ISTQB ATA Exam - Topic 5 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's ATA exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 5

A new web site must operate correctly with different browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Netscape, Mozilla), using different plug-ins (Realplayer, Mediaplayer), will be receiving pages from different servers (IIS, Apache and WebLogic) and will be running on various server operation systems (windows 2007, XP, Linux)

Which of the following test techniques will you use to test this new web site in its various environments?

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Apairwise testing

Bexploratory testing

Cuse case testing

Ddecision table testing

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Suggested Answer: C

by Corinne at Jul 11, 2024, 01:01 AM

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Skye

7 months ago

Wait, Netscape? Is that still a thing?

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Kanisha

8 months ago

Decision table testing seems too rigid for such a dynamic site.

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Roxane

8 months ago

Use case testing might not cover all scenarios here.

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Deonna

8 months ago

I think exploratory testing could uncover unexpected issues.

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Candida

8 months ago

Pairwise testing is a solid choice for this!

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Kassandra

9 months ago

Decision table testing sounds familiar, especially for handling different conditions, but I’m not clear on how it applies to multiple browsers and plug-ins.

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Tayna

9 months ago

I practiced use case testing before, and it seems like it might help with user interactions, but I’m not confident it addresses the technical environment variations.

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Ressie

9 months ago

I think exploratory testing could be a good option since it allows for flexibility, but I wonder if it covers all the necessary scenarios.

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Teri

9 months ago

I remember pairwise testing being useful for combinations, but I'm not sure if it's the best choice for all these different browsers and servers.

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Maile

9 months ago

Exploratory testing could be a good way to uncover any unexpected issues across these diverse environments. I'll make sure to thoroughly investigate the system and not just stick to a predefined set of test cases.

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Armanda

9 months ago

I'm a bit confused by all the different browsers, plug-ins, and server configurations. I'll need to make sure I understand them all before I can decide on the best testing approach.

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Keena

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a good opportunity to use pairwise testing. That should help me cover the key combinations without having to test every single possible scenario.

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Marguerita

9 months ago

This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different variables involved and how to cover all the possible combinations.

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Alison

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The question mentions the file format is available for selection, so I'm wondering if the answer could be one of the other options like a Word doc or compressed file. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Freeman

9 months ago

I think the sale of equipment would be reported as a capital gain, since equipment is considered a capital asset. The other options like inventory and government bonds don't seem to fit the criteria.

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Sanjuana

1 year ago

Exploratory testing, baby! It's like being a web detective, uncovering all the hidden bugs and quirks. Plus, I get to play around with the site, so it's basically getting paid to have fun. Can't beat that!

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Earleen

1 year ago

D) decision table testing

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Rikki

1 year ago

C) use case testing

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Teresita

1 year ago

B) exploratory testing

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Lauran

1 year ago

A) pairwise testing

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Viki

1 year ago

Pairwise testing, all the way! Gotta love how it covers all the bases without making me feel like I'm drowning in test cases. It's the Goldilocks of testing techniques, if you ask me.

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Ronny

1 year ago

Decision table testing might be helpful too, especially when dealing with different combinations of browsers, plug-ins, servers, and operating systems.

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Paulina

1 year ago

Exploratory testing could also be useful in this situation. It allows for flexibility and creativity in finding bugs.

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Dorthy

1 year ago

I agree, pairwise testing is definitely the way to go. It's efficient and covers a lot of different scenarios.

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Coral

1 year ago

Decision table testing? Really? That's a bit overkill for this, don't you think? I mean, how many possible combinations can there be?

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Gene

1 year ago

C) use case testing

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Lettie

1 year ago

B) exploratory testing

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Jenise

1 year ago

A) pairwise testing

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Casie

1 year ago

Use case testing is the way to do it, man. Got to make sure the site works end-to-end for all the different user scenarios. Can't leave anything to chance, you know?

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Sanjuana

1 year ago

C) use case testing

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Marci

1 year ago

B) exploratory testing

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Lezlie

1 year ago

A) pairwise testing

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Jimmie

1 year ago

I'm feeling exploratory on this one. With all those servers and OS variations, you never know what kind of funky behavior you might encounter. Gotta be ready to dive in and investigate!

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Daron

1 year ago

User4: Decision table testing might also be useful to ensure all scenarios are covered.

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Dierdre

1 year ago

User3: I prefer pairwise testing to cover all possible combinations.

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Shantell

1 year ago

User2: Agreed, with so many variables, we need to be ready to investigate.

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Edgar

1 year ago

User1: I think exploratory testing would be the way to go.

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Verona

1 year ago

Pairwise testing seems like the way to go here. Gotta cover all those browser and plugin combinations, you know? Keeps things efficient and comprehensive.

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