A human action that produces an incorrect result is called:
An error
A fault
A failure
A defect
A deviation of the software from its expected delivery or service is:
Which of the following statements are true?
i. A defect is produced as a result of system failure.
ii. Failures can be caused by environmental conditions such as radiation.
iii. Defects, bugs & faults are the same thing.
iv. Failures can cause bugs.
v. Faults always cause system failures.
i, ii, v are true; iii and iv are false.
ii, iii, iv are true; i and v are false.
ii, iii are true; i, iv and v are false.
iv, v are true; i, ii and iii are false.
Which of the following statements is true?
Testing can show failures that are caused by defects.
Developers use debugging instead of testing.
Regression testing checks that the defect has been fixed.
Negative testing is not to be recommended.
Static Tests are:
Reviews of documents or code.
Tests of electrical equipment
Onsite tests
Used in steady-state systems.
Which of the following statements apply to testing and which to debugging?
1) Investigates the case of a fault
2) Identifies failures
3) Confirms whether a failure has been fixed
4) Fixes software if necessary
5) Checks the defect has been fixed
6) Steps through program code
1, 2 and 3 are testing; 4, 5 & 6 are debugging
1, 2 and 5 are testing; 3, 4 & 6 are debugging
2 and 3 are testing; 1, 4, 5 6 are debugging
2, 3 and 4 are testing; 1, 5, 6 are debugging
Who would usually perform debugging activities?
Incident Managers
Developers
Analysts
Testers
An unlikely objective for a test is:
To prove there are zero defects.
To detect faults.
To assess regulatory compliance.
To assess software quality.
Which is NOT a testing principle?
Early Testing
Defect Clustering
Pesticide Paradox
Functional Testing
The Test Closure phase of a testing project begins when:
The exit criteria have been met.
All faults have been fixed.
The implementation date is reached.
All requirements have been tested.
Which activity in the fundamental test process creates test suites for efficient test execution?
Analysis & Design
Implementation & Execution
Planning & Control
Test Closure
During which fundamental test process activity do we determine if more tests are needed?
Test implementation and Execution
Evaluating Exit Criteria & Reporting
Test Analysis & Design
None of the above.
Which activities form part of test planning?
i. Developing Test Cases
ii. Defining the overall approach to Testing.
iii. Determining the required resources.
iv. Building the test environment.
v. Writing test conditions.
vi. Implementing the test strategy
i, ii and iv are true; iii, v and vi are false
ii, iii and vi are true; i, iv and v are false
iv, v and vi are true; i, ii and iii are false
i, ii and iii are true; iv, v and vi are false
Independence in testing means
The programmer being left to get on with their own tests.
Someone other than the developer designing the tests.
Each tester working on their own without interference.
Testing being planned independently from the rest of the project.
Meetings between developers and testers...
Are unnecessary thanks to email
Are necessary so that blame can be apportioned
Are for constructive communication of defects
Are bad as they compromise independence
One key reason why developers have difficulty testing their own work is:
Lack of technical documentation.
Lack of test tools on the market for developers.
Lack of training.
Lack of objectivity.
Which of the following is a benefit of independent testing?
Independent testers are much more qualified than Developers.
Independent testers see other and different defects and are unbiased.
Independent testers cannot identify defects.
Independent testers can test better than developers
Which of the following has the highest level of independence? Test Cases which are designed by:
The person who wrote the software under test.
A person from a different section.
A person from a different organisation.
Another person within the development team.
Which of the following is NOT part of the CODE OF ETHICS?
PUBLIC
PRODUCT
FINANCIAL
SELF
Which, in general, is the skill least required of a good tester?
Being diplomatic.
Able to write software.
Having good attention to detail.
Able to be relied on.
