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ISTQB ATA Exam - Topic 5 Question 83 Discussion

Posted by Werner on Dec 07, 2024 at 05:33 AM

Ken, an entrepreneur in Leeds finds the quality of the tea locally available 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 market strategy is to offer superior products on a well-designed website with graphics that are fast to load, has 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 to give general feedback

Ken selects an iterative model for the development of the prototypes. The team consists of three developers that are experienced in web development. Ken, although he doesn't have 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 statement of non-functional requirements.

With the strategy taking shape, Ken asks your advice on the specific testing techniques that should be used to complete the required testing, bearing in mind the nature of the application and the nature of Ken's overall objectives.

Which TWO of the following items may more frequently need to be explained in greater detail for non-functional defect reports than for a functional defect report?

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Suggested Answer: A

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29 comments · newest first
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Lashawnda 10 months ago
Expected results can be tricky to define for non-functional tests.
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Ashlee 11 months ago
I think the load level at failure is super important for non-functional defects!
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Antonio 11 months ago
Wait, how can Ken manage quality without proper documentation?
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Stephaine 11 months ago
Totally agree, non-functional testing is crucial for performance!
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Arlene 11 months ago
Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world?
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Hyun 12 months ago
I think steps to reproduce (B) are usually straightforward, but for non-functional issues, maybe actual results (E) and load levels (D) need more detail.
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Maddie 12 months ago
I practiced a similar question before, and I think expected results (A) could be crucial, but I'm not confident about the second choice.
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Eulah 12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the level of load on the system (D) would definitely need more explanation for non-functional defects.
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Xuan 1 year ago
I remember discussing how non-functional testing focuses on performance and usability, so I think options D and A might be important to explain in detail.
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Luke 1 year ago
This looks challenging, especially since Ken doesn't want a lot of documentation. I'll need to strike a balance between providing the necessary details for non-functional issues while keeping the reports concise and focused.
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Carlton 1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The level of load on the system and the website's response times will be crucial to test and document thoroughly. Ken wants fast performance, so that'll be a key area.
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Eloisa 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully review the details about the website's design and Ken's priorities. The non-functional aspects could be tricky to test and report on.
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Daron 1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'll focus on the non-functional requirements like website performance, usability, and security since those are key to Ken's objectives.
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Lavonda 1 year ago
Haha, yeah, Ken better hope the site can handle a 'tea-rific' rush of orders! In all seriousness, D and E are the way to go - gotta make sure that website is brewing up the best experience for customers.
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Corrie 1 year ago
Agreed. Ken's focus on website performance means the level of load and actual results will be super important to investigate any issues. I bet he'll want to know if the site can handle a sudden influx of customers!
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Dick 1 year ago
↳ replying to Corrie
A: Ken will definitely want to prioritize testing the system under different load levels to ensure it can handle a sudden influx of customers.
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Oliva 1 year ago
↳ replying to Corrie
B: I agree. It's important to ensure the website can handle high traffic without crashing.
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Keith 1 year ago
↳ replying to Corrie
A: Definitely! The level of load on the system at the time of failure will be crucial for performance testing.
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Rosalind 1 year ago
You're right, those two options make the most sense. For a functional defect, the steps to reproduce and the expected vs. actual results are usually enough. But for non-functional issues, the context around the system load and its actual behavior is essential.
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Dong 1 year ago
↳ replying to Rosalind
Exactly, the steps to reproduce a defect may be straightforward for functional issues, but for non-functional problems, the test data and system load details are vital.
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Mary 1 year ago
↳ replying to Rosalind
I agree, the actual results and expected results are important for functional defects, but for non-functional defects, the system load context is key.
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Angelica 1 year ago
↳ replying to Rosalind
Definitely, understanding the level of load on the system at the time of failure is crucial for non-functional defect reports.
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Ulysses 1 year ago
I think the correct answers are D) Level of load on the system at the time of failure and E) Actual results. When dealing with non-functional requirements like website performance, the level of load and the actual system response times are crucial to understand and reproduce the defect.
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Larue 1 year ago
↳ replying to Ulysses
It's essential to have detailed information on both the level of load and actual results when dealing with non-functional defects.
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Stacey 1 year ago
↳ replying to Ulysses
Yes, E) Actual results are also crucial for non-functional defect reports to understand the system response.
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Chau 1 year ago
↳ replying to Ulysses
I agree, D) Level of load on the system at the time of failure is important to consider for non-functional defects.
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Stephania 2 years ago
I believe the test data used to identify the fault may also need to be explained in greater detail for non-functional defect reports.
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Leonardo 2 years ago
I agree with Melvin. Non-functional defects are often related to performance issues, so understanding the load on the system is crucial.
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Melvin 2 years ago
I think the level of load on the system at the time of failure may need more explanation for non-functional defect reports.
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