Lesson 28 - Revision, test - 19-24 lessons

 

English Revision Test

Level: B1–B2
Focus: QA / Software Testing English
Format: Individual online test
Suggested time: 45–60 minutes
Total: 60 points

Part 1 — Vocabulary: Choose the correct answer

15 points

Choose A, B, or C.

  1. A weakness in a system that could be exploited by an attacker is a:
    • A) permission
    • B) vulnerability
    • C) solution
  2. The process of checking that a user is really who they claim to be is:
    • A) authentication
    • B) regression
    • C) recovery
  3. A system that protects a network from unauthorized traffic is a:
    • A) session
    • B) firewall
    • C) release
  4. Information such as passwords, credit-card details, and personal information is:
    • A) sensitive data
    • B) stable data
    • C) minor data
  5. Testing an application after changes to make sure existing functionality still works is:
    • A) smoke testing
    • B) regression testing
    • C) sanity testing
  6. A quick test to check whether a new build is stable enough for further testing is:
    • A) smoke testing
    • B) validation
    • C) retesting
  7. If a developer fixes a defect and the tester checks the same defect again, this is:
    • A) verification
    • B) retesting
    • C) escalation
  8. A version of software delivered to users is called a:
    • A) release
    • B) session
    • C) blocker
  9. A serious problem that prevents users from using an important part of the system is usually a:
    • A) minor issue
    • B) critical bug
    • C) suggestion
  10. A quick software update made to fix an urgent production problem is a:
  • A) hotfix
  • B) portfolio
  • C) certification
  1. When a tester cannot continue testing because another issue is preventing progress, this is a:
  • A) blocker
  • B) deadline
  • C) promotion
  1. When a previously closed bug appears again, the tester should:
  • A) reject it
  • B) reopen it
  • C) duplicate it
  1. If two tickets describe exactly the same problem, one of them may be marked as:
  • A) stable
  • B) duplicate
  • C) urgent
  1. If a ticket does not meet the requirements for a valid defect, it may be:
  • A) rejected
  • B) escalated
  • C) recovered
  1. When a problem is passed to a more senior person or another team because it cannot be solved at the current level, this is:
  • A) escalation
  • B) cooperation
  • C) agreement

Part 2 — Vocabulary: Complete the sentences

10 points

Part 3 — QA Vocabulary in Context

10 points

Choose the best word or phrase.

  1. The application is not ready for release because the login function is completely broken. This is probably a:
  • A) minor issue
  • B) critical bug
  • C) suggestion
  1. The application works, but the button is slightly too small on mobile devices. This is probably a:
  • A) minor issue
  • B) blocker
  • C) critical incident
  1. The team has only two hours before the release. Everyone is working under:
  • A) promotion
  • B) deadline pressure
  • C) knowledge sharing
  1. A tester finds a bug and informs the development team immediately because it affects production. The issue is:
  • A) urgent
  • B) stable
  • C) rejected
  1. A tester checks whether the product meets the specified requirements. This is:
  • A) validation
  • B) verification
  • C) recovery
  1. A tester checks whether the software actually satisfies the user's needs. This is:
  • A) validation
  • B) authentication
  • C) encryption
  1. After a developer fixes a defect, the tester checks whether the fix works. This is:
  • A) retesting
  • B) regression
  • C) escalation
  1. A tester discovers that a reported bug has already been reported by another tester. The new ticket should probably be marked:
  • A) rejected
  • B) duplicate
  • C) stable
  1. A tester and another tester work together while one tests and the other observes or suggests ideas. This is:
  • A) pairing testing
  • B) smoke testing
  • C) recovery testing
  1. A tester explains a problem clearly to developers and provides all necessary information. This demonstrates good:
  • A) communication skills
  • B) deadline pressure
  • C) access

Part 4 — Professional QA Vocabulary

10 points

Match the word with the correct definition.


Part 5 — Career Vocabulary

5 points

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

interview · CV · portfolio · training · goal setting

  1. I updated my __________ before applying for the QA position.
  2. During the job __________, they asked me about my experience with regression testing.
  3. My __________ contains examples of projects I have worked on.
  4. The company provides regular QA and security __________.
  5. Good __________ helps me decide what I want to achieve during the next six months.

Part 6 — Grammar: WILL

5 points

Choose will or won't.


Part 7 — Grammar: GOING TO

5 points

Complete the sentences using am/is/are going to + verb.

  1. We __________ (run) regression testing after the new build is deployed.
  2. The QA team __________ (test) the new login page tomorrow.
  3. I __________ (update) the defect report this afternoon.
  4. They __________ (release) the new version next Friday.
  5. The developer __________ (fix) the authentication problem.

Part 8 — QA Tester Speaking Challenge

Optional — 10 points

Answer these questions aloud in 2–4 sentences each.

61. A critical bug is found in production. What will you do?

62. You are under deadline pressure. How will you communicate with the team?

63. A developer says that your bug is not valid. What will you do?

64. What are you going to improve in your QA skills this year?

65. What will happen if the team doesn't fix a blocker before the release?