What is Quality Assurance? Flashcards
What is the purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in Software Testing?
Ensuring quality [redacted] in software [redacted]
Ensuring quality standards in software products/services
What are the phases of the PDCA Cycle of Quality Assurance Methodology?
Plan, Do, Act, Check
What should an organization do during the Plan phase?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
Establish ________ and determine __________
Establish process objectives and determine necessary processes
What does Do phase entail in Quality Assurance?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
________, ________, and ________ of processes; a mnemonic is D-T-I
Development, testing, and implementation of processes
In the Quality Assurance cycle, what does Act involve?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
Implementing ________ for ________; a mnemonic is NA-PI
Implementing necessary actions for process improvement
What actions are taken during the Check phase?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
__________, __________, and ________; a mnemonic is M-M-E
Monitoring, modification, and evaluation of processes
What is the key difference between Quality Control and Quality Assurance?
QC focuses on end products, QA on process
What do SQA (Software Quality Assurance) and Software Testing focus on respectively?
Both of which focus on what quality?
SQA - process quality, Software Testing - product quality
What are the primary Quality Assurance functions?
A mnemonic is T-V-D-A-Q.
Technology transfer, validation, documentation, assuring quality of products, and quality improvement plans
What is involved in the function of Technology Transfer in Quality Assurance
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
Getting [redacted] and [redacted], [redacted], and [redacted]
Getting product design documents and trial data, distributing documents, and ensuring approval.
What is the purpose of Validation in Quality Assurance?
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
Preparing a [redacted], setting [redacted]. planning [redacted]
Preparing a validation master plan, setting test criteria, planning resources for execution
What does the function of Documentation control in Quality Assurance?
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
[redacted], [redacted], and [redacted], along with managing document changes through [redacted] procedures
Distribution, archiving, and approval of documents, along with managing document changes through proper procedures.
What is the conclusion of Quality Assurance?
To ensure products are [redacted]
To ensure products are fit for use
What do software testers primarily do?
Mnemonicis I-SI-C-FG-DF.
Investigate, seek information, clarify, find gaps, document findings
What is a key task of testers?
[redacted] and [redacted] information. Mnemonic is G-P.
Gathering and providing information
What is a major responsibility of tester regarding bugs?
There are three major responsibilites. A mnemonic is F-M-R.
Finding, managing, and re-testing bugs
What do software testers primarily do?
There are five main tasks. A mnemonic is I-S-C-F-D
Investigate, seek information, clarify, find gaps, document findings
What do testers look for when testing?
A mnemonic is A-I-P
Answers, insights, and potential issues
Who manages testing-related tasks?
Testing people, such as QA leads or managers
How do testers maintian their skills and knowledge?
Through continous learning, attending events, self-study, and sharing knowledge
Quality Assurance in Software Testing aims to make the software development process less efficient
True or False question
False
The PDCA Cycle consists of the steps Plan, Execute, Cycle, and Adjust
True or False question
False
It is Plan, Do, Check, Act
Quality Assurance and Quality Control are essentially the same concepts
True or False question
False
SQA focuses on the implementation of processes, procedures, or standards.
True or False question
True
Software Testing primary involves preventive techniques
True or False question
False
Quality Assurance functions include technology transfer, validation, and documentation
True or False question
True
ISO 9000 certification is related to Data Management Systems
True or False question
False
True or False question
Testers primary engage in bug hunting.
False
It is one of their key tasks, but not primarily.
Testers are responsible for managing all testing-related activities
True or False question
True
Testers focus solely on testing and do not engage in communication or collaboration.
True or False question
False
Information gathering is not considered a part of the testing process
True or False question
False
Testers do not need to continuously invest in learning and improvement
True or False question
False
Tools are resources are not essential for effective testing.
True or False question
False
Tools can make testing more effective
Quality Assurance certification are not important for organizations seeking to maintain quality standards
True or False question
False
Tester need to think about testing from multiple perspectives
True or False question
True
Technology transfer in Quality Assurance involves only the distribution of product design documents
True or False question
False
Validation in Quality Assurance does not involve planning resoruces for execution
True or False question
False
Documentation in Quality Assurance does not include archiving of documents
True or False question
False
