Software Testing Quiz

Which of the following defines a test case?

• Subset of the value domain of a variable where all values are treated the same

• A set of preconditions, inputs, actions, expected results, and postconditions based on test conditions

• Work products created during testing for planning, execution, and reporting

• A source for determining expected results to compare with actual results

What is a typical objective of testing?

• To find defects and failures

• To validate the project plan

• Ensuring complete testing

• Comparing actual and expected results

Which of the following is an example of a failure in a car cruise control system?

• Developer forgot to rename variables

• Unnecessary code triggers an alarm when reversing

• System stops maintaining speed when the radio volume changes

• Design specification states incorrect speed behavior

Which of the following is a defect rather than a root cause in a fitness tracker?

• Requirements author wrongly assumed heartbeat in beats per hour

• Tester was not trained in state transition testing

• Incorrect configuration variable for GPS affects location in daylight saving time

• Designer misunderstood effects of sunlight on the user interface

Which testing principle is applied when more testing is directed to areas where many defects were found?

• Beware of the pesticide paradox

• Testing is context dependent

• Absence-of-errors is a fallacy

• Defects cluster together

Match the test activities with their tasks: Activities A. Test design B. Test implementation C. Test execution D. Test completion Tasks Entering change requests Identifying test data Prioritizing test procedures Analyzing discrepancies Which option is BEST?

• A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

• A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

• A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

• A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

How does maintaining traceability between test basis and test artifacts add value?

• Enables fully automated maintenance testing

• Shows if a test case increases requirement coverage

• Helps identify testers with highest severity defect finds

• Targets side-effect areas for confirmation testing

Which quality is MORE likely in a tester’s mindset than a developer’s?

• Tester mindset matures with experience

• Ability to see what might go wrong

• Good team communication

• Focus on completing tasks