PG-DESD AUG 2024

Module Name: Software Testing

Note: This question bank is only for your reference. first, go through the
videos, then do these questions.

1. What does "testing-related terminology" primarily focus on?

A. Coding standards
B. Definitions and concepts used in testing
C. Software design principles
D. Project management techniques
Answer: B

2. Which of the following is a key issue in software testing?

A. Code optimization
B. Defining test criteria
C. User experience design
D. Database normalization
Answer: B

3. In the context of software testing, what is the primary relationship of testing to other
activities?
A. Testing occurs independently
B. Testing is always the last phase
C. Testing is integrated with development and design
D. Testing replaces documentation
Answer: C

4. What is the main objective of testing?

A. To write code
B. To validate and verify that the software meets requirements
C. To enhance the user interface
D. To create documentation
Answer: B

5. Which testing technique relies on the software engineer's intuition?

A. Fault-based techniques
B. Code-based techniques
C. Usage-based techniques
D. Experience-based techniques
Answer: D

6. Input domain-based testing primarily focuses on:

A. The physical interface of the software
B. Analyzing user inputs and their validity
C. Testing the speed of the software
D. Checking the code quality
Answer: B
7. Which of the following techniques is used to evaluate code behavior under various
conditions?
A. Fault-based techniques
B. Model-based techniques
C. Code-based techniques
D. Experience-based techniques
Answer: C

8. Fault-based techniques are primarily concerned with:

A. Identifying user interface flaws
B. Testing the software under normal operating conditions
C. Introducing faults intentionally to test robustness
D. Measuring performance metrics
Answer: C

9. Usage-based testing techniques focus on:

A. How frequently features are used in real scenarios
B. The design of the software architecture
C. The error handling capabilities of the software
D. The speed of execution
Answer: A

10. What is the aim of model-based testing?

A. To create documentation based on user feedback
B. To use abstract models to generate test cases
C. To improve code readability
D. To replace manual testing
Answer: B

11. Which aspect is NOT typically evaluated during the program under test?
A. Performance metrics
B. Usability
C. Aesthetic design
D. Functionality
Answer: C

12. In test-related measures, what does evaluation of the tests performed involve?
A. Analyzing the source code quality
B. Assessing the effectiveness of the tests against requirements
C. Improving the user interface
D. Developing new features
Answer: B

13. What are practical considerations in the test process?

A. Technical constraints
B. Development cost
C. Resource allocation
D. All of the above
Answer: D

14. Which of the following is a common category of testing tools?

 A. Debugging tools
B. Performance testing tools
C. Documentation tools
D. All of the above
Answer: D

15. What is the primary purpose of test activities?

A. To ensure code quality
B. To define test strategies and procedures
C. To develop new features
D. To enhance user experience
Answer: B

16. What is the target of a test?

A. Specific code segments or features
B. User feedback
C. Market trends
D. Documentation quality
Answer: A

17. Which of the following is a key benefit of using testing tools?

A. Improved testing speed and efficiency
B. Enhanced creativity in coding
C. Better team collaboration
D. Increased documentation
Answer: A

18. How does selecting and combining techniques benefit the testing process?
A. Increases redundancy
B. Provides a comprehensive approach to testing
C. Reduces the number of test cases
D. Focuses only on code quality
Answer: B

19. What is the role of key issues in testing?

A. To define coding standards
B. To identify potential challenges and concerns in the testing process
C. To focus solely on usability
D. To replace documentation
Answer: B

20. What does the evaluation of the program under test typically include?
A. Performance, usability, and functionality
B. Aesthetic design and coding style
C. Market analysis
D. User interface design
Answer: A

21. In testing, what does the term "test levels" refer to?
A. The stages of software development
B. The different phases of testing activities
 C. The hierarchy of programming languages
D. The types of coding standards
Answer: B

22. Which of the following is an example of a fault-based technique?

A. Mutation Testing
B. Stress Testing
C. Smoke Testing
D. Regression Testing
Answer: A

23. What is a key characteristic of model-based testing?

A. It relies solely on user feedback
B. It uses models to derive test cases automatically
C. It is exclusively manual
D. It ignores software specifications
Answer: B

24. What is the importance of objectives in testing?

A. To enhance user experience
B. To outline the scope and goals of the testing process
C. To improve coding standards
D. To minimize development costs
Answer: B

25. What does "test tool support" typically refer to?

A. Enhancements to the programming environment
B. Tools that assist in managing and executing tests
C. Documentation software
D. User interface design tools
Answer: B

26. Which technique focuses on examining the program based on usage patterns?
A. Usage-based techniques
B. Code-based techniques
C. Fault-based techniques
D. Model-based techniques
Answer: A

