10 Questions
Why is it impractical to test every possible permutation of a program?
It would require too much time and human resources.
What is emphasized as potentially more important than the actual process of testing?
The attitude or vision of the software tester
What is highlighted as one of the primary causes of poor application testing?
False definitions of the term 'software testing'
Why is complete testing of a complex application considered impractical?
It requires too many human resources to be economically feasible.
What important consideration is mentioned regarding software testing at the beginning of the discussion?
The attitude or vision of the software tester
What is the author's main critique of the common definitions of testing provided in the text?
They focus on demonstrating that a program has no errors.
What is the author's recommendation for the proper goal of testing a program?
To execute a program with the intent of finding errors.
How does the author characterize the use of the words 'successful' and 'unsuccessful' by project managers in categorizing test cases?
Misleading and counterproductive
What is the implication of understanding the true definition of software testing?
It has a profound difference in the success of testing efforts.
What psychological effect does establishing the proper goal of testing have on human beings, according to the author?
It steers them subconsciously toward demonstrating that a program has no errors.
Explore the intersection of software testing with economics and human psychology, and the challenges of testing every possible permutation of a program. Understand the impracticality of creating test cases for all input and output combinations.
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