Software Testing Importance

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What is the primary goal of software quality assurance?

To compare the software with similar products in the market

To identify and fix defects in the software

To evaluate the performance of the software in different environments

To provide adequate confidence that the software meets established technical requirements (correct)

What is the main difference between quality control and quality assurance?

Quality control is a reactive approach, while quality assurance is a proactive approach

Quality control focuses on testing, while quality assurance focuses on development

Quality control is used in software development, while quality assurance is used in hardware development

Quality control focuses on the product, while quality assurance focuses on the process (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of software quality assurance?

It is a planned and systematic pattern of actions (correct)

It is only focused on the software code

It is a reactive approach to quality

It is only performed during the testing phase

What is the primary focus of software quality control?

Identifying and fixing defects in the software Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between quality assurance and quality control?

Quality control is a subset of quality assurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of software quality assurance?

It is a reactive approach to quality Signup and view all the answers

What is one major cause of errors in software development?

Inexperienced project participants Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability of software refer to?

Probability of not causing system failure for a specified time Signup and view all the answers

Which view of quality focuses on customer satisfaction and timeliness?

Business view Signup and view all the answers

Which cost is associated with quality planning and training?

Prevention cost Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cost includes rework and repair expenses?

Failure cost Signup and view all the answers

What can cause software failure besides defects in the code?

Environmental conditions Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is NOT included in the product view of quality?

Schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which element does NOT contribute to the complexity of software development?

Simple requirements specification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Quality Assurance (QA)?

Defect prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which phase includes activities to prevent the causes of errors during development?

Quality Assurance Signup and view all the answers

What does Quality Control primarily focus on?

Defect identification Signup and view all the answers

What is meant to minimize the costs of quality by introducing activities to prevent errors?

Quality Assurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between quality assurance and non-qualifying products?

Reduces the rate of non-qualifying products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a direct focus of Quality Assurance?

Defect identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of introducing various activities throughout the development process in QA?

To prevent the causes of errors Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best distinguishes Quality Control from quality assurance?

Quality control is product-oriented and focuses on defect identification. Signup and view all the answers