iSQI Exam CTAL-TA_Syll2019 Topic 7 Question 42 Discussion

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Question #: 42
Topic #: 7

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As a Test Analyst on a project using the V-model lifecycle model, you have been working with expert business users for a program designed to assist car buyers in selecting options for new car models. The program has been in use for some time, and now your company has decided to implement some significant improvements, based on customer and sales representative's feedback.

You visit specific locations and gather information on how the product is currently being used, spend time with expert users, and walk through their envisioned scenarios.

Based on this information, what are you using for your test basis and what information is still missing?

AUse cases; the validation that the transactions are realistic

BUse cases; the exception and error handling behaviors

CState transitions; the starting and ending states

DState transitions; the events that cause the transitions between states

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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 Shawnda at Jun 23, 2024, 04:21 AM

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Sanda

9 months ago

Not clearly defined? I thought the user story was written in hieroglyphics, but I guess that's just me.

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Josphine

7 months ago

C) The story is not independent from other stories

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Amber

7 months ago

B) The acceptance criteria are not testable

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Ty

7 months ago

A) The feature is not clearly defined

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Domingo

7 months ago

C) The story is not independent from other stories

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Jacinta

7 months ago

B) The acceptance criteria are not testable

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Sueann

8 months ago

A) The feature is not clearly defined

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Fausto

9 months ago

Prioritizing acceptance criteria? That's like trying to organize my sock drawer - it's a lost cause!

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Elise

8 months ago

B) The acceptance criteria are not testable

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Ben

9 months ago

A) The feature is not clearly defined

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Fabiola

9 months ago

I think the acceptance criteria should be prioritized to ensure we focus on the most important aspects of the feature first.

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Emmanuel

10 months ago

The acceptance criteria are not testable? Well, I guess they want us to be psychic or something.

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Colby

9 months ago

Yeah, it's hard to verify if the requirements are met without clear testable criteria.

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Louann

9 months ago

The acceptance criteria are not testable.

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Shanice

10 months ago

I believe the story is not independent from other stories, which could cause dependencies and delays in development.

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Raymon

10 months ago

I agree with Minna, if we can't test the criteria, how can we ensure the feature works as intended?

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Minna

10 months ago

I think the major problem is that the acceptance criteria are not testable.

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