Agile Testing and Review Techniques

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What is the primary objective of static testing?

To perform load testing on the software

To deploy the software in production

To execute the software under test

To improve quality, detect defects, and assess characteristics (correct)

What is the main difference between static and dynamic testing?

Static testing is a manual process, while dynamic testing is automated

Static testing is used for black-box testing, while dynamic testing is used for white-box testing

Static testing is used for unit testing, while dynamic testing is used for integration testing

Static testing evaluates the software without execution, while dynamic testing executes the software (correct)

What is the purpose of reviews in the feedback and review process?

To compare and contrast different review types

To assign responsibilities to principal roles

To provide early and frequent stakeholder feedback (correct)

To summarize the activities of the review process

What is static analysis used for in static testing?

To evaluate code, process specifications, or system architecture specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of early and frequent stakeholder feedback in the review process?

It ensures that the software meets the required quality and standards Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated through manual examination or with the help of a tool in static testing?

Code, process specifications, system architecture specifications, or other work products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of static testing over dynamic testing?

It can detect defects that are hard to reach using dynamic testing Signup and view all the answers

What type of defects are typically easier to find through static testing?

Defects in requirements and design Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of static testing?

It can detect defects in non-executable work products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between static and dynamic testing?

Static testing finds defects directly, while dynamic testing causes failures to detect defects Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following scenarios is static testing more effective?

When detecting defects in rarely executed code Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using static testing in a DevOps pipeline?

It helps to detect defects earlier in the development cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of static analysis?

It often requires less effort and no test cases are required Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of testers during example mappings and backlog refinement sessions?

To explore, challenge, and improve the proposed user stories Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing can static testing be applied to?

Both for verification and validation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of review techniques in the context of user stories?

To ensure user stories are complete and understandable Signup and view all the answers

What types of tools are often used in static analysis?

Spelling checkers, readability tools, and other tools Signup and view all the answers

What type of work products can be examined using static testing?

Almost any work product that can be read and understood Signup and view all the answers

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