ISTQB CTAL-TTA Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TTA exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 4

You are testing software that will be used in nuclear power plants. The particular piece of code you are testing has been classified as SIL 2. The following section of code falls under this classification:

If ((A > B) or (C > D)) and (E = F) then print A

Endif

Which of the following sets of test data would supply the minimum tests needed to achieve the "highly recommended" level of coverage?

ASet 1

BSet 3

CSet 5

DSet 2

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Suggested Answer: B

Keyword-driven test automation is a framework where test cases are written using keywords that represent the actions or tests to be performed on the system. This is an extension of data-driven test automation, which focuses on separating test scripts from the test data, allowing the same test script to be run with various sets of data. Keyword-driven test automation further abstracts the process by allowing tests to be written in a more human-readable form that corresponds to business processes. This approach can improve maintainability and readability of test cases, making them easier to understand and modify. It's not necessarily the case that one is more maintainable or easier to develop than the other (Options C and D); rather, they serve different purposes in test automation strategy.

by Kenny at Apr 30, 2024, 05:22 AM

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Amber

3 months ago

SIL 2 means it’s pretty critical for safety.

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Melvin

3 months ago

Totally agree, Set 2 is solid!

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Carin

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that?

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Kimberlie

4 months ago

I think Set 5 is the best choice!

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Velda

4 months ago

Set 2 covers all conditions.

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Tandra

4 months ago

I remember we practiced identifying minimum test sets, and I think Set 5 might be the one, but I need to double-check the conditions it covers.

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Kris

4 months ago

I feel like Set 2 could be the right choice since it seems to address both conditions in the if statement, but I'm not entirely confident.

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Lisandra

4 months ago

I think Set 3 might be similar to a practice question we did on logical operators, but I can't recall if it covers all the necessary paths.

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Fatima

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of achieving high coverage for SIL 2 code, but I'm not sure which test set would cover all the conditions effectively.

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Katina

5 months ago

This is a good opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of testing techniques for safety-critical systems. I'll need to be thorough and methodical in my approach.

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Lonny

5 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The code is straightforward, and the test data sets are clearly laid out. I should be able to quickly determine the right answer.

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Eun

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to identify the minimum set of test cases that cover all the possible logical conditions in the code. Let me work through that step-by-step.

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Louisa

5 months ago

This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the code and the test data sets to determine the minimum set that achieves the "highly recommended" coverage level.

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Lashawnda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the SIL 2 classification and how that impacts the testing requirements. I'll need to review the relevant standards to make sure I understand the implications.

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Leota

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know machine learning is important for autonomous robots, but I'm not sure which of these options best captures that. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Rozella

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I believe bradycardia is not typical for hyperglycemia, but I could be mixing it up with something else.

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Eric

10 months ago

I wonder if the code is as explosive as the power plant it's being used in. Just kidding, but seriously, this is important stuff!

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Matthew

9 months ago

User 3: Yeah, Set 3 covers all the necessary conditions for the code.

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Vincenza

9 months ago

User 2: I agree, Set 3 seems like the best choice for achieving the recommended level of coverage.

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Willodean

9 months ago

User 1: I think the answer is Set 3.

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Merlyn

10 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Set 2 looks like the way to go!

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Floyd

9 months ago

Let's go with Set 2 for the SIL 2 classification.

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Lashawn

9 months ago

Set 2 seems to be the most comprehensive option for testing.

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Princess

10 months ago

I agree, Set 2 covers all the conditions in the code snippet.

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Nickie

10 months ago

Hmm, let me think... I'm going to go with Set 3. Seems like the most comprehensive option to me.

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Graciela

8 months ago

User 4: Set 3 it is, let's proceed with testing.

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Jeanice

8 months ago

User 3: Set 3 it is then, let's go with that.

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Alison

10 months ago

User 2: I agree, Set 3 seems like it covers all the necessary test cases.

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Evangelina

10 months ago

User 1: I think Set 3 is the best choice.

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Britt

10 months ago

Wait, did they just ask us to test a piece of code that's being used in a nuclear power plant? I sure hope they're taking this seriously!

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Sophia

10 months ago

B) Set 3

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Brigette

10 months ago

A) Set 1

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Quentin

11 months ago

Because Set 3 covers all the conditions in the code snippet.

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Margurite

11 months ago

This question is a tricky one! I'm not sure if I can trust my own judgment on this.

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Sang

9 months ago

User 4: I'm not sure, this question is really challenging.

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Coleen

10 months ago

User 3: Set 1 seems like a good choice to me.

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Shannon

10 months ago

User 2: I'm leaning towards Set 2 as the best option.

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Devon

10 months ago

User 1: I think the answer might be Set 3.

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Barabara

11 months ago

Why do you think that?

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Quentin

11 months ago

I think the answer is Set 3.

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