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Software Testing Lecture 1: Introduction to Software Testing and Verification

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What was the origin of the term 'computer bug'?

The computer developed a fundamental design flaw.

Technicians accidentally reconfigured the computer incorrectly.

A moth flew into a computer and was zapped by high voltage. (correct)

The Mark II computer at Harvard University encountered a mechanical failure.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'computer bug' according to the text?

Variance (correct)

Fault

Incidence

Defect

What is cited as a source of problems in software development according to the text?

Malicious code

Fundamental design flaws

Misleading development tools

Incomplete testing (correct)

What is highly likely about the future software development according to the text?

It will not be significantly better than current software. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a source of problems in software development according to the text?

Inadequate hardware maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What are some adverse effects of faulty software in transportation?

Deaths, delays, sudden acceleration, and inability to brake Signup and view all the answers

Which programming fault caused the loop to be executed only once in Project Mercury's FORTRAN code?

DO i=1.10 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the missing else clause in the F-18 program's exception condition?

The plane crashed Signup and view all the answers

What ambiguity led to Mr. Blodgett's auto insurance rate tripling?

His age being interpreted as 101 instead of 1 Signup and view all the answers

What caused the shutdown of five nuclear power plants in the US in 1979?

A simulation program design error Signup and view all the answers