Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Testing

Question 1

_ assesses software quality and helps reducing the risks of software failure in operation.

Answer 1

Software testing

Question 2

_ is a set of activities to discover defects and evaluate the quality of software work

Answer 2

Software testing

Question 3

These work products, when being tested, are known as _

Answer 3

test objects

Question 4

Checking whether the system meets specified requirements.

Answer 4

Verification

Question 5

Checking whether the system meets users’ and other stakeholders’ need in its operational environment.

Answer 5

Validation

Question 6

_ involved the execution of software.

Answer 6

Dynamic testing

Question 7

It uses different types of test techniques and test approached to derive test cases.

Answer 7

Dynamic testing

Question 8

_ includes reviews and analysis.

Answer 8

Static testing

Question 9

_ uses tools, but it is important to remember that testing is largely an intellectual activity, requiring the _ to have specialized knowledge, use analytical skills and apply critical thinking and systems thinking.

Answer 9

Testers

Question 10

_ can vary, depending upon the context, which includes the work product being tested, the test level, risks, the software developmemt lifecycle (SDLC) being followed, and factors related to the business context.

Answer 10

Test objectives

Question 11

Testing can trigger failures that are caused by defects in the software (_)

Answer 11

dynamic testing

Question 12

Testing can directly find defects in the test object (_)

Answer 12

static testing

Question 13

_ can trigger failures that are caused by defects in the software or can directly find defects in the test object.

Answer 13

Testing

Question 14

_ is concerned with finding causes of this failure (defects), analyzing these causes, and eliminating them.

Answer 14

Debugging

Question 15

The (3) typical debugging process involves:

Answer 15

• Reproduction of a failure
• Diagnosis (finding the defect)
• Fixing the defect

Question 16

_ check whether the fixes resolved the problem.

Answer 16

Confirmation testing

Question 17

_ is done by the same person who performed the initial test.

Answer 17

Confirmation testing

Question 18

_ is performed to check whether the fixes are causing failures in other parts of the test object.

Answer 18

Regression testing

Question 19

_ is a product-oriented, corrective approach that focuses on those activities supporting the achievement of appropriate levels of quality.

Answer 19

Testing

Question 20

_ is a process-oriented, preventive approach that focuses on the implementation and improvement of processes.

Answer 20

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