Testing

Question 1

what are the 2 types of testing

Answer 1

interactive testing
final/terminal testing

Question 1

give 3 reasons why programs are tested

Answer 1

to ensure there are no errors
check that the program has an acceptable performance
to check if the program meets the requirements
to check if it is secure

Question 2

what is iterative testing?

Answer 2

testing that happens while the program is being written, each section of new code will be tested

Question 3

what is the final/terminal testing?

Answer 3

testing is done after the program is made, testing that the code works well together

Question 4

what are the 3 test data types?

Answer 4

invalid
erroneous
boundary
normal

Question 5

what is erroneous data? what should a program do with it?

Answer 5

incorrect type, this data should be rejected

Question 6

what is invalid data? what should a program do with it?

Answer 6

correct datatype but outside the accepted validation limit should be rejected

Question 7

what is normal data? what should a program do with it?

Answer 7

valid data that should be accepted

Question 8

what is boundary data? what should a program do with it?

Answer 8

data that is on the edge of the acceptable validation limits