Formal Testing and Holistic Testing CTAL-AT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A team is developing a music streaming app. They have functional tests for playback and playlists, but users are complaining about the app crashing on certain devices and the interface being difficult to navigate. To address these issues, which holistic testing practice should the team integrate into their Agile process?

   • AAsk the development team to fix the crashes without any testing activities.
   • BConduct a security review to ensure user data is protected.
   • CAdd more functional test cases for playback and playlists to ensure all features work correctly.
   • DAdd compatibility testing for different devices and usability testing for the navigation, involving real users in the evaluation.
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2. 17application · medium

   A test manager is explaining the difference between formal and holistic testing to a new team member. Which statement correctly contrasts the two approaches?

   • AFormal testing emphasizes documented test cases and results, while holistic testing emphasizes broad coverage of the system's quality aspects.
   • BFormal testing is only for non-Agile projects, while holistic testing is only for Agile projects.
   • CFormal testing requires no documentation, while holistic testing requires extensive documentation.
   • DFormal testing focuses on non-functional aspects, while holistic testing focuses on functional aspects.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is a primary purpose of maintaining documented test results in formal testing?

   • ATo ensure that all defects are fixed before release.
   • BTo replace the need for automated test execution tools.
   • CTo provide evidence of testing activities and support audit and compliance requirements.
   • DTo eliminate the need for test case design activities.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is a common way to apply formal test case design in an Agile project?

   • AUsing test-driven development (TDD) to write test cases before code is implemented.
   • BWriting exhaustive test cases for every possible input before development starts.
   • CCreating detailed test cases only after the system is fully developed.
   • DAvoiding test case design altogether and relying solely on exploratory testing.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   How can holistic testing be integrated into Agile testing to address broader quality aspects?

   • ABy focusing only on unit testing to ensure code correctness.
   • BBy including non-functional testing, user experience validation, and business scenario testing in each iteration.
   • CBy postponing all non-functional testing until the final release.
   • DBy using only automated tests for all testing activities.
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