Quiz - Foundation of Testing (Testing and System Implementation)

1. What is the primary purpose of software testing?

• To fix all bugs in the software

• To show that the software is perfect

• To demonstrate that the software is free of defects

• To identify defects and reduce the risk of software failures

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of testing according to the ISTQB Foundation syllabus?

• To evaluate work products such as requirements and code

• To verify whether all specified requirements have been fulfilled

• To guarantee that the software is 100% bug-free

• To find failures and defects

1. What is the difference between verification and validation in software testing?

• Verification is done by users, validation is done by testers

• Verification checks if the software meets specifications, validation checks if it meets user needs

• Verification is done after development, validation is done during development

• There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable

1. Which of the following best describes the relationship between errors, defects, and failures?

• Errors cause defects, which may lead to failures

• Failures cause defects, which may lead to errors

• Defects cause errors, which may lead to failures

• They are all synonyms for the same concept

1. What is quality assurance (QA) in the context of software development?

• The process of finding and fixing bugs in software

• The act of running tests on software

• Part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled

• A synonym for software testing

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of software testing mentioned in the material?

• Testing shows the presence of defects, not their absence

• Exhaustive testing is impossible

• Testing always improves software quality

• Early testing saves time and money

1. What is the "pesticide paradox" in software testing?

• Bugs are attracted to certain types of software

• Repeated use of the same tests leads to fewer defects being found over time

• Testers become immune to finding defects after prolonged exposure

• Software becomes more resistant to testing over time

1. Why is early testing considered beneficial?

• It allows more time for exhaustive testing

• It saves time and money by catching defects earlier in the development process

• It guarantees a bug-free final product

• It eliminates the need for later stage testing

1. What is debugging in the context of software development?

• The process of writing test cases

• The process of finding, analyzing, and removing the causes of failures in software

• The process of running automated tests

• The process of documenting software requirements

1. What is meant by "phase containment" in software testing?

• The practice of isolating testers from developers

• The extent to which defects are removed in the phase where they are introduced

• The process of categorizing defects by severity

• The act of postponing all testing until the end of development