ISTQB FOUNDATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
defect (syn. bug, fault) - Correct Answers -An imperfection or deficiency in a work
product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications.
A flaw in a component or system that can cause the component or system to fail to
perform its required function, e.g., an incorrect statement or data definition. A defect, if
encountered during execution, may cause a failure of the component or system.
error (syn. mistake) - Correct Answers -A human action that produces an incorrect
result.
,failure - Correct Answers -Deviation of the component or system from its expected
delivery, service or result.
An event in which a component or system does not perform a required function within
specified limits.
quality - Correct Answers -The degree to which a component, system or process meets
specified requirements and/or user/customer needs and expectations.
risk - Correct Answers -A factor that could result in future negative consequences.
, debugging - Correct Answers -The process of finding, analyzing and removing the
causes of failures in software.
requirement - Correct Answers -A condition or capability needed by a user to solve a
problem or achieve an objective that must be met or possessed by a system or system
component to satisfy a contract, standard, specification, or other formally imposed
document.
A provision that contains criteria to be fulfilled.
review - Correct Answers -An evaluation of a product or project status to ascertain
discrepancies from planned results and to recommend improvements. Examples
include management review, informal review, technical review, inspection, and
walkthrough.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
defect (syn. bug, fault) - Correct Answers -An imperfection or deficiency in a work
product where it does not meet its requirements or specifications.
A flaw in a component or system that can cause the component or system to fail to
perform its required function, e.g., an incorrect statement or data definition. A defect, if
encountered during execution, may cause a failure of the component or system.
error (syn. mistake) - Correct Answers -A human action that produces an incorrect
result.
,failure - Correct Answers -Deviation of the component or system from its expected
delivery, service or result.
An event in which a component or system does not perform a required function within
specified limits.
quality - Correct Answers -The degree to which a component, system or process meets
specified requirements and/or user/customer needs and expectations.
risk - Correct Answers -A factor that could result in future negative consequences.
, debugging - Correct Answers -The process of finding, analyzing and removing the
causes of failures in software.
requirement - Correct Answers -A condition or capability needed by a user to solve a
problem or achieve an objective that must be met or possessed by a system or system
component to satisfy a contract, standard, specification, or other formally imposed
document.
A provision that contains criteria to be fulfilled.
review - Correct Answers -An evaluation of a product or project status to ascertain
discrepancies from planned results and to recommend improvements. Examples
include management review, informal review, technical review, inspection, and
walkthrough.
