Chapter 5: Test Management

Benefits of Independent Testing

• Independent testers are much more qualified than developers.

• Independent testers see other and different defects are unbiased.

• Independent testers cannot identify defects.

• Independent testers can test better than developers.

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

• To enhance the security of the system.

• To prevent the endless loops in code.

• To serve as an alternative or "Plan-B".

• To define when to stop testing.

Which of the following is the most important difference between the metrics-based and expert-based approach to test estimation?

• The metrics-based approach is more accurate than the expert-based approach.

• The metrics-based approach uses calculations from historical data while expert-based approach relies on team experience.

• The metrics-based approach can be used to verify an estimate created using the expert-based approach, but not vice-versa.

• The expert-based approach takes longer than the metrics-based approach.

It provides a generalized description of the test process, usually at the product organization level.

• Test Plan

• Test Approach

• Estimation

• Test Strategy

Which of the following would not normally part of a test plan?

• Features to be tested

• Bug report

• Risks

• Schedule