Risks in Mobile Application Testing CT-MAT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A team is testing a mobile app for a news organization. The app is used by journalists in the field, often in remote areas with poor connectivity. The app must allow offline reading and sync when online. The team has a limited budget and must choose between testing on real devices and using emulators. What is the best approach to manage the risk of connectivity variability?

   • ATest only in real remote locations, as simulation is not accurate.
   • BUse network simulation on real devices to test offline and sync behavior.
   • CUse only emulators, as they can simulate network conditions perfectly.
   • DSkip offline testing, as journalists can find connectivity.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   A mobile banking app fails to complete transactions when the user is in an area with poor cellular coverage. This risk is best categorized by source as:

   • AUser behavior
   • BNetwork
   • CHardware
   • DSoftware
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a mobile-specific risk that a tester should consider when planning tests for a new mobile application?

   • AThe application may need to handle large volumes of data, requiring performance testing under heavy load.
   • BThe application may be accessed by users from different countries, requiring localization testing for multiple languages.
   • CThe application may have security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users.
   • DThe application may behave differently across various device screen sizes, operating system versions, and hardware configurations.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A team is testing a mobile payment app that must comply with strict security standards. They have a limited number of real devices and a budget for cloud testing. The app is used in regions with both high-end and low-end devices. What is the most effective way to manage the risk of device fragmentation while ensuring security compliance?

   • ASkip compatibility testing on low-end devices, as they are less common.
   • BUse only cloud devices, as they provide the widest coverage.
   • CUse a combination of real devices for security-critical tests and cloud devices for broad compatibility testing.
   • DUse only real devices for all testing, as cloud devices are not secure.
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6. 15application · medium

   A team is testing a mobile game that relies on real-time multiplayer interactions. They have a test lab with a limited number of devices. The game is expected to be played on a wide range of devices, from low-end to high-end. What is the most effective way to manage the risk of device fragmentation in this scenario?

   • ATest only on the most popular devices to save time.
   • BUse a cloud-based device farm to test on a broader range of devices.
   • CPostpone testing until a single device standard is adopted.
   • DRely on emulators for all testing, as they simulate all devices accurately.
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