Topic 5, Case Study# 5 Scenario
A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to
communicate securely and timely.
This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT processes in place include many quality check
points, including the use of the V-model for software development.
The provider has recently lost many of its software development and test staff to other
organizations. The management staff has been retained, including the project and development
manager for this upgrade. A recruitment drive is underway.
You have been brought in as a new test manager, and you have been asked to review the
processes surrounding development and testing.
The project manager has been asked about a formal process of building test procedures using
specification-based techniques.
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Which of the following best describes the order in which this should be carried out?
a.Decide which category of test design technique to use.

b.Review test specifications.
c.Write test procedures.
d.Create test cases.
e.Identify test conditions.

Topic 5, Case Study# 5 Scenario
A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to
communicate securely and timely.
This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT processes in place include many quality check
points, including the use of the V-model for software development.
The provider has recently lost many of its software development and test staff to other
organizations. The management staff has been retained, including the project and development
manager for this upgrade. A recruitment drive is underway.
You have been brought in as a new test manager, and you have been asked to review the
processes surrounding development and testing.
The project manager has been asked about a formal process of building test procedures using
specification-based techniques.
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Which of the following provides the best example of a product risk leading to a project risk?

Topic 5, Case Study# 5 Scenario
A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to
communicate securely and timely.
This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT processes in place include many quality check
points, including the use of the V-model for software development.
The provider has recently lost many of its software development and test staff to other
organizations. The management staff has been retained, including the project and development
manager for this upgrade. A recruitment drive is underway.
You have been brought in as a new test manager, and you have been asked to review the
processes surrounding development and testing.
The project manager has been asked about a formal process of building test procedures using
specification-based techniques.
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Which of the following best describes the difference between the use of walkthroughs and
inspections in this scenario?

Topic 5, Case Study# 5 Scenario
A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to
communicate securely and timely.
This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT processes in place include many quality check
points, including the use of the V-model for software development.
The provider has recently lost many of its software development and test staff to other
organizations. The management staff has been retained, including the project and development
manager for this upgrade. A recruitment drive is underway.
You have been brought in as a new test manager, and you have been asked to review the
processes surrounding development and testing.
The project manager has been asked about a formal process of building test procedures using
specification-based techniques.
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Which two of the following measures would give the best indication of likely product quality?

Topic 5, Case Study# 5 Scenario
A rail services provider is upgrading its signalling systems, to allow train drivers and signallers to
communicate securely and timely.
This is seen as a safety critical system. The IT processes in place include many quality check
points, including the use of the V-model for software development.
The provider has recently lost many of its software development and test staff to other
organizations. The management staff has been retained, including the project and development
manager for this upgrade. A recruitment drive is underway.
You have been brought in as a new test manager, and you have been asked to review the
processes surrounding development and testing.
The project manager has been asked about a formal process of building test procedures using
specification-based techniques.
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At what point in the test process should you first consider the test environment required for the project?