Fundamentals of testing - ISTQB Foundation | Exam Guide with Complete Solutions| 2025/2026
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Fundamentals of testing - ISTQB
Foundation | Exam Guide with Complete
Solutions| 2025/2026
Describe a test basis.
A test basis includes any documentation or resources used to determine what to test, like
requirements and design docs.
What is the primary purpose of a test environment?
T...
Fundamentals of testing - ISTQB
Foundation | Exam Guide with Complete
Solutions| 2025/2026
Describe a test basis.
A test basis includes any documentation or resources used to determine what to test, like
requirements and design docs.
What is the primary purpose of a test environment?
The test environment replicates the production environment to ensure realistic testing
conditions.
Explain the purpose of a test control activity.
Test control monitors testing progress and takes corrective actions to stay aligned with the
plan.
What is test coverage?
Test coverage measures the extent to which the testing suite covers requirements,
functionality, or code.
What is the purpose of defect logging?
Defect logging tracks issues found during testing, enabling their resolution and tracking of
defect trends.
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, Describe how a test design technique improves testing efficiency.
Test design techniques systematically create test cases, reducing redundancy and improving
coverage.
What is a test charter in exploratory testing?
A test charter outlines the scope, objectives, and areas of focus for an exploratory test
session.
Explain the purpose of boundary value analysis in test design.
Boundary value analysis tests the limits of input values to identify edge cases where defects
are more likely.
What is the main goal of equivalence partitioning in testing?
To divide inputs into groups that can be tested once, assuming all values in a group behave
the same way.
How is decision table testing beneficial in testing complex business rules?
It ensures that all combinations of inputs and conditions are tested systematically.
What is state transition testing used to verify?
State transition testing ensures the software handles different states and transitions between
them correctly.
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