Chapter 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of static testing?

Answer 1

To find defects early in the software development lifecycle.

Question 2

What is dynamic testing?

Answer 2

Testing software by executing it.

Question 3

What is the goal of dynamic testing?

Answer 3

To find defects in the software.

Question 4

What is the purpose of test design techniques?

Answer 4

To help identify test conditions and test cases.

Question 5

What is equivalence partitioning?

Answer 5

A black box testing technique that divides the input domain into classes of data from which test cases can be derived.

Question 6

What is boundary value analysis?

Answer 6

A black box testing technique used to identify test cases at the boundaries of input domains.

Question 7

What is state transition testing?

Answer 7

A black box testing technique used to test the system behavior for different sequences of events.

Question 8

What is decision table testing?

Answer 8

A black box testing technique used to test combinations of inputs.

Question 9

What is the difference between a test condition and a test case?

Answer 9

A test condition is a specific element that can be tested, while a test case is a set of preconditions, inputs, actions, and expected results.

Question 10

What is a test scenario?

Answer 10

A sequence of actions that represents a particular situation to be tested.

Question 11

What is a test script?

Answer 11

A set of instructions that help testers execute a test.

Question 12

What is a test plan?

Answer 12

A document that outlines the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities.

Question 13

What is test execution?

Answer 13

The process of running test cases to verify the behavior of the software.

Question 14

What is a test log?

Answer 14

A document that records the details of test execution.

Question 15

What is a test summary report?

Answer 15

A document that provides an overview of testing activities and results.

Question 16

What is the purpose of test closure activities?

Answer 16

To evaluate the testing process and ensure that all test activities are completed.

Question 17

What is the difference between verification and validation?

Answer 17

Verification ensures that the product meets the specified requirements, while validation ensures that the product meets the customer’s needs.

Question 18

What is the V-model?

Answer 18

A software development model that emphasizes the relationship between each phase of development and its corresponding phase of testing.

Question 19

What is the purpose of risk-based testing?

Answer 19

To prioritize testing efforts based on the likelihood and impact of risks.

Question 20

What is the purpose of defect clustering?

Answer 20

To focus testing on areas of high defect density.

Question 21

What is the purpose of static analysis tools?

Answer 21

To analyze code without executing it to find defects early in the development process.

Question 22

What is the goal of a test strategy?

Answer 22

To define the approach to testing for a specific project.

Question 23

What is the purpose of a test closure report?

Answer 23

To summarize the testing activities and results at the end of a testing phase.

Question 24

What is the purpose of a test progress report?

Answer 24

To communicate the status of testing activities to stakeholders.

Question 25

What is the purpose of a test summary report?

Answer 25

To provide an overview of the testing activities and results of a test phase.