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What is the primary purpose of testing in Quality Assurance (QA)?

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To ensure the quality, functionality, and performance of software or systems.

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What type of testing ensures the software meets functional requirements?

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Functional Testing

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What is Unit Testing?

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Testing individual components or modules.

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What is Integration Testing?

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Testing the interaction between integrated components.

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What is System Testing?

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Testing the entire system as a whole.

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What is User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?

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Validating the system with end-users.

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What is Non-Functional Testing focused on?

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Performance, reliability, and usability.

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What does Performance Testing ensure?

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The system performs well under workload.

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Name three types of Non-Functional Testing.

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  • Load Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • Scalability Testing
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What is Security Testing?

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Identifies vulnerabilities and ensures data protection.

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What does Usability Testing evaluate?

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The user interface and experience.

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What does Compatibility Testing check?

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Software compatibility across browsers, devices, or OS.

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What is Manual Testing?

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Testers manually execute test cases without automation tools.

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What is Automated Testing?

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Using tools to automate test execution.

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Name two examples of Automated Testing tools.

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  • Selenium
  • Appium
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What is Black Box Testing?

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Tests functionality without knowing the internal code.

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What is White Box Testing?

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Tests the internal logic and structure of the code.

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What is Regression Testing?

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Ensures new code changes do not affect existing functionalities.

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What is Smoke Testing?

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Verifies the basic functionalities of a build to ensure stability.

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What is Sanity Testing?

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Confirms minor changes or fixes work correctly without further impact.

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What is Exploratory Testing?

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Testers explore the application without predefined test cases.

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What is Acceptance Testing?

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Validates the software meets business requirements.

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What is Alpha Testing?

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Internal testing by QA teams.

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What is Beta Testing?

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Testing by end-users in the real environment.

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What is Ad-hoc Testing?

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Informal testing without specific test cases or plans.

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What is Recovery Testing?

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Verifies the system’s ability to recover from crashes or failures.

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What does Localization and Globalization Testing ensure?

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The software works across different regions and languages.

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What is Compliance Testing?

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Verifies adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

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What is Mutation Testing?

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Introduces changes (mutations) to code to ensure test cases detect them.

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What is manual testing?

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The process of testing software applications manually without the use of automation tools.

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What is the role of a tester in manual testing?

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Performing the role of an end-user, interacting with the software to identify defects.

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What are the key features of manual testing?

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  • Human Involvement
  • No Automation Tools
  • Exploratory Nature
  • Dynamic Testing
33
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What is the first stage in manual testing?

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Requirement Analysis

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What does the test planning stage involve?

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Creating a test plan that outlines the testing approach, scope, and objectives.

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What is the purpose of test case design in manual testing?

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Writing detailed test cases to cover all functionalities and scenarios.

36
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What happens during the test execution stage?

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Running the test cases on the application manually to verify functionality.

37
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What is bug reporting?

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Documenting defects or issues in a bug tracking tool.

38
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What is re-testing in manual testing?

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Re-testing fixed issues and ensuring new changes don’t affect existing features.

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What is black box testing?

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Testing the application’s functionality without knowing its internal code.

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What does white box testing require?

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Testing the internal structure and logic of the code.

41
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What is exploratory testing?

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Testers explore the application on the fly, without predefined test cases.

42
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What characterizes ad-hoc testing?

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Informal testing to find defects that might be missed in planned testing.

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What is the focus of user interface (UI) testing?

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Validating the layout, design, and overall appearance of the application.

44
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What is usability testing?

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Ensuring the application is user-friendly and meets end-user expectations.

45
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What is an advantage of manual testing related to cost?

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Cost-Effective: No investment in automation tools is required.

46
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How does human intuition benefit manual testing?

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Allows testers to think creatively and detect subtle issues.

47
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What is a challenge of manual testing regarding time?

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Time-Consuming: Requires significant time and effort compared to automated testing.

48
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Why is manual testing considered error-prone?

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Human testers can make mistakes, especially during repetitive tasks.

49
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When is manual testing ideal?

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For UI/UX Testing: Human interaction is crucial for testing user interfaces and usability.

50
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When should manual testing be used?

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  • Exploratory Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Ad-Hoc Testing
  • Short-Term Projects
51
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What are some bug tracking tools used in manual testing?

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  • JIRA
  • Bugzilla
  • Mantis
52
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What tools are used for documentation in manual testing?

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  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Confluence
53
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Fill in the blank: Manual testing involves _______ tools.

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[no automation]

54
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True or False: Manual testing is suitable for performance testing.

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False

55
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What is the first step in manual testing of an e-commerce website?

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Requirement Analysis

Understanding the features and functionalities of the e-commerce website.

56
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List four functionalities that users should be able to perform on an e-commerce website.

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  • Log in
  • Browse products by categories
  • Add products to the cart
  • Checkout and make payments
57
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What is included in the test planning phase?

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Creating a plan outlining the scope of testing

This includes specifying which functionalities will be tested.

58
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Fill in the blank: The test case for login functionality includes opening the website, clicking on the ‘Login’ button, entering valid username and password, and clicking ‘______’.

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[Submit]

59
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What should the expected result be for a successful login test case?

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User is successfully logged in and redirected to the homepage.

60
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Describe the expected result for the ‘Add to Cart’ test case.

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Selected product appears in the cart.

61
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What is the first scenario to test during test execution?

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Successful Login

62
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What should be verified if login credentials are invalid?

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The error message appears: ‘Invalid username or password.’

63
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What is the expected result when a product is successfully added to the cart?

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Product is added successfully.

64
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What steps are involved in the checkout process during testing?

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  • Navigate to the cart and click ‘Proceed to Checkout’
  • Enter valid address and payment details
  • Complete the transaction
65
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What is the purpose of bug reporting?

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To report defects found during testing

This includes documenting expected results, actual results, and severity.

66
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Fill in the blank: In bug reporting, the actual result for an unresponsive login button should state that the button is ‘______’.

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[unresponsive]

67
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What is the purpose of re-testing and regression testing?

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To ensure fixes have not introduced new defects in other areas.

68
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List three advantages of manual testing.

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  • Real User Perspective
  • UI/UX Testing
  • Ad-hoc Testing
69
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True or False: Manual testing is a time-consuming process but is vital for identifying usability and functionality issues.

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True

70
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What does manual testing ensure about the e-commerce website?

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The website functions smoothly by simulating user interactions step by step.

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