Advanced Software Engineering V&V Lecture Outline Quiz

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What are inspections and testing in software development?

Redundant techniques

Mutually exclusive techniques

Complementary techniques (correct)

Optional techniques

What cannot inspections check according to the text?

Conformance with the customer’s real requirements

Logical errors in the code

Syntax errors in the code

Non-functional characteristics like performance and usability (correct)

What is the main purpose of program inspections?

Document review

Defect detection (correct)

Performance evaluation

Correcting defects

What are the pre-conditions for conducting inspections according to the text?

Presence of a precise specification and familiar team members Signup and view all the answers

What is presented to the inspection team before an inspection according to the text?

A system overview Signup and view all the answers

What types of errors are noted during inspections according to the text?

Logical errors, anomalies, and non-compliance with standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between verification and validation?

Verification ensures the software conforms to its specification, while validation ensures the software does what the user requires. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of software verification and validation?

To establish confidence that the software is fit for its intended purpose. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a static verification technique?

Code inspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of software testing?

To uncover the presence of defects in the software. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key objective of the software verification and validation process?

To discover defects in the system and assess the system's usefulness and usability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between software inspections and software testing?

Software inspections are used to supplement tool-based document and code analysis, while software testing is used to exercise and observe product behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of validation testing?

To verify that the software meets its requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about verification and validation (V&V) is true?

V&V should be used in conjunction with testing to provide full coverage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of test planning as described in the text?

Establishing standards and procedures for the testing process Signup and view all the answers

According to the V-model of development, what is the relationship between testing and verification activities?

Testing activities follow corresponding verification activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defect testing?

To discover system defects Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a software test plan according to the text?

A schedule for testing activities and procedures for recording test results Signup and view all the answers