Introduction to Software Testing
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What is the primary focus of verification in software development?

  • To ensure the product is within budget
  • To ensure the product is built on time
  • To ensure the product is scalable
  • To ensure the product meets the desired requirements (correct)

What type of errors are inspections not good for discovering?

  • Semantic errors in the code
  • Syntax errors in the code
  • Logical errors in the code
  • Defects due to unexpected interactions between different parts of a program (correct)

What is a benefit of inspecting incomplete versions of a system?

  • It helps in identifying logical errors
  • It helps in identifying syntax errors
  • It helps in identifying semantic errors
  • It does not require additional costs (correct)

What is the primary difference between inspection and testing?

<p>Inspection is a static process, testing is a dynamic process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a broader quality attribute that can be considered during inspection?

<p>Portability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of software testing?

<p>To identify defects in the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of validation testing?

<p>To ensure the software meets its requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between validation and defect testing?

<p>Validation testing focuses on demonstrating that the software meets its requirements, while defect testing focuses on discovering defects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of testing, according to Edsger Dijkstra et al. (1972)?

<p>Testing can only show the presence of errors, not their absence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing software using artificial data?

<p>To discover defects in the software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between testing and software verification and validation?

<p>Testing is a subset of software verification and validation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Barry Boehm (1979), what is the primary goal of validation?

<p>Are we building the right product? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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