40 Questions Quiz 1 (1-40)

From a Testing perspective, what are the MAIN purposes of Configuration Management?

i) Identifying the version of software under test.
ii) Controlling the version of testware items.
iii) Developing new testware items.
iv) Tracking changes to testw are items.
v) Analysing the need for new testware items.

Which of the following is a MAJOR task of test planning?

Based on the IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation (IEEE Std 829 - 1998), which of the following sections are part of the test summary report?
a) Summary
b) Test incident report identifier
c) Test deliverables
d) Risks and contingencies
e) Variances
f) Approvals
g) Output specifications

Which is a potential product risk factor?

Who typically use static analysis tools?

Who would USUALLY perform debugging activities?

Which of the following would you NOT usually find on a software incident report?

Which of the following defines the expected results of a test?

Some tools are geared more for developer use. For the 5 tools listed, which statement BEST details those for developers
i) Performance testing tools.
ii) Coverage measurement tools.
iii) Test comparators.
iv) Dynamic analysis tools.
v) Incident management tools.

Which of the following is correct?

In software testing what is the main purpose of exit criteria?

Which of the following is a KEY test closure task?

What is beta testing?

Given the following fragment of code, how many tests are required for 100% decision coverage?

if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
if height > width
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
else
biggest_dimension = length
if height > length
then
biggest_dimension = height
end_if
end_if

You have designed test cases to provide 100% statement and 100% decision coverage for the following fragment of code.

if width > length
then
biggest_dimension = width
else
biggest_dimension = length
end_if

The following has been added to the bottom of the code fragment above.

print "Biggest dimension is " & biggest_dimension
print "Width: " & width
print "Length: " & length
How many more test cases are required?

Which defects are OFTEN much cheaper to remove?

Which activity in the fundamental test process creates test suites for efficient test execution?

Which of the following is TRUE?

When should configuration management procedures be implemented?

Which of the following are characteristic of regression testing ?
) Regression testing is run ONLY once
ii) Regression testing is used after fixes have been made
iii) Regression testing is often automated
iv) Regression tests need not be maintained

Which of the problems below BEST characterize a result of software failure?

Which of the following activities should be performed during the selection and implementation of a testing tool?
i) Investigate the organisation's test process.
ii) Conduct a proof of concept.
iii) Implement the selected tool on a project behind schedule to save time.
iv) Identify coaching and mentoring requirements for the use of the selected tool.

What is the MAIN benefit of designing tests early in the life cycle?

Which of the following benefits are MOST likely to be achieved by using test tools?
i) Easy to access information about tests and testing.
ii) Reduced maintenance of testware.
iii) Easy and cheap to implement.
iv) Greater consistency of tests.

Which of the following can be considered as success factors when deploying a new tool in an organization?

What is the purpose of exit criteria?

Which test design technique relies heavily on prior thorough knowledge of the system?

With which of the following categories is a test comparator tool USUALLY associated?

Match the following terms and statements.

1.Decision Table Testing
2.Decision Testing
3.State Transition Testing
4.Exploratory Testing
W. Testing carried out within time boxes to achieve specific test objectives, possibly to complement structured testing.
X. A test technique used which may be used to verify different system responses depending on current conditions or previous history.
Y. A test technique which combines combinations of inputs that might not otherwise have been exercised during testing.
Z. A form of control flow testing based on decision outcomes.

Which activities form part of test planning?

i) Developing test cases.
ii) Defining the overall approach to testing.
iii) Assigning resources.
iv) Building the test environment
v) Writing test conditions.

Which type of test design techniques does the following statement best describe a procedure to derive test cases based on the specification of a component?

For which of the following would a static analysis tool be MOST useful?

Which test approaches or strategies are characterized by the descriptions below?
S. Process-compliant approaches
T. Heuristic approaches
U. Consultative approaches
V. Regression-averse approaches

1. Includes reuse of existing test material
2. Listens to suggestions from technology experts
3. Adheres to industry-specific standards
4. Runs test execution and evaluation concurrently

What principle is BEST described when test designs are written by a third party?

Which of the following is a benefit of test independence?

Which of the following is MOST characteristic of specification based (black-box) techniques?