Self-Test 5

Question 1

Which way(s)of the following lead(s) to reduce the cost when using the model-based testing approach?

Answer 1

Use automation with the process steps to promote test case maintenance and get rid of manual errors.

Question 2

Which of the following are the advantages of using model-based testing?

Answer 2

• It can generate a large number of test cases automatically
• It is faster and less resource-intensive than manual testing

Question 3

Which of the following are steps in the model-based testing process?

Answer 3

• Model creation
  *Test case generation
• Test case execution

Question 4

Model-based testing is mainly used for generating:

Answer 4

Test input data

Question 5

Which is NOT a primary issue in functional testing?

Answer 5

Choosing programming languages

Question 6

What is an informal document in the context of software testing?

Answer 6

A document in natural language like English

Question 7

In the manual testing process, the test design is based on:

Answer 7

Informal requirements documents

Question 8

What is the primary advantage of the keyword-driven automated testing process?

Answer 8

It reduces the maintenance problem of test scripts

Question 9

Which of the following are potential limitations of model-based testing?

Answer 9

• It may be difficult to interpret the results of the test cases
• It may be difficult to maintain the model and test cases as the system changes
• It may be difficult to create accurate models of complex systems

Question 10

What is the key element in deciding whether to build or reuse models in model-based testing?

Answer 10

The level of detail needed for test generation

Question 11

In Model-Based Testing (MBT), the generation of test cases from an environment model is:

Answer 11

One of the four main approaches

Question 12

What is a primary challenge with capture/replay testing processes?

Answer 12

Difficulty in maintaining tests when the SUT changes

Question 13

In MBT, the test cases are generated based on:

Answer 13

Models describing the software’s behavior or properties

Question 14

Which approach in MBT focuses on generating test cases with oracles from a behavior model?

Answer 14

Behavior model-based generation

Question 15

In MBT, what is the role of the traceability matrix?

Answer 15

To map requirements to test cases

Question 16

Why is it important to choose the right level of abstraction in MBT?

Answer 16

To ensure the model focuses on key aspects to be tested

Question 17

What is a major challenge in reusing development models for MBT?

Answer 17

Excessive detail not needed for test generation

Question 18

What does the reduction of maintenance costs of the test suite indicate in MBT?

Answer 18

Improvement in testing efficiency

Question 19

What is the focus of data coverage criteria in MBT?

Answer 19

Coverage of input data domains

Question 20

In MBT, what does the generation of test scripts from abstract tests involve?

Answer 20

Translating high-level test objectives into executable tests

Question 21

In the context of MBT, what is a ‘model’?

Answer 21

An abstract representation of the software or its behavior

Question 22

What does ‘control-flow-oriented coverage criteria’ focus on in MBT?

Answer 22

The flow of control through the model

Question 23

What is the purpose of using UML-based coverage criteria in MBT?

Answer 23

To cover different aspects of UML models like state machines and class diagrams

Question 24

How does pairwise coverage in MBT enhance testing?

Answer 24

By covering all possible combinations of values of all pairs of parameters

Question 25

What is the role of ‘transition-based coverage criteria’ in MBT?

Answer 25

Covering transitions between states in a model