27. What is one of the primary goals of software testing?

A. To eliminate all software defects
B. To ensure that the software meets its requirements
C. To improve the user interface
D. To enhance performance
Answer: B

28. What role do "key issues" play in the testing phase?

A. They define coding guidelines
B. They identify challenges that may affect testing effectiveness
C. They enhance user experience
D. They specify documentation requirements
 Answer: B

29. What type of testing examines the software's behavior under error conditions?
A. Fault-based testing
B. Load testing
C. Usability testing
D. Integration testing
Answer: A

30. In terms of software testing, what does "test activities" involve?

A. Writing user documentation
B. Executing tests and recording results
C. Developing new features
D. Managing project budgets
Answer: B

31. Which of the following represents a "testing tool support"?

A. Code analyzers
B. Bug tracking tools
C. Performance measurement tools
D. All of the above
Answer: D

32. What is the objective of selecting and combining techniques in testing?

A. To simplify the testing process
B. To create a more effective testing strategy
C. To reduce costs
D. To enhance user documentation
Answer: B

33. What does "practical considerations" in the test process refer to?
A. Budgeting and resource allocation
B. User feedback
C. Design specifications
D. Marketing strategies
Answer: A

34. Which testing technique is best for ensuring that the application behaves correctly for various
user inputs?
A. Input domain-based techniques
B. Performance testing
C. Integration testing
D. Regression testing
Answer: A

35. What is the purpose of evaluating the tests performed?

A. To enhance coding standards
B. To ensure that tests are effective and meet objectives
C. To write user documentation
D. To assess market trends
Answer: B
36. Which category of tools would you use for automating testing tasks?
A. Testing tools
B. Documentation tools
C. Development tools
D. Debugging tools
Answer: A

37. What is the main purpose of software testing?

A. To improve software performance
B. To identify defects in software
C. To increase software complexity
D. To reduce development time
Answer: B

38. Which term refers to the degree to which a test accurately detects faults?
A. Validity
B. Reliability
C. Coverage
D. Effectiveness
Answer: D

39. What does "test case" mean in software testing?

A. A single input to a program
B. A document detailing specific conditions under which a test is conducted
C. The expected output of a software application
D. A measure of software performance
Answer: B

40. Which type of testing is performed to validate the entire software system's compliance with
specified requirements?
A. Unit Testing
B. Integration Testing
C. System Testing
D. Acceptance Testing
Answer: C

41. What does a "fault" refer to in software testing?

A. A mistake in the code
B. A failure of the software
C. An error detected during testing
D. A requirement that is not met
Answer: A

42. What is the focus of unit testing?

A. Testing individual components in isolation
B. Testing the integration of multiple components
C. Testing the entire system
D. Testing user acceptance
Answer: A
43. What type of testing uses the knowledge of the internal structure of the software?
A. Black-box Testing
B. White-box Testing
C. Grey-box Testing
D. Regression Testing
Answer: B

44. Which of the following is a common objective of software testing?

A. To ensure 100% code coverage
B. To identify all possible defects
C. To confirm that the software meets its requirements
D. To reduce the cost of development
Answer: C

45. What is a common advantage of automated testing?

A. It requires no maintenance
B. It can be run frequently and consistently
C. It eliminates the need for manual testing
D. It ensures that all tests will pass
Answer: B

46. What is the primary difference between verification and validation?

A. Verification ensures the product is built right; validation ensures the right product is
built
B. Verification occurs after deployment; validation occurs during development
C. Verification is more costly than validation
D. There is no difference; they are synonymous
Answer: A

47. Which type of test is designed to evaluate a program's behavior under extreme conditions?
A. Performance Testing
B. Load Testing
C. Stress Testing
D. Usability Testing
Answer: C

48. What does the term "test coverage" refer to?

A. The percentage of requirements covered by tests
B. The amount of code tested by test cases
C. The total number of test cases executed
D. The resources required for testing
Answer: B

49. What is the purpose of regression testing?

A. To test new features only
B. To ensure previously working features still function after changes
C. To verify performance improvements
D. To validate user requirements
Answer: B

50. Which technique focuses on the input domain to design test cases?
 A. Code-Based Techniques
B. Fault-Based Techniques
C. Input Domain-Based Techniques
D. Model-Based Techniques
Answer: C

51. What is a "test plan"?

A. A document outlining the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing
activities
B. A list of all test cases
C. A record of defects found during testing
D. A schedule for test execution
Answer: A

52. What is the main focus of usage-based testing techniques?

A. Testing based on user behavior and real usage patterns
B. Testing all code paths equally
C. Testing only the most complex parts of the software
D. Testing based on predetermined user scenarios
Answer: A

