Testing and Evaluation

Internal system testing using live test data can be best described as:

• white box testing.

• black box testing.

• alpha testing.

• beta testing.

The main purpose of the testing and evaluation stage of the software development cycle is to:

• discover bugs in the source code, at both the module and program level.

• ensure the program operates correctly with live test data.

• train users in the operation of the new product.

• ensure the product meets its requirements and design specifications.

Explicit knowledge of the internal workings of an item is utilised when performing:

• white box testing.

• black box testing.

• alpha testing.

• beta testing.

System-level testing should include all components of the system. This includes:

• modules, programs and systems.

• hardware, software, data, personnel and procedures.

• large file sizes, mix of transaction types, response times, and volume data.

Benchmarking is

• used to ensure the product is of a high quality.

• a technique used to isolate and report weaknesses in the product.

• used to compare a product to other, similar products using a standard point of reference

• intended to gauge the extent to which a product has realised its goals and objectives.

Users testing a software product before final release are participating in:

• white box testing

• beta testing.

• black box testing.

• alpha testing.

The inputs and expected outputs are known, however the details of the processes that transform inputs into outputs are unknown during:

• black box testing.

• alpha testing.

• white box testing.

Large files are likely to highlight problems in regard to:

• errors in the logic of the source code.

• the operation of the user interface.

• inefficient or processor intensive operations.

Tests in regard to response times are formulated to primarily test the:

• operation of the user interface.

• hardware components of the system.

• procedures required when operating the new product

• product compared to competitors’ products

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to Quality Assurance (QA)?

• QA practices should be implemented throughout the development process.

• QA is primarily about ensuring customers’ expectations are realised in the final product.

• QA ensures testing of software products results in error-free applications.

• QA standards are available for implementation by businesses. Certification allows use of standards logos.