ISTQB FOUNDATION LEVEL -
CHAPTER 1 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1.1 What is Testing? - ....ANSWER ...-
Why is software testing important? - ....ANSWER ...-Software testing assesses
software quality and helps reduce the risk of software failure, which can lead to problems
like financial loss, wasted time, damage to business reputation, and, in extreme cases,
injury or death.
What is the main goal of software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-The main goal of
software testing is to discover defects and evaluate the quality of software work products,
known as test objects.
What are "test objects" in software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-Test objects are the
work products that are being tested in software testing, typically referring to the software
or its components.
What is the difference between verification and validation in testing? -
....ANSWER ...-Verification checks whether the system meets specified
requirements, while validation ensures the system meets users' and stakeholders' needs
in its operational environment.
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,What are the two types of testing, and how do they differ? - ....ANSWER ...-The
two types are dynamic testing, which involves executing software, and static testing,
which does not involve execution and includes reviews and static analysis.
What is the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1 standard? - ....ANSWER ...-The
ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1 standard provides a framework and guidelines for software
testing processes, terminology, and best practices to ensure consistent and effective
testing across various organizations and projects.
OBJECTIVE: Identify typical test objectives - ....ANSWER ...-(K1)
What are typical test objectives in software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-Typical test
objectives include evaluating work products, finding defects, ensuring coverage,
reducing risks, verifying requirements, ensuring compliance, providing information to
stakeholders, building confidence, and validating completeness.
What is meant by "evaluating work products" in testing? - ....ANSWER ...-It refers
to assessing work products like requirements, user stories, designs, and code to ensure
they meet the desired quality and expectations.
What is the purpose of causing failures and finding defects in testing? -
....ANSWER ...-The purpose is to intentionally identify defects or issues in the
software to improve its reliability and prevent future problems.
Why is ensuring required coverage of a test object an important test objective? -
....ANSWER ...-Ensuring coverage ensures that all aspects of the software are
tested, making sure that no critical areas are left unexamined.
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, How does testing reduce the risk level of inadequate software quality? -
....ANSWER ...-Testing identifies and addresses defects, thereby lowering the risk
of delivering software with poor quality that could lead to failure or user dissatisfaction.
Why is verifying compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements a test
objective? - ....ANSWER ...-This ensures that the software adheres to necessary
legal, contractual, and regulatory standards, avoiding potential legal or compliance
issues.
How does testing provide information to stakeholders to help them make informed
decisions? - ....ANSWER ...-Testing provides data and insights about the
software's quality, performance, and potential risks, enabling stakeholders to make well-
informed decisions about the software's release.
How does testing help build confidence in the quality of the test object? -
....ANSWER ...-Through thorough testing, stakeholders can be assured that the
software has been rigorously evaluated and meets the necessary quality standards.
What is the objective of validating whether the test object is complete and works as
expected? - ....ANSWER ...-The objective is to ensure that the software meets the
stakeholder's needs and works as intended, ensuring its completeness and functionality.
How do test objectives vary depending on the context? - ....ANSWER ...-Test
objectives can change based on the work product being tested, test level, risks, software
development lifecycle (SDLC), and business context factors like corporate structure and
time to market.
OBJECTIVE: Differentiate testing from debugging - ....ANSWER ...-(K2)
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CHAPTER 1 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1.1 What is Testing? - ....ANSWER ...-
Why is software testing important? - ....ANSWER ...-Software testing assesses
software quality and helps reduce the risk of software failure, which can lead to problems
like financial loss, wasted time, damage to business reputation, and, in extreme cases,
injury or death.
What is the main goal of software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-The main goal of
software testing is to discover defects and evaluate the quality of software work products,
known as test objects.
What are "test objects" in software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-Test objects are the
work products that are being tested in software testing, typically referring to the software
or its components.
What is the difference between verification and validation in testing? -
....ANSWER ...-Verification checks whether the system meets specified
requirements, while validation ensures the system meets users' and stakeholders' needs
in its operational environment.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
,What are the two types of testing, and how do they differ? - ....ANSWER ...-The
two types are dynamic testing, which involves executing software, and static testing,
which does not involve execution and includes reviews and static analysis.
What is the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1 standard? - ....ANSWER ...-The
ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1 standard provides a framework and guidelines for software
testing processes, terminology, and best practices to ensure consistent and effective
testing across various organizations and projects.
OBJECTIVE: Identify typical test objectives - ....ANSWER ...-(K1)
What are typical test objectives in software testing? - ....ANSWER ...-Typical test
objectives include evaluating work products, finding defects, ensuring coverage,
reducing risks, verifying requirements, ensuring compliance, providing information to
stakeholders, building confidence, and validating completeness.
What is meant by "evaluating work products" in testing? - ....ANSWER ...-It refers
to assessing work products like requirements, user stories, designs, and code to ensure
they meet the desired quality and expectations.
What is the purpose of causing failures and finding defects in testing? -
....ANSWER ...-The purpose is to intentionally identify defects or issues in the
software to improve its reliability and prevent future problems.
Why is ensuring required coverage of a test object an important test objective? -
....ANSWER ...-Ensuring coverage ensures that all aspects of the software are
tested, making sure that no critical areas are left unexamined.
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, How does testing reduce the risk level of inadequate software quality? -
....ANSWER ...-Testing identifies and addresses defects, thereby lowering the risk
of delivering software with poor quality that could lead to failure or user dissatisfaction.
Why is verifying compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements a test
objective? - ....ANSWER ...-This ensures that the software adheres to necessary
legal, contractual, and regulatory standards, avoiding potential legal or compliance
issues.
How does testing provide information to stakeholders to help them make informed
decisions? - ....ANSWER ...-Testing provides data and insights about the
software's quality, performance, and potential risks, enabling stakeholders to make well-
informed decisions about the software's release.
How does testing help build confidence in the quality of the test object? -
....ANSWER ...-Through thorough testing, stakeholders can be assured that the
software has been rigorously evaluated and meets the necessary quality standards.
What is the objective of validating whether the test object is complete and works as
expected? - ....ANSWER ...-The objective is to ensure that the software meets the
stakeholder's needs and works as intended, ensuring its completeness and functionality.
How do test objectives vary depending on the context? - ....ANSWER ...-Test
objectives can change based on the work product being tested, test level, risks, software
development lifecycle (SDLC), and business context factors like corporate structure and
time to market.
OBJECTIVE: Differentiate testing from debugging - ....ANSWER ...-(K2)
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