53. What does the "Evaluation of the Program Under Test" involve?
A. Assessing the performance of the testing team
B. Measuring the program's functionality against requirements
C. Reviewing the test environment
D. Analyzing the cost of testing
Answer: B

54. Which tool is primarily used to support testing activities?

A. Project Management Tool
B. Version Control System
C. Testing Tool
D. Design Tool
Answer: C

55. What is a key characteristic of model-based testing techniques?

A. They use user stories to define tests
B. They rely on manual test execution
C. They generate test cases from models of the system
D. They do not require test automation
Answer: C

56. Which of the following is an example of a performance testing tool?

A. Selenium
B. JMeter
C. Postman
D. Git
Answer: B

57. What does "test activity" encompass in the software testing process?
A. Planning, execution, and reporting of tests
 B. Only the execution of tests
C. The creation of test documentation
D. Bug fixing and troubleshooting
Answer: A

58. What is the primary goal of acceptance testing?

A. To ensure that the software is built correctly
B. To confirm that the software meets business needs and requirements
C. To check for performance issues
D. To test individual modules
Answer: B

59. Which of the following is a limitation of black-box testing?

A. It requires knowledge of the internal workings of the application
B. It can only test individual units
C. It may miss hidden errors within the code
D. It is more costly than white-box testing
Answer: C

60. What is the purpose of input domain-based testing?

A. To assess the user interface of the application
B. To test the system's response to valid and invalid input values
C. To evaluate the overall performance of the software
D. To analyze how well the software adheres to requirements
Answer: B

61. What is the term for the process of executing a program with the intent of finding errors?
A. Verification
B. Validation
C. Testing
D. Debugging
Answer: C

62. Which test level is primarily concerned with evaluating individual components of the
software?
A. System Testing
B. Integration Testing
C. Unit Testing
D. Acceptance Testing
Answer: C

63. What is the focus of fault-based testing?

A. To check the system's performance under load
B. To create tests based on known defects
C. To validate user requirements
D. To ensure code quality
Answer: B

64. What does "test tool support" refer to in software testing?

A. The availability of human resources for testing
B. The use of automated tools to assist with various testing activities
 C. The methods used to perform manual testing
D. The process of creating test documentation
Answer: B

65. Which of the following is NOT a part of the testing process?

A. Test Planning
B. Test Execution
C. Test Design
D. Test Debugging
Answer: D

66. What is one of the key challenges in software testing?

A. Identifying all potential defects
B. Ensuring 100% test coverage
C. Maintaining test scripts
D. Automating tests
Answer: A

67. What is the main benefit of conducting usability testing?

A. To measure how well the software performs under load
B. To evaluate how easy and user-friendly the software is
C. To check for logical errors in the code
D. To assess the security features of the application
Answer: B

68. Which of the following is a common challenge in test levels?

A. Ensuring all defects are caught in unit testing
B. Testing only user interfaces
C. Transitioning from unit testing to system testing
D. The lack of automated testing tools
Answer: C

69. Which technique helps ensure that multiple testing methods are effectively used together?
A. Test Combining Techniques
B. Test Strategy
C. Test Coverage
D. Test Automation
Answer: A

70. What is a common method to evaluate the effectiveness of tests performed?

A. Conducting a performance review
B. Measuring the number of defects found
C. Assessing user satisfaction
D. Comparing against benchmarks
Answer: B

71. What is the primary function of testing in software development?

A. To write code
B. To identify defects
C. To enhance user interfaces
D. To manage project schedules
 Answer: B

72. Which term describes the process of verifying that a software application meets its specified
requirements?
A. Validation
B. Verification
C. Debugging
D. Profiling
Answer: A

73. What is a common goal of functional testing?

A. To test system performance
B. To ensure each function of the software operates in conformance with the
requirement specification
C. To check code efficiency
D. To measure user satisfaction
Answer: B

74. What technique focuses on assessing the program's performance under various load
conditions?
A. Stress testing
B. Regression testing
C. User acceptance testing
D. Functional testing
Answer: A

75. Which testing approach validates the software against user expectations?
A. Alpha testing
B. Beta testing
C. Unit testing
D. Integration testing
Answer: B

76. What is the purpose of regression testing?

A. To check if new code changes have not adversely affected existing features
B. To evaluate software under stress
C. To confirm system usability
D. To validate security measures
Answer: A

77. Which type of testing is performed by end users to ensure the system meets their needs?
A. Unit testing
B. Integration testing
C. User acceptance testing
D. Smoke testing
Answer: C

78. What is the goal of smoke testing?

A. To perform thorough testing on every feature
B. To verify that the basic functions of the application are working
C. To test performance under heavy load
 D. To check the installation process
Answer: B

79. What is exploratory testing?

A. Testing based on formal test cases
B. Testing based on random inputs
C. Testing without a formal test plan, focusing on exploratory learning
D. Testing focused on performance metrics
Answer: C

