Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle CTFL Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the main purpose of Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)?

   • ATo write unit tests before code to improve code quality
   • BTo use acceptance tests as a specification to drive development and ensure alignment with business requirements
   • CTo replace system testing with acceptance testing
   • DTo automate all regression tests
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2. 12expert · hard

   A company is developing a product with a fixed release date and a well-defined scope. They are considering using either the waterfall or agile model. The project manager is concerned about the ability to adapt to changing requirements. Which model would be more appropriate, and why?

   • AAgile, because it requires less documentation and is faster to implement.
   • BWaterfall, because it is more predictable and easier to manage with a fixed release date.
   • CAgile, because it allows for iterative development and can adapt to changing requirements throughout the project.
   • DWaterfall, because it provides a structured approach that ensures all requirements are met before moving to the next phase.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   In Test-Driven Development, what is the expected outcome when a new test is first written?

   • AThe test should be skipped
   • BThe test should be run only after the code is written
   • CThe test should fail
   • DThe test should pass immediately
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5. 14expert · hard

   A team is using an agile model with two-week sprints. They have a large number of automated tests that take several hours to run. The tests are currently run at the end of the sprint, which often leads to delays in delivering the sprint increment. What is the best way to address this issue?

   • ARun the automated tests nightly and fix any failures the next morning.
   • BMove all testing to the end of the project to avoid disrupting the sprint.
   • CReduce the number of automated tests to save time, focusing only on critical functionality.
   • DIncrease the sprint duration to allow more time for testing.
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6. 15application · medium

   A project is using a risk-based testing approach. The team has identified that the payment processing module has a high risk of failure and a high business impact. How should the team allocate their testing effort?

   • AAllocate equal testing effort to all modules to ensure comprehensive coverage.
   • BFocus more testing effort on the payment processing module, including more detailed test cases and earlier testing.
   • CDefer testing of the payment module until the end of the project to allow more time for development.
   • DReduce testing effort on the payment module because it is well-understood and has been tested in previous projects.
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