Project Aspects Influenced by Standards CT-AUT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is a key process change that standards such as ISO 26262 introduce to automotive software testing?

   • ATesting is outsourced to independent suppliers to reduce internal effort.
   • BTesting is replaced by formal verification methods entirely.
   • CTesting is performed only after the entire system is integrated.
   • DTesting is performed in a continuous, iterative manner with defined levels and criteria.
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2. 12application · medium

   A supplier developing an automotive software component must demonstrate compliance with ISO 26262 for a safety-related feature. The project manager is estimating the testing effort. Which of the following is the most direct impact of this standard on project planning?

   • AThe project must adopt an agile development methodology to meet the standard's iterative requirements.
   • BThe project must use a specific commercial test management tool that is certified for ISO 26262.
   • CThe test plan must include specific verification activities aligned with the assigned ASIL, such as additional structural coverage analysis.
   • DThe testing team must be co-located with the development team to ensure effective communication.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   How do standards such as ISO 26262 most directly influence project planning in automotive software testing?

   • AThey eliminate the need for test planning by providing ready-made test cases.
   • BThey only affect the final release phase, not early planning.
   • CThey impose additional scope, resources, and timeline considerations to achieve compliance.
   • DThey define mandatory test automation tools that must be used.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A test team is transitioning from a document-based testing process to a tool-supported process to meet ASPICE requirements. The team is concerned about the cost and effort of the transition. Which of the following strategies best balances ASPICE compliance with cost efficiency?

   • AImplement a commercial test management tool that provides built-in traceability and reporting, and train the team on its use.
   • BDevelop a custom in-house tool to exactly match the team's processes.
   • COutsource the entire testing process to a third-party that is already ASPICE-compliant.
   • DContinue using spreadsheets but add manual traceability matrices to meet ASPICE requirements.
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6. 15application · medium

   A project manager is planning a testing phase for a software update that must comply with ASPICE. The team has limited resources. What is the most likely impact of ASPICE on the project timeline?

   • AThe timeline is unaffected because ASPICE only applies to development, not testing.
   • BThe timeline can be shortened because ASPICE reduces the need for test documentation.
   • CThe timeline must be extended to include a mandatory certification audit by an external body.
   • DAdditional time must be allocated for documenting test results and maintaining traceability between requirements and tests.
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