Discuss ISTQB ATTA Exam Topic 1 Question 31

Part 1 "Test Techniques various"

Consider the following fault attack: ''Force all possible incoming errors from the software/OS interfaces to the application''. Which of the following is the kind of failure you are looking for when using this attack? 1 credit [K2]

AApplication crashes when unsupported characters are pasted into an input field using the windows clipboard

BFront page of the application has incorrect spelling of the company name

CApplication fails to display financial numbers in the correct currency format in reports

DApplication miscalculates total monthly balance due on credit cards

Suggested Answer: A

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13 comments · newest first

Carin 11 months ago

B seems minor, but it could affect user trust.

Veronique 12 months ago

Wait, are we really expecting the app to crash just from unsupported characters?

Reyes 12 months ago

D sounds like a critical failure, financial miscalculations are no joke!

Shanice 12 months ago

I think C is more relevant, format issues can lead to serious errors.

Farrah 1 year ago

Definitely A, crashing apps is a big red flag!

Stefanie 1 year ago

I recall something about input validation issues. A sounds plausible, but I wonder if B could also be a sign of a deeper problem.

Ettie 1 year ago

I feel like the focus here is on critical failures. D seems like a serious issue, but I’m not confident if it fits the fault attack description.

Leota 1 year ago

I think this is about how the application handles unexpected inputs, so maybe A is the right choice since it involves crashing.

Jaclyn 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where we discussed how applications should handle errors gracefully. Could it be C?

Nieves 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. A usability test is all about observing users as they complete tasks, not getting their personal opinions. The answer is A.

Martina 1 year ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The key seems to be identifying the variable that has the biggest impact on the number of exposures. My money's on testing different ad formats to see what resonates best with the target audience.

Felix 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The value streams might also be relevant, as they focus on the end-to-end processes that deliver value to customers. That could be useful for the case management automation insights.

Alton 1 year ago

Wait, I thought Gantt charts were all about allocating time for different tasks. I'm a little confused now - I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the key features and uses of Gantt charts.

ISTQB ATTA Exam - Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion