Software Testing Quiz

What type of error is caused by errors in the grammar of a source program?

• Semantic Error

• Logic Error

• Runtime Error

• Syntax Error

Which type of error is usually found when the program is being tested and the program doesn't do what it's supposed to do?

• Logic Error

• Syntax Error

• Runtime Error

• Semantic Error

What type of error happens when the program is executed and may cause the program to stop unexpectedly or go into an infinite loop?

• Logic Error

• Syntax Error

• Runtime Error

• Semantic Error

What technique allows you to execute one line of code at a time and check the results to detect logic errors?

• Debugging

• Stepping

• Testing

• Dry Running

What is the process of manually checking an algorithm to ensure it's working properly and all variables are being recorded?

• Dry Running

• Stepping

• Testing

• Debugging

Which type of error is caused by errors in the logic of a program?

• Syntax Error

• Logic Error

• Runtime Error

• Semantic Error

What is the term for a small program that is created to fix a bug in software that has already been released?

• Update

• Patch

• Hotfix

• Upgrade

Which error type is detected during the compilation and interpretation stages of a program?

• Semantic Error

• Syntax Error

• Runtime Error

• Logic Error

What is the term for the process of fixing syntax errors within an IDE?

• Correction

• Testing

• Stepping

• Debugging

What is the difference between a patch and an update in software development?

• A patch is a permanent fix, while an update is a temporary fix.

• A patch is a temporary fix, while an update is a permanent fix.

• A patch is a minor fix, while an update is a major release.

• A patch is a major release, while an update is a minor fix.