Chapter 6: Terminology

Question 1

Data-Driven Testing

A. A scripting technique in which test scripts contain high-level keywords and supporting files that contain low-level scripts that implement those keywords.

B. A scripting technique that uses data files to contain the test data and expected results needed to execute the test scripts.

Answer 1

A scripting technique that uses data files to contain the test data and expected results needed to execute the test scripts.

Question 2

Test Automation

A. The use of software to perform or support test activities.

B. A test level that focuses on determining whether to accept the system.

Answer 2

The use of software to perform or support test activities.

Question 3

Test Execution Tool

A. A test technique based on an analysis of the specification of a component or system.

B. A test tool that executes tests against a designated test item and evaluates the outcomes against expected results and postconditions.

Answer 3

A test tool that executes tests against a designated test item and evaluates the outcomes against expected results and postconditions.

Question 4

Keyword-Driven Testing

A. A scripting technique in which test scripts contain high-level keywords and supporting files that contain low-level scripts that implement those keywords.

B. A scripting technique that uses data files to contain the test data and expected results needed to execute the test scripts.

Answer 4

A scripting technique in which test scripts contain high-level keywords and supporting files that contain low-level scripts that implement those keywords.

Question 5

Test Management Tool

A. A tool that supports test management.

B. A test tool that executes tests against a designated test item and evaluates the outcomes against expected results and postconditions.

Answer 5

A tool that supports test management.