Downfall: Case Against Boeing Software Testing Quiz

What is the primary goal of software testing?

• Developing new features
• Identifying defects
• Reducing costs
• Documenting requirements

Which quality parameter focuses on handling user loads?

• Reliability
• Scalability
• Maintainability
• Usability

Which quality parameter assesses ease of modification?

• Robustness
• Flexibility
• Portability
• Efficiency

Which quality parameter ensures software performs its function?

• Accuracy
• Security
• Integrity
• Functionality

What type of defect occurs only in specific conditions?

• Major defect
• Critical defect
• Random defect
• Conditional defect

Which defect type is typically the most expensive to fix?

• Cosmetic defect
• Interface defect
• Requirements defect
• Design defect

Which is NOT a common category of software defects?

• Syntax defects
• Logical defects
• Functional defects
• Physical defects

What type of defect causes software to crash unexpectedly?

• Usability defect
• Security defect
• Performance defect
• Reliability defect

In CMMI, which level indicates a managed and controlled process?

• Initial
• Managed
• Defined
• Optimizing

At which CMMI level are processes characterized for the organization as a whole?

• Initial
• Managed
• Defined
• Optimizing