2.8.3 How automated and functional testing tools can be applied to test digital systems and code

Question 1

Define:

Automated Testing

Automated Testing

Answer 1

Using specialised tools to control execution of tests and compare actual results to a list of expected results

Question 2

Fill The Blank:

……………….. tests are repetitive actions and are automated

Automated Testing

Answer 2

Regression

Question 3

Fill The Blank:

……………….. tests are when non-functional and functional tests are re-run to check any newly created code has not introduced new …… into the original software

Answer 3

Regression, Bugs

Question 4

True Or False:

Automated testing is only used on functional testing

Answer 4

False - Automated testing is used on both non-functional and functional testing

Question 5

State:

Purpose of functional testing

Functional Testing

Answer 5

Confirm functionality of the software system against the functional requirements (spec)

Question 6

Describe:

How functional testing is carried out

Functional Testing

Answer 6

Test each function by providing an input and comparing the output against the functional requirements

Question 7

Fill The Blank:

Functional testing is primarily ……….. box testing

Functional Testing

Answer 7

Black

Question 8

State:

4 areas of a program that functional testing checks

Answer 8

4 of:
* UI
* APIs
* Databases
* Security
* Client-server communication

Question 9

State:

4 factors that should be considered when selecting tools for automated and functional testing

Answer 9

4 of:
* Compatability with OSs
* Versatility
* Compatibility with a variety of platforms
* Test creation
* Maintenance
* Cost