Fundamentals of Testing

Question 1

Testing that involve the execution of the component or system being tested.

Answer 1

Dynamic Testing

Question 2

Can show failures that are caused by defects in the

software?

Answer 2

Testing

Question 3

Checks whether the fixes resolved the defects.

Answer 3

Confirmation Testing

Question 4

Typical Test Objectives

Answer 4

 To evaluate work products such as requirements, user stories, design, and code
 To verify whether all specified requirements have been fulfilled
 To validate whether the test object is complete and works as the users and other stakeholders
expect
 To build confidence in the level of quality of the test object
 To prevent defects
 To find failures and defects
 To provide sufficient information to stakeholders to allow them to make informed decisions,
especially regarding the level of quality of the test object
 To reduce the level of risk of inadequate software quality (e.g., previously undetected failures
occurring in operation)
 To comply with contractual, legal, or regulatory requirements or standards, and/or to verify the
test object’s compliance with such requirements or standards