An analytical test strategy is a test strategy that is based on the analysis of the factors that affect the
quality of the software under test, such as the requirements, the risks, the complexity, or the
criticality1. An analytical test strategy uses these factors to define the test objectives, scope,
approach, and techniques, as well as to prioritize and allocate the test resources2. Reporting the test
results as “Requirements tested, passed, and failed” implies that the testing is driven by the
requirements, which are the specifications of the desired features and functions of the software
under test. Testing based on the requirements is an example of an analytical test strategy, as it uses
the requirements as the main factor to guide the testing activities. Therefore, option C is the correct
answer. Option A is incorrect because a model-based test strategy is a test strategy that uses models
to represent the desired behavior and structure of the software under test, and to derive test cases,
test data, test procedures, and test oracles. A model-based test strategy does not necessarily report
the test results as “Requirements tested, passed, and failed”, as it may use other types of models,
such as state diagrams, data flow diagrams, or decision tables, to generate and execute the tests.
Option B is incorrect because an exploratory test strategy is a test strategy that uses the tester’s
knowledge, skills, and creativity to design and execute tests dynamically, without predefined test
cases or test procedures. An exploratory test strategy does not report the test results as
“Requirements tested, passed, and failed”, as it does not follow a formal or structured testing
process, but rather relies on the tester’s intuition, experience, and feedback. Option D is incorrect
because a reactive test strategy is a test strategy that uses the actual behavior and results of the
software under test to design and execute tests, without prior knowledge or documentation of the
software. A reactive test strategy does not report the test results as “Requirements tested, passed,
and failed”, as it does not have any requirements or specifications to compare the software against,
but rather uses the software itself as the test basis. Reference: 1: ISTQB Glossary, Analytical Test
Strategy 2: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 1.1.1 : ISTQB Glossary, Requirement
: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 1.1.1 : ISTQB Glossary, Model-Based Testing :
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 1.1.1 : ISTQB Glossary, Exploratory Testing :
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 1.1.1 : ISTQB Glossary, Reactive Test Strategy :
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Syllabus, Section 1.1.1 : Test Strategy | ISTQB Glossary : Test
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