Software Testing Quiz

What is the main problem with defect testing in its early stages?

• Each test run discovers all faults

• Each test run discovers no faults

• Each test run discovers multiple faults

• Each test run discovers one fault

What does static verification involve?

• Debugging the program

• Executing the program

• Examining the source code

• Testing the program with various inputs

According to Fagan (1986), what percentage of errors in a program can be detected using informal program inspections?

• Less than 30%

• More than 60%

• Around 50%

• Exactly 90%

What is the key difference between program inspections and other types of reviews?

• Focus on design issues

• Focus on performance analysis

• Focus on defect detection

• Focus on user feedback

What is the role of the 'Reader' in a program inspection team?

• Manages the inspection process

• Paraphrases the code at the meeting

• Records the results of the inspection meeting

• Finds errors in the code

What is the purpose of preparing a checklist of likely errors before an inspection process?

• To evaluate team performance

• To drive the inspection process

• To assign roles to team members

• To schedule inspection meetings

What is the maximum time recommended for an inspection process according to Fagan?

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

What is the cost of inspecting 100 lines of code with a team of four members?

• Two person-days of effort

• Four person-days of effort

• One person-day of effort

• Three person-days of effort

What is the role of the 'Chief moderator' in a program inspection team?

• Responsible for process improvements

• Manages the inspection process

• Records the results of the inspection meeting

• Finds errors in the code

What is the purpose of defining a policy stating that inspections are part of the verification process?

• To ensure inspections are not used for personnel appraisals

• To evaluate team performance

• To assign roles to team members

• To drive the inspection process