Software Testing_Week1_G104

What is a valid objective for testing?

• The test should start as late as possible so that development had enough time to create a good product.

• to prove that all possible defects are identified.

• to prove that any remaining defects will not cause any failures.

• to validate whether the test object works as expected by the users and other stakeholders

Answer explanation

The correct objective is to validate whether the test object works as expected by users and stakeholders, ensuring it meets their needs and requirements, rather than just identifying defects or timing of the test.

In what way can testing be part of quality assurance?

• Testing reduces the risk of poor software quality.

• It measures software quality in terms of the number of executed test cases.

• It ensures that standards in the organization are followed.

• It ensures that requirements are detailed enough.

Answer explanation

Testing reduces the risk of poor software quality by identifying defects before the software is released, ensuring that the final product meets quality standards and functions as intended.

Our Tester has been a mobile tester for several years, they have not modified the existing automated test cases and did not create any new test cases. This leads to fewer and fewer defects being found by executing the tests. What principle of testing did our Tester not observe?

• Repeating the same tests will not find new defects.

• Testing depends on the environment.

• Defects cluster together.

• Exhaustive testing is not possible.

Answer explanation

The Tester did not observe that repeating the same tests will not find new defects. Without modifying or creating new test cases, the testing process becomes stagnant, leading to fewer defects being identified.

Which of the statements below describes the most common situation for a failure discovered during testing or production?

• The product crashed when the user selected an option in a dialog box.

• The computation algorithm used the wrong input variables.

• The wrong version of a compiled source code file was included in the build.

• The developer misinterpreted the requirement for the algorithm.

Answer explanation

The most common failure during testing or production is when the product crashes due to user interaction, as it directly impacts usability and indicates critical issues in the software's stability.

Which of the following activities is part of the main activity 'test analysis' in the test process?

• Identifying any required infrastructure and tools

• Analyzing lessons learned for process improvement.

• Creating test suites from test scripts.

• Evaluating the test basis for testability

Answer explanation

Evaluating the test basis for testability is crucial in test analysis as it ensures that the requirements and specifications can be effectively tested, making it a key activity in the test process.