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You work for a software testing consultancy firm, SOFTEST, specializing in the travel industry. A project has started for a new cruise sector client to develop a new user interface allowing customers to search for cruises using several drop-down fields. The project uses a SCRUM methodology with 2-week sprints.
Which option below describes the BEST test techniques to apply for each project?
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Which of the following appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst is performed during the test analysis phase?

Based on the classification tree shown below, using the pairwise testing technique how many test cases are required to test all pairs?

A tablet manufacturer offers the following options for its customers:
* Colour:Black, White, Silver, Gold (4 options)
* Model:Standard, Mini, Pro (3 options)
* Gigabytes:32, 64, 128, 256 (4 options)
* Connectivity:Wifi-only, Wifi+Cellular (2 options)
Using the pairwise technique, what is the MINIMUM number of test cases needed to achieve a full 2- wise coverage?
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Which of the following descriptions is an example of the use of defect taxonomies?

You work for a software testing consultancy firm,SOFTEST, that specializes in the travel industry. It has built up a portfolio of clients across two main travel sectors: thecruiseandrailsectors. SOFTEST has an established test process, an experienced team of testers, and maintains comprehensive organizational defect taxonomies for both sectors.
A project has started for a new cruise sector client. It will deliver a newuser interfaceallowing customers to search for cruises using several drop-down fields, each with many values, providing a much greater range of combinations than customers previously had. The project is using aSCRUM methodologywith 2-week sprints and well-specified user stories.
Which option below describes the BEST test techniques to apply for each project?
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A car navigation system needs to be integrated in the overall car software It is important to verify that the car navigation is functioning correctly once integrated. Thus functional correctness is considered to be important.
Which of the following techniques is most likely to support the required functional correctness testing?

When would the Test Analyst's involvement in an Agile project normally start?
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Ken finds the quality of the tea locally available to be so low, that he decides to research superior teas around the world. He decides to market, sell and distribute these superior teas via the web. His marketing strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website that has fast loading graphics, high availability, superior usability and fast response times. The website will offer the following:
- An innovative interactive catalogue of teas, which not only enables customers to buy the product, but also enables them to provide feedback by rating the teas (which will influence his stock purchasing levels).
- Provide the customer with the ability to use secure credit card transactions.
- Provide the customer with the ability to give general feedback.
Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers who are experienced in web development Ken, although he doesn't have a technical skillset, is concerned with quality. He doesn't believe a lot of documentation is necessary and he wants the website to be completed quickly. The test basis contains the following:
- Story boards that show the information flow and page links through the site.
- HTML pages developed to date
- A set of non-functional requirements.
With the strategy taking shape, it is decided that exploratory testing should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives. You have now been given the task of identifying the exploratory tests, which will be executed as test sessions.
Which of the options below state what you will typically use for identifying the exploratory tests?

Which ONE of the following test tools would MOST likely be used as part of test design?
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