ASTQB Exam CTFL Topic 2 Question 47 Discussion

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Question #: 47
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of non-functional testing?

ATo measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions

BTo ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126

CTo ensure that the system deals appropriately with software malfunctions

DTo measure the extent to which a system has been tested by functional testing

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by Alpha at Aug 08, 2023, 12:29 PM

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Pete

2 months ago

Option E: To ensure the system can withstand the wrath of angry users when it inevitably fails to meet their expectations.

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Asha

15 days ago

C) To ensure that the system deals appropriately with software malfunctions

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Reuben

1 months ago

B) To ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126

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Denny

1 months ago

A) To measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions

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Sheridan

2 months ago

Option D is way off. Functional testing and non-functional testing serve different purposes - you can't measure one by the other.

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Devon

2 days ago

B) To ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126

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Laquita

5 days ago

A) To measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions

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Elke

8 days ago

C) To ensure that the system deals appropriately with software malfunctions

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Herschel

15 days ago

B) To ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126

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Rolande

1 months ago

A) To measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions

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Carry

2 months ago

Option C is a bit too narrow. Non-functional testing is about more than just handling software malfunctions - it's about overall system performance and quality.

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Viola

1 months ago

B) To ensure that a system complies with the quality standards set by ISO 9126

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Viola

1 months ago

A) To measure characteristics of a system which give an indication of how the system performs its functions

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Thurman

2 months ago

I'm not sure Option B is entirely accurate. ISO 9126 is a quality model, not necessarily the sole purpose of non-functional testing.

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Rutha

2 months ago

I believe it's more about ensuring the system complies with quality standards.

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Alyce

2 months ago

Option A seems to be the most comprehensive description of non-functional testing. It covers the key aspect of measuring system characteristics beyond just functional behavior.

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In

2 months ago

I agree with Shaniqua, it's about how the system performs its functions.

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Shaniqua

2 months ago

I think the purpose of non-functional testing is to measure characteristics of a system.

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