Chapter 1 - Software Testing Concepts

What is one of the main purposes of software testing?

• To develop new features

• To identify and correct defects

• To market the software effectively

• To reduce coding time

What does "validation" in software testing verify?

• If the system is user-friendly

• If the right system is built

• If the system is coded efficiently

• If the system is defect-free

What principle states that exhaustive testing is impossible?

• Pesticide paradox

• Defect clustering

• Exhaustive testing

• Context dependency

According to the slides, what is debugging?

• Testing for user feedback

• Analyzing and locating bugs

• Writing test cases

• Validating software requirements

What is the role of a software test engineer?

• Developing new software features

• Designing test inputs and running scripts

• Managing the entire development process

• Writing documentation

What is a software fault also known as?

• Error

• Defect

• Failure

• Test case

Which of the following is NOT a generic skill required for testing?

• Analytical thinking

• Curiosity

• Domain knowledge

• Marketing expertise

What is the "pesticide paradox" in software testing?

• Testing can never identify defects

• Repeated tests lose effectiveness

• Bugs are eradicated permanently

• Only automated tests are reliable

Which principle emphasizes starting testing activities early?

• Context dependency

• Testing shows presence of defects

• Start early

• Defect clustering

Which testing role focuses on planning and monitoring testing activities?

• Developer

• Test engineer

• Test management

• End-user