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BCS CTFL4 Exam
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (Page 5 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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A test status report SHOULD:

  1. Specify the impediments to carrying out the planned test activities in the reporting period and the corresponding solutions put in place to remove them
  2. Be produced as part of test completion activities and report unmitigated product risks to support the decision whether or not to release the product
  3. Always be based on the same template within an organisation, as its structure and contents should not be affected by the audience to which the report is presented.
  4. Specify the lines of communication between testing, other lifecycle activities, and within the organisation that were chosen at the outset of the test project.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A test status report is a document that provides a snapshot of the testing activities and their progress during a particular period. It should include information about any impediments encountered during the test execution and the actions taken to resolve them, which helps stakeholders understand the challenges and how they were addressed .
Option B describes an activity related to test completion rather than ongoing status reporting. Option C is incorrect because the structure and contents of the report may vary based on the audience's needs. Option D, while important, is not the primary purpose of a test status report, which focuses more on the current status and impediments.



Which of the following statements is TRUE?

  1. User acceptance tests are usually automated and aim to verify the acceptance criteria for user stories
  2. Acceptance criteria for user stories can include details on data definitions, for example by describing the format, allowed values, and default values for a data item
  3. Acceptance criteria for user stones should focus on positive scenarios, while negative scenarios should be excluded
  4. Tests derived from acceptance criteria for user stories are not included in any of the four testing quadrants

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Acceptance criteria for user stories often include detailed specifications about data definitions, such as the format, allowed values, and default values for a data item. This helps ensure that the developed feature meets the expected requirements and provides a clear understanding for both developers and testers on what needs to be validated. Therefore, statement B is true as per the ISTQB CTFL syllabus .



Which of the following statements about checklist-based testing is TRUE?

  1. Checklist-based testing is a technique for managing the review meeting that can be applied in those reviews where the use of checklists is mandatory, as is often the case in formal reviews.
  2. Checklist-based testing is a review technique that can be used in a formal review process where reviewers, during individual review, try to detect issues within the work product based on a checklist
  3. In checklist-based testing, using checklists at a high level of detail is more likely to produce test cases that are easier to reproduce than those using checklists at a low level of detail
  4. Checklists used in checklist-based testing should be reviewed periodically for updates as, over time, test cases designed using the same checklist may become less effective at finding defects.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Checklist-based testing is a technique where testers use pre-determined checklists to ensure that important aspects of a work product are evaluated. Over time, these checklists should be reviewed and updated periodically to maintain their effectiveness in detecting defects. As systems evolve, outdated checklists may miss new types of defects, thus diminishing their usefulness. Therefore, statement D is true according to the ISTQB CTFL syllabus .



Exploratory testing is an experience-based test technique

  1. Where a developer and a tester work together on the same workstation while the developer actively writes code, the tester explores the code to find defects.
  2. That can be organised into sessions guided by test charters outlining test objectives that will guide the testers' exploration
  3. Where a team of testers explores all possible test techniques in order to determine the most suitable combination of these techniques to apply for a test project.
  4. That aims at finding defects by designing tests that exercise all possible combinations of input values and preconditions

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Exploratory testing is an experience-based test technique where testers actively engage with the software, learning about its behavior while simultaneously designing and executing tests. According to the ISTQB CTFL syllabus, exploratory testing can be structured into sessions guided by test charters, which outline the test objectives and provide direction for the testers' exploration. This method is particularly useful in situations where test documentation is limited or where rapid feedback is needed. Thus, option B correctly describes how exploratory testing can be organized .



Which of the following statements about traceability is FALSE?

  1. Traceability between test basis items and the test cases designed to cover them, makes it possible to determine which test basis items have been covered by the executed test cases.
  2. Traceability between test basis items and the test cases designed to cover them, enables experience-based test techniques to be applied
  3. Traceability between test basis items and the test cases designed to cover them, enables identification of which test cases will be affected by changes to the test basis items.
  4. Traceability can be established and maintained through all the test documentation for a given test level, such as from test conditions through test cases to test scripts.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Traceability primarily refers to the ability to link test cases back to their sources in the test basis, such as requirements or design documents. This linkage allows for the determination of coverage, impact analysis, and maintaining consistency across test documentation. However, traceability does not directly enable the application of experience-based test techniques, which are more about using the tester's intuition and experience. The ISTQB CTFL Syllabus v4.0 does not state that traceability enables experience-based techniques, making option B the false statement .



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