distinguish between different types of test data

Question 1

what are the 3 types of test data

Answer 1

• normal
• extreme
• invalid

Question 2

what is normal test data

Answer 2

this lies within an acceptable range e.g 2 for a month number

Question 3

what is extreme test data

Answer 3

this checks data on the upper and lower limit is processed correctly
e.g 12 for a month number

Question 4

what is another name for extreme data

Answer 4

boundary

Question 5

what is invalid test data

Answer 5

this checks data outside the range is rejected or data of the incorrect type or format is rejected e.g 13 for a month number