Computer Knowledge

Software Testing and Quality Control

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Software testing and quality control questions cover testing methodologies, unit testing, and defect management. These concepts are crucial for the computer knowledge sections of competitive exams. Practice these questions to understand verification and validation processes thoroughly.

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Software Testing and Quality Control Questions

Multiple choice technology testing

Methodologies adopted while performing Maintenance Testing:-

  1. Breadth Test and Depth Test

  2. Retesting

  3. Confirmation Testing

  4. Sanity Testing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maintenance testing uses breadth testing for comprehensive coverage across the system and depth testing for thorough examination of affected areas. Retesting and confirmation testing are similar techniques but not the primary methodologies, while sanity testing is a different category altogether.

Multiple choice technology testing

White Box Techniques are also called as :-

  1. Structural Testing

  2. Design Based Testing

  3. Error Guessing Technique

  4. Experience Based Technique
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

White box testing examines the internal code structure and implementation details of software, which is why it's alternatively called structural testing. Design-based testing, error guessing, and experience-based techniques are distinct testing approaches.

Multiple choice technology testing

What is an equivalence partition (also known as an equivalence class)?

  1. A set of test cases for testing classes of objects

  2. An input or output range of values such that only one value in the range becomes a test case

  3. An input or output range of values such that each value in the range becomes a test case

  4. An input or output range of values such that every tenth value in the range becomes a test case.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An equivalence partition groups input values that are expected to produce similar results, so testing one value from the group is sufficient to represent the entire partition. This is the core principle of equivalence partitioning - one value represents the whole range.

Multiple choice technology testing

The Test Cases Derived from use cases

  1. Are most useful in uncovering defects in the process flows during real world use of the system

  2. Are most useful in uncovering defects in the process flows during the testing use of the system

  3. Are most useful in covering the defects in the process flows during real world use of the system

  4. Are most useful in covering the defects at the Integration Level
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Use case test cases are most valuable for uncovering defects in process flows during real-world system usage because they simulate actual user scenarios. The key distinction in the options is between 'real world use' and 'testing use' - real-world usage is where use cases shine.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which of the following is not a part of the Test Implementation and Execution Phase

  1. Creating test suites from the test cases

  2. Executing test cases either manually or by using test execution tools

  3. Comparing actual results

  4. Designing the Tests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Test implementation and execution involves creating test suites from test cases, executing them manually or with tools, and comparing actual results with expected results. Designing tests is part of the earlier test design phase, not implementation and execution.

Multiple choice technology testing

In a risk-based approach the risks identified may be used to : i. Determine the test technique to be employed ii. Determine the extent of testing to be carried out iii. Prioritize testing in an attempt to find critical defects as early as possible. iv. Determine the cost of the project

  1. ii is True; i, iii, iv & v are False

  2. i,ii,iii are true and iv is false

  3. ii & iii are True; i, iv are False

  4. ii, iii & iv are True; i is false
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A risk-based approach uses identified risks to determine the test techniques, the depth of testing required, and to prioritize tests to find critical bugs early. Project cost estimation is a project management activity, not a function of testing risks, making statements i, ii, and iii true and iv false.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which of the following is the task of a Tester? i. Interaction with the Test Tool Vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project. ii. Prepare and acquire Test Data iii. Implement Tests on all test levels, execute and log the tests. iv. Create the Test Specifications

  1. i, ii, iii is true and iv is false

  2. ii,iii,iv is true and i is false

  3. i is true and ii,iii,iv are false

  4. iii and iv is correct and i and ii are incorrect
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to standard ISTQB testing guidelines, designing test specifications, preparing test data, and executing/logging tests are core tasks of a tester. Interacting with tool vendors to leverage tools on the project is typically a test manager's responsibility, making statement i false and statements ii, iii, and iv true.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which of the below are not tested by OAT?

  1. Checking for existence of latest architecture overview document.

  2. Checking the performance of the oracle service from connected entities.

  3. Checking for creation of log files.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

OAT (Oracle Application Testing) focuses on validating documentation existence and log file creation, but does not include performance testing of the Oracle service from connected entities. This specific performance check falls outside the standard OAT testing scope and requires separate testing tools or methodologies.

Multiple choice technology testing

What are the delivarables for System Testing

  1. Test Plan

  2. Tracebility Matrices

  3. Test Completion report

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

System testing produces multiple key documents throughout its lifecycle: a Test Plan outlines the approach, Traceability Matrices map requirements to test cases, and a Test Completion Report summarizes results. All three are standard deliverables from a system testing phase.

Multiple choice technology testing

At start of the System Testing which Document is Prepared

  1. DTP(Detail Test Plan)

  2. MTP(Master Test Plan)

  3. STP(System Test Plan)

  4. Tracebility Matrices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

At the start of System Testing, the System Test Plan (STP) is prepared. This document defines the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for system-level testing. DTP (Detail Test Plan) comes later for specific test cases, MTP (Master Test Plan) is for overall test strategy across all test levels, and Traceability Matrices are prepared during test planning.

Multiple choice technology testing

In which tab do we upload the test scripts

  1. Test tab

  2. Test Plan

  3. Defects tab

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Test Plans are the designated tab or section in test management tools where test scripts and test cases are uploaded, organized, and executed. Test tabs typically show test execution status, while Defects tabs track bugs.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which is used to check that QC has been installed properly?

  1. QC Install Checker

  2. Quality Center Checker

  3. QC Install Inspector

  4. QC Install Check
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Quality Center Checker is the official tool used to verify that HP Quality Center (formerly TestDirector/QuickTest Professional QC) has been installed properly. It checks all components, database connectivity, permissions, and configuration settings. The other options (QC Install Checker, QC Install Inspector, QC Install Check) are not the correct names of the official verification tool for Quality Center installations.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which entity is a defect directly linked to bye default if a defect was raised during a manual test run?

  1. Test

  2. Test Run

  3. Test Step

  4. Test Set
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When a defect is raised during a manual test run in Quality Center, it is directly linked to the specific Test Step that failed. This provides traceability from the defect to the exact step in the test case where the issue was detected. The defect is not directly linked to the Test (test case), Test Run (the execution instance), or Test Set (the collection of tests). The Test Step linkage allows precise identification of where in the test flow the defect occurred.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which entity is a defect directly linked to bye default if a defect was raised during a manual test run?

  1. Test

  2. Test Run

  3. Test Step

  4. Test Set
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When a defect is raised during a manual test run in Quality Center, it is directly linked to the specific Test Step that failed. This provides traceability from the defect to the exact step in the test case where the issue was detected. The defect is not directly linked to the Test (test case), Test Run (the execution instance), or Test Set (the collection of tests). The Test Step linkage allows precise identification of where in the test flow the defect occurred.

Multiple choice technology testing

Which is used to check that QC has been installed properly?

  1. QC Install Checker

  2. Quality Center Checker

  3. QC Install Inspector

  4. QC Install Check
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Quality Center Checker is the official tool used to verify that HP Quality Center (formerly TestDirector/QuickTest Professional QC) has been installed properly. It checks all components, database connectivity, permissions, and configuration settings. The other options (QC Install Checker, QC Install Inspector, QC Install Check) are not the correct names of the official verification tool for Quality Center installations.