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What is the formula that describes the number of execution paths in a loop with 'n' iterations?
What is the formula that describes the number of execution paths in a loop with 'n' iterations?
- n!
- n + 2
- 2^n (correct)
- n^2
In unit testing, what is the primary purpose?
In unit testing, what is the primary purpose?
- To verify the functionality of individual components (correct)
- To simulate user behavior in real-time
- To manage deployment processes
- To test the entire application at once
Which of the following best describes 'Equivalence Classes' in testing?
Which of the following best describes 'Equivalence Classes' in testing?
- Groups of similar execution paths
- Sets of inputs that are treated the same by the system (correct)
- Algorithms for sorting test cases
- Test cases that cover all potential errors
What does quality assurance primarily focus on in the context of software testing?
What does quality assurance primarily focus on in the context of software testing?
What distinguishes 'White Box' testing from 'Black Box' testing?
What distinguishes 'White Box' testing from 'Black Box' testing?
What must be balanced in the testing process?
What must be balanced in the testing process?
Which of the following statements is true regarding known bugs?
Which of the following statements is true regarding known bugs?
What is a common misconception about quality assurance personnel?
What is a common misconception about quality assurance personnel?
In the context of testing, what could lead to bugs being downgraded?
In the context of testing, what could lead to bugs being downgraded?
Which testing model emphasizes both verification and validation?
Which testing model emphasizes both verification and validation?
What is the primary focus of unit testing?
What is the primary focus of unit testing?
What distinguishes a black box approach to testing from a white box approach?
What distinguishes a black box approach to testing from a white box approach?
What is a consequence of not addressing known bugs?
What is a consequence of not addressing known bugs?
What is the primary advantage of black-box testing?
What is the primary advantage of black-box testing?
In contrast to black-box testing, which of the following is a characteristic of white-box testing?
In contrast to black-box testing, which of the following is a characteristic of white-box testing?
Which type of testing is typically used to check the interaction between integrated components?
Which type of testing is typically used to check the interaction between integrated components?
What is a disadvantage of white-box testing?
What is a disadvantage of white-box testing?
Which characteristic distinguishes acceptance testing from other testing types?
Which characteristic distinguishes acceptance testing from other testing types?
Which of the following testing strategies is typically NOT classified under black-box testing?
Which of the following testing strategies is typically NOT classified under black-box testing?
Why can't white-box testing reveal missing functionality?
Why can't white-box testing reveal missing functionality?
What is a primary focus of stress testing?
What is a primary focus of stress testing?
What is a limitation of program testing according to Dijkstra?
What is a limitation of program testing according to Dijkstra?
Why is it impractical to conduct complete software testing?
Why is it impractical to conduct complete software testing?
What does testing increase regarding software behavior?
What does testing increase regarding software behavior?
What elements comprise the 'large spaces' that make testing impractical?
What elements comprise the 'large spaces' that make testing impractical?
Which aspect does not contribute to the impracticality of complete software testing?
Which aspect does not contribute to the impracticality of complete software testing?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the large state space in software testing?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the large state space in software testing?
What is one subjective aspect of software testing requirements?
What is one subjective aspect of software testing requirements?
Which of the following statements about software bugs is true?
Which of the following statements about software bugs is true?
What should be done when objects are accepted as parameters during component testing?
What should be done when objects are accepted as parameters during component testing?
Which of the following is a common misunderstanding when using an interface?
Which of the following is a common misunderstanding when using an interface?
What is an important consideration when designing tests for components using shared memory interfaces?
What is an important consideration when designing tests for components using shared memory interfaces?
What is a recommended strategy to engineer tests that intentionally cause a component to fail?
What is a recommended strategy to engineer tests that intentionally cause a component to fail?
What type of testing involves analyzing the code itself rather than just the interface?
What type of testing involves analyzing the code itself rather than just the interface?
Which situation could lead to a timing issue when using interfaces?
Which situation could lead to a timing issue when using interfaces?
What is the purpose of component testing as outlined in the guidelines?
What is the purpose of component testing as outlined in the guidelines?
Which of the following is not typically associated with unit testing?
Which of the following is not typically associated with unit testing?
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Study Notes
Black Box vs. White Box Testing
- Black box testing checks conformance with specifications, scales up well, but depends on detailed specifications and doesn't show system testing coverage.
- White box testing allows measuring test coverage based on control or data flow, but doesn't scale up well and can't reveal missing functionality.
- Both black box and white box testing are needed for comprehensive software testing.
Unit Testing
- Unit testing is often done using white-box techniques.
- Equivalence classes help define test cases for unit testing.
- Various testing strategies are employed during unit testing.
Testing Strategies and Challenges
- The number of possible execution paths in software can be enormous, even for simple code (e.g., 2n paths for a loop with n iterations). This makes exhaustive testing impractical.
- Quality assurance is a risk mitigation exercise. A balance must be struck between testing costs and the risk of missing bugs.
- Not all bugs are fixed due to time constraints, risk of introducing more problems, or reclassification as feature requests. QA personnel may face challenges due to the nature of their work (delivering criticism).
- Bugs are inescapable in software due to large input, output, and state spaces, along with numerous execution paths and subjective requirements. While complete testing is impractical, testing increases confidence in software behavior.
The V-Model of Development
- The V-model illustrates the relationship between testing phases and corresponding development stages. Acceptance requirements are mirrored by acceptance testing.
Dijkstra's Quote on Testing
- Edsger Dijkstra famously noted that program testing can effectively demonstrate the presence of bugs, but not their absence.
Development Testing Guidelines
- Guidelines for component testing include examining code for external component calls, testing null inputs for object parameters, designing tests to cause component failure, and varying access order for shared memory interfaces.
Granularities of Testing
- System testing is mentioned as a type of testing but details are not provided.
Misuse and Misunderstanding in Interfaces
- Interface misuse occurs when callers make errors in using an interface.
- Interface misunderstanding results from invalid assumptions made by callers about interface usage. Timing issues can also create problems, even with correct usage.
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