ISTQB PRACTICE EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
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FL-1.1.1 (K1) Identify typical test objective
#1. When the tester verifies the test basis while designing tests early in the lifecycle, which test
objective is being achieved?
a. Gaining confidence
b. Finding defects
c. Evaluating work products
d. Providing information for decision making - ANS C is correct per the syllabus. The other
three are achieved primarily by doing dynamic testing. This is a bit tricky because you are very
likely to find defects while doing this analysis and this may lead to either gaining or destroying
confidence and needing to supply information to the decision makers. What is occurring here is
an evaluation of the work product, in this case the requirements.
FL-1.5.2 (K1) Recall the advantages of the whole team approach
#2. In some Agile teams, people are encouraged to use their skills to help the team, regardless
of their role. This could mean that testers help the developers write code and developers help
testers test. What is this approach called?
a. Team Aid
b. Whole Team
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,c. Skills First
d. First Aid - ANS B is correct. This is an example of the Whole Team approach where the
team members leverage their skills, regardless of roles, to accomplish the goals of the team.
#3. Which of the following is a correct statement?
a. A developer makes a mistake which causes a defect that may be seen as a failure during
dynamic testing
b. A developer makes an error which results in a failure that may be seen as a fault when the
software is executed
c. A developer has introduced a failure which results in a defect that may be seen as a mistake
during dynamic testing
d. A developer makes a mistake which causes a bug that may be seen as a defect when the
software is executed - ANS A is correct. The developer makes a mistake/error which causes a
defect/fault/bug which may cause a failure when the code is dynamically tested or executed. B
is incorrect because fault and failure are reversed. C is incorrect because failure and mistake are
reversed. D is incorrect because it's
FL-1.3.1 (K2) Explain the seven testing principles.
#4. Why is it important to avoid the principle of tests wearing out?
a. Dynamic testing is less reliable in finding bugs
b. Running the same tests repeatedly will consistently find new failures
c. Tests should not be context dependent
d. Running the same tests repeatedly will reduce the chance of finding new failures - ANS D is
correct. As tests are run repeatedly, the tests become less effective. A is not correct because
dynamic testing should be used and helps to alleviate tests wearing out. B is not correct. The
same tests do wear out. C is not correct because testing should be context dependent.
FL-1.4.1 (K2) Summarize the different test activities and tasks
#5. When following a standard test process, when should the test control activity take place?
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, a. During the planning activities
b. During the implementation and execution activities
c. During the monitoring activities
d. During all the activities - ANS D is correct. Control occurs throughout the project to ensure
that it is staying on track based on the plan and to take any corrective steps that may be
necessary. The monitoring information is used to determine if control actions are needed.
FL-1.4.1 (K2) Summarize the different test activities and tasks
#6. Which of the following is the activity that compares the planned test progress to the actual
test progress?
a. Test monitoring
b. Test planning
c. Test closure
d. Test control - ANS A is correct. Test monitoring involves the on-going comparison of actual
progress against the test plan. B is incorrect because it defines testing objectives. C is incorrect
because the activities have already completed and the project is closing down. D is incorrect
#7. If you are working on a project that is constrained by time and budget, which is pressuring
testing to be done quickly. How should the test approach be adjusted?
a. Develop detailed test cases to reduce the test automation effort
b. Use techniques such as exploratory and checklist testing to spend less time on test case
development
c. Ensure that your testing starts only after the developers have completed integration tests
d. Develop end-to-end test automation before performing manual testing so the automation
can be used sooner - ANS B is correct. These techniques will help adjust to the project
context where there is pressure to test quickly. These are lightweight approaches that require
less time preparing documentation and allow test execution to start sooner. A is not correct
because developing detailed test cases will take significant time. C is not correct because
starting testing earlier would be helpful, not later. D is not correct because this will be
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
FL-1.1.1 (K1) Identify typical test objective
#1. When the tester verifies the test basis while designing tests early in the lifecycle, which test
objective is being achieved?
a. Gaining confidence
b. Finding defects
c. Evaluating work products
d. Providing information for decision making - ANS C is correct per the syllabus. The other
three are achieved primarily by doing dynamic testing. This is a bit tricky because you are very
likely to find defects while doing this analysis and this may lead to either gaining or destroying
confidence and needing to supply information to the decision makers. What is occurring here is
an evaluation of the work product, in this case the requirements.
FL-1.5.2 (K1) Recall the advantages of the whole team approach
#2. In some Agile teams, people are encouraged to use their skills to help the team, regardless
of their role. This could mean that testers help the developers write code and developers help
testers test. What is this approach called?
a. Team Aid
b. Whole Team
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,c. Skills First
d. First Aid - ANS B is correct. This is an example of the Whole Team approach where the
team members leverage their skills, regardless of roles, to accomplish the goals of the team.
#3. Which of the following is a correct statement?
a. A developer makes a mistake which causes a defect that may be seen as a failure during
dynamic testing
b. A developer makes an error which results in a failure that may be seen as a fault when the
software is executed
c. A developer has introduced a failure which results in a defect that may be seen as a mistake
during dynamic testing
d. A developer makes a mistake which causes a bug that may be seen as a defect when the
software is executed - ANS A is correct. The developer makes a mistake/error which causes a
defect/fault/bug which may cause a failure when the code is dynamically tested or executed. B
is incorrect because fault and failure are reversed. C is incorrect because failure and mistake are
reversed. D is incorrect because it's
FL-1.3.1 (K2) Explain the seven testing principles.
#4. Why is it important to avoid the principle of tests wearing out?
a. Dynamic testing is less reliable in finding bugs
b. Running the same tests repeatedly will consistently find new failures
c. Tests should not be context dependent
d. Running the same tests repeatedly will reduce the chance of finding new failures - ANS D is
correct. As tests are run repeatedly, the tests become less effective. A is not correct because
dynamic testing should be used and helps to alleviate tests wearing out. B is not correct. The
same tests do wear out. C is not correct because testing should be context dependent.
FL-1.4.1 (K2) Summarize the different test activities and tasks
#5. When following a standard test process, when should the test control activity take place?
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, a. During the planning activities
b. During the implementation and execution activities
c. During the monitoring activities
d. During all the activities - ANS D is correct. Control occurs throughout the project to ensure
that it is staying on track based on the plan and to take any corrective steps that may be
necessary. The monitoring information is used to determine if control actions are needed.
FL-1.4.1 (K2) Summarize the different test activities and tasks
#6. Which of the following is the activity that compares the planned test progress to the actual
test progress?
a. Test monitoring
b. Test planning
c. Test closure
d. Test control - ANS A is correct. Test monitoring involves the on-going comparison of actual
progress against the test plan. B is incorrect because it defines testing objectives. C is incorrect
because the activities have already completed and the project is closing down. D is incorrect
#7. If you are working on a project that is constrained by time and budget, which is pressuring
testing to be done quickly. How should the test approach be adjusted?
a. Develop detailed test cases to reduce the test automation effort
b. Use techniques such as exploratory and checklist testing to spend less time on test case
development
c. Ensure that your testing starts only after the developers have completed integration tests
d. Develop end-to-end test automation before performing manual testing so the automation
can be used sooner - ANS B is correct. These techniques will help adjust to the project
context where there is pressure to test quickly. These are lightweight approaches that require
less time preparing documentation and allow test execution to start sooner. A is not correct
because developing detailed test cases will take significant time. C is not correct because
starting testing earlier would be helpful, not later. D is not correct because this will be
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