80. What does the term "test coverage" refer to?

A. The number of tests executed
B. The extent to which testing verifies the codebase
C. The amount of documentation created
D. The total time spent on testing
Answer: B

81. What is a test case?

A. A document detailing expected behavior
B. A report of defects
C. A summary of testing results
D. A schedule for testing
Answer: A

82. What type of testing focuses on the internal structures of the code?
A. Black-box testing
B. White-box testing
C. Integration testing
D. User acceptance testing
Answer: B

83. What is the main purpose of load testing?

A. To ensure the application can handle a specified load without performance
degradation
B. To verify code functionality
C. To validate the software's user interface
D. To evaluate documentation quality
Answer: A

84. Which of the following describes "test-driven development" (TDD)?

A. Testing done after coding
B. Writing tests before writing the corresponding code
C. Only focusing on performance testing
D. Ignoring user requirements
Answer: B

85. What is the function of a test plan?

A. To schedule meetings
B. To outline the strategy, scope, and objectives of testing activities
C. To document user feedback
D. To manage code repositories
 Answer: B

86. What is an example of static testing?

A. Manual code review
B. Performance testing
C. Load testing
D. Usability testing
Answer: A

87. What does "defect density" refer to?

A. The total number of features
B. The number of defects per unit size of the software
C. The time taken to fix defects
D. The user satisfaction level
Answer: B

88. Which of the following is a primary benefit of automated testing?

A. Increased manual effort
B. Reduced testing speed
C. Consistency and repeatability of tests
D. Greater reliance on user feedback
Answer: C

89. What is a "test environment"?

A. The hardware and software setup used for testing
B. The location where tests are executed
C. The team responsible for testing
D. The documentation for testing procedures
Answer: A

90. Which testing technique evaluates how the software handles unexpected inputs?
A. Boundary value testing
B. Usability testing
C. Stress testing
D. Load testing
Answer: A

91. What is "user acceptance testing" (UAT)?

A. Testing performed by developers
B. Final testing conducted by end-users to validate the software before production
C. Performance testing conducted by QA
D. Automated testing of all functions
Answer: B

92. Which technique is primarily used to detect memory leaks?

A. Functional testing
B. Load testing
C. Stress testing
D. Performance testing
Answer: D
93. What is the main focus of security testing?
A. To assess application performance
B. To identify vulnerabilities and ensure data protection
C. To verify user interface design
D. To ensure compliance with coding standards
Answer: B

94. What is "test maintenance"?

A. Updating tests to reflect changes in the application
B. Documenting testing procedures
C. Scheduling testing activities
D. Conducting performance reviews
Answer: A

95. What does a "defect life cycle" represent?

A. The stages a defect goes through from detection to resolution
B. The development process
C. The software release timeline
D. The testing environment setup
Answer: A

96. What is the significance of "peer reviews" in testing?

A. To increase development time
B. To gather multiple perspectives for improving code quality
C. To reduce the number of developers
D. To focus solely on usability
Answer: B

97. Which type of testing examines the interactions between integrated components?
A. Unit testing
B. Integration testing
C. System testing
D. Regression testing
Answer: B

98. What is the purpose of a "bug tracking system"?

A. To manage software releases
B. To document and track defects and their status
C. To improve team collaboration
D. To enhance user documentation
Answer: B

99. What does "end-to-end testing" validate?

A. The functionality of individual components
B. The overall flow of the application from start to finish
C. The performance of the software
D. The security measures in place
Answer: B

100. Which of the following is a goal of performance testing?

A. To identify the maximum operational capacity of an application
 B. To assess user interface design
C. To verify user requirements
D. To improve code readability
Answer: A

101. What does "black-box testing" focus on?

A. Internal logic and structure of the code
B. Functionality of the software without knowledge of its internal code
C. Testing the database structure
D. Code optimization
Answer: B

102. What is the primary goal of security testing?

A. To measure performance
B. To identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity
C. To enhance user experience
D. To validate usability
Answer: B

103. What is "smoke testing" often referred to as?

A. Sanity testing
B. Regression testing
C. Functional testing
D. Load testing
Answer: A

104. Which of the following types of testing focuses on verifying specific functionalities
of the software?
A. Functional testing
B. Performance testing
C. Stress testing
D. Usability testing
Answer: A

105. What is a critical outcome of conducting thorough testing?

A. Increased user complaints
B. Reduced software quality
C. Higher customer satisfaction and reduced defects in production
D. Increased development time
Answer: C

106. What is "Test Automation"?

A. Performing tests manually
B. Using software tools to execute tests automatically
C. Relying solely on manual testing
D. Ignoring test results
Answer: B