Testing

Question 1

Define the 3 types of testing…

Question 2

Which library is implemented for testing?

Answer 2

Android Testing Support Library (now AndroidX).

Question 3

What are tests grouped in?

Answer 3

Source Set

Question 4

What is the Source Set of Instrumented Tests called?

Answer 4

androidTest.

Question 5

Define each of the 5 testing annotations…

Answer 5

@RunWith -> Specifies the testing library to run.
@Before, After -> What to execute before and after the test is completed.
@Test -> Used above a testing method.
@Rule -> Specify the context of the test.
@Small, Medium, Large -> Specify resources to use.

Question 6

What are Instrumented Tests? When should they be used?

Answer 6

A type of testing that enables component integration testing through user interaction simulations. The tests ensure that the application acts in an expected way upon specific user interactions.

Question 7

Give 4 key points of Instrumented Tests…

Answer 7

• Test component integration via simulation user interaction events.
• Testing is done at runtime on an emulator or device.
• Implemented by Android Testing Support Library.
• Executed by Test Runners, which provide feedback and debugging on the test.

Question 8

What are the 3 steps to testing Views?

Answer 8

1) Locate the View -> onView(withId…)
2) Simulate event -> .perform( )
3) Checking conditions -> .check( )