentation for a vehicle stability control system. The auditor asks for evidence that each safety requirement was tested and passed. Which document set best satisfies this request?

   • AThe test environment configuration and tool versions used for testing.
   • BThe resumes of the testers who executed the tests.
   • CA summary of the total number of test cases executed and the overall pass rate.
   • DA traceability matrix linking each safety requirement to its test cases, along with the test results and pass/fail status.
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5. 19application · medium

   A tester is verifying a new over-the-air (OTA) update mechanism for a vehicle's braking system. The tester has executed all test cases and all passed. The project manager asks if the system is ready for release. Which additional activity is most important before release?

   • AReviewing the test environment configuration to ensure it matches production.
   • BUpdating the traceability matrix to include the test results.
   • CConducting a validation activity to confirm the OTA update works correctly in real-world conditions with representative users.
   • DRe-running the test cases one more time to ensure they still pass.
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6. 20application · medium

   During a test execution, a tester finds a defect that could cause a false activation of the airbag. The defect is not in the current test plan but is discovered while testing another feature. What should the tester do?

   • AReport the defect immediately with a high severity rating and include all relevant details for reproduction.
   • BFix the defect on the spot and continue testing.
   • CContinue with the planned tests and report the defect at the end of the test cycle.
   • DDocument the defect in a personal notebook and share it only with the test lead.
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