CTFL_Syll2018 Exam Dumps : ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018)

It is not allowed as organizations can’t change the test levels as these are chosen on the basis of the SDLC (software development life cycle) model. The V-model is a type of SDLC model that defines four test levels: component testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. Each test level corresponds to a development phase in a parallel manner. Integration testing is an essential part of the V-model, as it verifies that the components work together correctly and consistently2 explains this as follows:

The V-model is a graphical representation of a systems development lifecycle. It is used to produce rigorous development lifecycle models and project management models. The V-model falls into three broad categories, the German V-Modell, a general testing model and the US government standard.

The V-model summarizes the main steps to be taken in conjunction with the corresponding deliverables within project execution and delivery. It describes software development activities from requirements specification to maintenance.

The V-Model demonstrates the relationships between each phase of the development life cycle and its associated phase of testing.

A, C, and D are incorrect answers. A implies that integration testing is not an important test level and can be dispensed with, which is not true as integration testing ensures that the system functions as a whole and meets its requirements. C implies that organizations can decide on which test levels to do depending on the context of the system under test, which is not true as test levels are determined by the chosen SDLC model and its objectives. D implies that integration testing is a very important test level and ignoring it means definite poor product quality, which is true but not relevant to why it is not allowed to do away with integration testing in a V-model.

Configuration management is related to ensuring the integrity of the testware, as it is a process that controls and documents changes to test items, test cases, test data, test scripts, test results, and test documentation throughout the testing lifecycle. The other options are not related to ensuring the integrity of the testware, but to other aspects of testing such as test execution, test environment setup, and test planning.

References: Section 4.1, Section 4.2

The test organization that has the highest level of independence is C. Independent test specialists for specific test types, such as usability, performance or certification test specialists. Test independence refers to the degree of separation between the tester and the developer or user of the system or component under test. Test independence can help to reduce bias and increase objectivity in testing. Independent test specialists are testers who have specialized skills and knowledge in specific test types or domains and who are not involved in the development or use of the system or component under test. Independent test specialists can provide more reliable and accurate results than testers who are part of the development team or user community. A detailed explanation of test independence can be found in [A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus], pages 9-10.