testing

Question 1

syntax errors

Answer 1

when the compiler or interpreter does not understand something you have typed because it does not follow the rules of grammar of the programming language

Question 2

logic errors

Answer 2

when the compiler or interpreter is able to run the program, but the program does something unexpected

Question 3

iterative testing

Answer 3

the program is being tested while in development. often the programmer will test a module, fix any errors they find and test it again. They will repeat the process until the module is working correctly

Question 4

final testing

Answer 4

the program is tested at the end of the development process. The whole program is tested at the same time in order to see that it is working correctly

Question 5

what are the 2 main types of testing

Answer 5

iterative and final testing

Question 6

what are the 4 categories for test data

Answer 6

normal data
Boundary data
invalid data
erroneous data

Question 7

normal data

Answer 7

things that a user is likely to input into the program

Question 8

boundary data

Answer 8

values at the limit of