Dr. Yousef Elsheikh Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Software Testing
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What is the primary goal of a software tester?

  • To find Errors, Faults and Failures (correct)
  • To guide the development of a system
  • To show the absence of Errors
  • To write a program with no errors
  • What is the difference between an Error and a Fault?

  • Error and Fault are interchangeable terms
  • An Error is a type of Fault, while a Fault is a type of Error
  • An Error occurs in the process of writing a program, while a Fault is the result of an Error (correct)
  • A Fault occurs in the process of writing a program, while an Error is the result of a Fault
  • Why should a programmer not be the tester of their own code?

  • Because they have no skills for testing
  • Because they have no motivation for testing
  • Because they have no time for testing
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a test cycle?

    <p>To be guided by a test plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of a tester's role?

    <p>To test the software from the customer's or user's viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of acceptance testing?

    <p>To determine whether to accept the system based on acceptance criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Test Oracle?

    <p>A document or software that determines whether a test has been passed or failed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing is performed within the development environment using actual end-users?

    <p>Alpha testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Test Bed?

    <p>To provide an environment with all necessary hardware and software to test software components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Static Testing?

    <p>A type of testing that reviews documents without executing code</p> Signup and view all the answers

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