ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Exam Crash Course Part 1

Match the following agile software development approaches on the top with their corresponding descriptions on the bottom.

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1) Extreme Programming

2) Scrum

3)Kanban

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i. Embraces five values to guide development like – Communication, Simplicity, Feedback, Courage, and Respect

ii. Divides the project into short iterations called sprints.

iii. Optimizes the ‘flow’ of work in a value-added chain.

• 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii

• 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii
• 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii
• 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i

Answer explanation

Option (B) is True – as Kanban closely relates to the value-added chain and Scrum goes with the short iterations of the project.

Out of the following which two statements are TRUE in respect of the Exploratory Testing?

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1. Exploratory testing encompasses concurrent learning, test design, and execution.

2. Exploratory testing is carried out by the developers.

3. Exploratory test cases should be automated for maximum benefit.

4. Exploratory testers should have a prior knowledge of the system under test.

• 1 and 4
• 1 and 2
• 2 and 4
• 1 and 3

Answer explanation

Statement (1) is True – as exploratory testing encompasses concurrent learning, test design, and execution.

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Statement (2) is False – as exploratory testing is carried out by testers.

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Statement (3) is False – as automation of exploratory testing is not feasible as test design and execution takes place in parallel.

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Statement (4) is True – as testers require good understanding of the usage of the system and how to know when the system has failed.

Out of the following which one is the characteristic of the iterative development model, which differentiates it from other development models?

• Close collaboration between developers and testers.
• Short iteration of development cycles.
• Use of automation testing.
• Testers involved in exploratory testing.

Answer explanation

One of the Core Agile principles “Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project” relates to which of the following Agile Manifesto values?

• Individuals and Interactions.
• Working software.
• Customer collaboration.
• Responding to change.

Answer explanation

Option (C) is True – as collaborating directly with the customer improves the likelihood of understanding exactly what the customer expects and likely to make the project successful.

Out of the following which statement best reflects one of the values of the Agile Manifesto?

• Responding to change allows the Agile team to develop relevant, a helpful product that people want to use.
• The team should try to automate all unit test cases to reduce regression testing effort.
• Business representatives should participate in all project activities.
• Testers should work collaboratively with Business and developer team.

Answer explanation

Match the Agile manifesto statements (1-4) below with its correct value (i-iv).

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1. Responding to change

2. Customer collaboration

3. Individuals and interactions

4. Working software

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i. Can help teams work most effectively.

ii. Improves the likelihood of understanding what the customer requires

iii. Provides the opportunity to give the development team rapid feedback.

iv. Can help teams develop a relevant product that the customer wants.

• 1 – iii, 2 – iv, 3 – ii, 4 – i
• 1 – iii, 2 – ii, 3 – i, 4 – iv
• 1- iv, 2 – ii, 3 – i, 4 – iii
• 1 – ii, 2 – iii, 3 – iv, 4 – i

Answer explanation

Out of the following which one is NOT the Agile Manifesto statement of values?

• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
• Responding to change over following a plan.
• Processes and tools over individuals and interactions.
• Working software over comprehensive documentation.

Answer explanation

Which alternative is the BEST description of when to stop testing (release criteria) in an Agile Project?

• All test cases have been executed.
• The probability of remaining faults has been reduced to a level that may be acceptable to the customer.
• The achieved test coverage is considered enough.
• The iteration/sprint is finished.

Answer explanation

Option (C) is True – as the coverage limit is justified by the complexity of the included functionality, its implementation, and the risks involved.

One of the new Agile teams have agreed to use the “Power of Three” concept to take advantage of the whole team approach. Which out of the following statements relates to this?

• The concept involving Scrum master, Developers, and Tester in all feature discussions.
• The concept of involving Testers, Developers, and Business Representatives in all feature discussions.
• The concept involving DBA, Developers, and Architect in all feature discussions.
• The concept involving Scrum master, Business Representatives, and Tester in all feature discussions.

Answer explanation

Option (B) is True – as “Power of Three” refers to the concept of involving Testers, Developers, and Business Representatives during discussions or meetings in which product features are presented, analyzed, or estimated.

Out of the following which activities are not consistent with Agile’s “Whole Team Approach”?

• Testers working with the team in user story creation.
• Product owner working on testing tasks.
• Testers working on non-testing tasks.
• Product owner and developers having a discussion regarding user story.

Answer explanation