[SE] 8. Software Testing

What is the main difference between Verification and Validation?

• Verification is done by testers, while Validation is done by developers.

• Verification is to ensure the product is built correctly, while Validation ensures the correct product is built.

• Verification involves automated tests only, while Validation involves manual testing.

• There is no significant difference; they are interchangeable terms.

How do software inspections differ from software testing?

• Inspections are more formal and are always conducted after testing.

• Inspections focus on preventing defects, while testing focuses on detecting defects.

• Testing is a manual process, while inspections are automated.

• Inspections can only be performed on source code, while testing can be performed on any artifact.

Which of the following is NOT typically inspected in a software inspection process?

• Source code

• User documentation

• Project plan

• Customer feedback

At what stage of the software development process can inspections occur?

• Only after the testing phase

• At any stage of development

• Only during the requirements and design phases

• Only at the end of the project

What is an inspection checklist?

• A list of completed tasks in the project

• A list of common defects and issues

• A schedule for project meetings

• A list of software requirements

Which of the following best describes the role of a Moderator in a software inspection?

• Writes the code to be inspected

• Leads the inspection meeting

• Provides financial support for the inspection process

• Acts as a customer representative

What is the main purpose of software testing?

• To prove that software has no defects.

• To improve the performance of software.

• To identify defects and ensure the software meets the requirements.

• To increase software development speed.

What is the primary goal of system testing?

• To test the functionality of individual units or components.

• To test the interactions between integrated units.

• To verify the system meets specified requirements as a whole.

• To validate the software with the end-users.

Which level of testing often involves testing with mock objects or stubs?

• Unit Testing

• Integration Testing

• System Testing

• Acceptance Testing

Who typically performs acceptance testing?

• Developers

• Test Engineers

• End-Users or Client Representatives

• System Administrators