Fundamentals of Testing Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the main purpose of testing according to the text?

To write code

To design user interfaces

To debug software

To find defects and failures (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a typical objective of testing as outlined in the text?

Building confidence in the quality of the test object

Ensuring all stakeholders are happy with the test object (correct)

Complying with contractual or legal requirements

Preventing defects by evaluating work products

Why is it important to identify typical objectives of testing?

To align testing activities with project goals and requirements (correct)

To confuse stakeholders

To delay the testing process

To avoid finding defects

What does testing aim to verify according to the text?

Whether all specified requirements have been fulfilled Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to reducing the level of risk associated with inadequate software quality?

Complying with regulatory standards Signup and view all the answers

How does testing relate to debugging based on the text?

Testing and debugging are separate activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between testing and quality assurance?

Testing contributes to higher quality by identifying defects. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the distinction between error, defect, and failure?

Errors are conceptual mistakes, defects are deviations from requirements, and failures are incorrect results. Signup and view all the answers

How do testers contribute to the success of a project during requirements reviews?

By identifying requirements defects that reduce the risk of untestable features being developed. Signup and view all the answers

What role do testers play in working closely with system designers?

Increasing understanding of the design and how to test it. Signup and view all the answers

How does testing contribute to quality assurance?

By identifying defects early in the process for correction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of root cause analysis in testing?

To understand why defects occurred and prevent them from recurring. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing anomalies during test execution?

To establish the likely causes of failures Signup and view all the answers

Why is traceability between the test basis and test work products important?

To analyze the impact of changes Signup and view all the answers

What does good traceability support in testing processes?

Making testing auditable Signup and view all the answers

Why is relating technical aspects of testing to stakeholders important?

To provide information stakeholders can understand Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a test summary report?

To communicate test results to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

How does traceability improve the understandability of test progress reports?

By providing information on product quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of analyzing lessons learned from completed test activities?

Improving test process maturity for future projects Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to improving the understandability of test progress reports?

Providing information on product quality Signup and view all the answers