Exam ISTQB-CTAL-TA Topic 1 Question 94 Discussion
Actual exam question for ISTQB's ISTQB-CTAL-TA exam
Question #: 94
Topic #: 1
Question #: 94
Topic #: 1
When applying for health insurance from Health4You, applicants are categorized according to their age, sex, the number of units of alcohol they consume in an average week, Body Mass Index (BMI), whether in full-time work, and whether a smoker.
Insurance is offered, and the premium is calculated according to the following rules:
* Insurance cover is NOT given to those aged 70 or more, or below 18
* Those who consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week have an additional premium of £25 per month
* Those with a BMI greater than 35 are NOT given insurance cover
* Smokers have an additional premium of £20 per month
* Those in full-time employment have a premium reduction of £20 per month How many test cases are required to give full coverage for the above rules when using a decision table that excludes rules containing infeasible combinations of condition values?
SELECT ONE OPTION:
Insurance is offered, and the premium is calculated according to the following rules:
* Insurance cover is NOT given to those aged 70 or more, or below 18
* Those who consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week have an additional premium of £25 per month
* Those with a BMI greater than 35 are NOT given insurance cover
* Smokers have an additional premium of £20 per month
* Those in full-time employment have a premium reduction of £20 per month How many test cases are required to give full coverage for the above rules when using a decision table that excludes rules containing infeasible combinations of condition values?
SELECT ONE OPTION:
Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
* Conditions:
* Age (3): Below 18, 18-69, 70+
* Alcohol Consumption (2): #14 units, >14 units
* BMI (2): #35, >35
* Smoking (2): Yes, No
* Employment (2): Full-time, Not full-time
* Feasibility Check:
* Age < 18 and Age # 70: Not covered (2 invalid cases)
* BMI > 35: Not covered (1 invalid case)
Valid combinations: 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 96
Therefore, the correct answer is B (96).
* Conditions:
* Age (3): Below 18, 18-69, 70+
* Alcohol Consumption (2): #14 units, >14 units
* BMI (2): #35, >35
* Smoking (2): Yes, No
* Employment (2): Full-time, Not full-time
* Feasibility Check:
* Age < 18 and Age # 70: Not covered (2 invalid cases)
* BMI > 35: Not covered (1 invalid case)
Valid combinations: 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 96
Therefore, the correct answer is B (96).
by Haley at Sep 27, 2026, 03:05 PM
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