Software Testing Fundamentals

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What is the primary benefit of early testing in the software development lifecycle?

To reduce the overall testing time
To identify defects sooner, when they are easier and less costly to fix (correct)
To focus on high-risk areas only
To ensure complete testing of all functionalities

What is the principle that suggests that testing efforts should prioritize high-risk areas?

Defect Clustering (correct)
High-Risk Area Testing
Testing is Context Dependent
Early Testing

What type of testing involves examining the internal structure of the application?

Black Box Testing
Integration Testing
Gray Box Testing
White Box Testing (correct)

Why should testing approaches and techniques vary depending on the software project?

Because different projects have different requirements and constraints (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of risk-based testing?

To identify defects in high-risk areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should testing activities begin in the software development lifecycle?

As early as possible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of regression testing?

To ensure that recent changes do not affect existing functionality (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing is conducted to validate that the software satisfies business needs and requirements?

Acceptance testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of security testing?

To identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the software (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing is used to evaluate the responsiveness, speed, scalability, and stability of the software?

Performance testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of regression testing in the software development lifecycle?

To prevent the introduction of new defects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing is most closely related to risk-based testing?

Security testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does the actual test execution usually begin in the software development lifecycle?

After the development phase is complete (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Formal Technical Review (FTR) in software testing?

To identify defects and improve quality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a review meeting in Formal Technical Review (FTR)?

To find defects and ensure completeness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'transaction' in the context of software testing?

A discrete unit of work or a set of related activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to test transactions in software testing?

To ensure the software handles transactions correctly (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the software development lifecycle do defect reporting and test execution take place?

Testing phase (C) Signup and view all the answers