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iSQI Exam CTAL-TA_Syll2019 Topic 1 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for iSQI's CTAL-TA_Syll2019 exam
Question #: 37
Topic #: 1
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You have been given a user story for an ATM application and have been reviewing it. The following are two of the acceptance criteria:

AC 1: The account balance must be displayed to the user as fast as possible to ensure they do not leave during the transaction.

AC 2: The user must log in easily before they can display their balance

From the information provided here and by applying the review checklist in the syllabus, what is the major problem with the acceptance criteria?

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Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is B. The acceptance criteria are not testable.

The acceptance criteria are not testable

The acceptance criteria are not testable because they are vague and subjective. They do not specify any measurable or observable outcomes or conditions that can be verified by the test analyst. For example, what does ''as fast as possible'' or ''easily'' mean in terms of performance and usability? How can the test analyst determine if the user does not leave during the transaction or if they log in easily? The acceptance criteria should be rewritten to include clear and quantifiable criteria, such as response time, error rate, user satisfaction, etc1.

Reference =

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst2, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process

ISTQB Test Analyst Syllabus and Study Guide3, Section 2.1.1 Test Analyst Tasks in the Test Process

What is User Story and Acceptance Criteria (Examples)4, Section 2. What is Acceptance Criteria?


by Beth at Apr 24, 2024, 05:40 PM

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Franklyn
6 months ago
That's another good point. If the story is not independent, it can lead to dependencies and delays in development.
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Nidia
6 months ago
C) The story is not independent from other stories.
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Gianna
7 months ago
Yes, if we can't test the acceptance criteria, how will we know if the feature works as expected?
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Beth
7 months ago
B) The acceptance criteria are not testable.
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Antonio
7 months ago
I agree. If the feature is not clearly defined, it will be hard to know when it is complete.
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Donte
7 months ago
A) The feature is not clearly defined.
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Shantay
8 months ago
A) The feature is not clearly defined
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Kenia
8 months ago
C) The story is not independent from other stories
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Shawna
8 months ago
B) The acceptance criteria are not testable
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