Software Testing Levels

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What is the primary purpose of unit testing in software development?

To validate that each unit of the software performs as designed (correct)

To assess whether the system is acceptable for delivery

To evaluate the system's compliance with specified requirements

To expose faults in the interaction between integrated units

What is the benefit of continuous testing in software development?

It reduces the need for manual testing

It enables software to be validated in real environments earlier in the development cycle (correct)

It improves the functionality and design of the software

It reduces the risk of project delays

What is the primary focus of integration testing in software development?

Exposing faults in the interaction between integrated units (correct)

Exposing faults in individual units of the software

Validating that each unit of the software performs as designed

Evaluating the system's compliance with specified requirements

What is the primary objective of system testing in software development?

To evaluate the system's compliance with specified requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of acceptance testing in software development?

To assess whether the system is acceptable for delivery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of testing each build as it becomes available in software development?

It enables software to be validated in real environments earlier in the development cycle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of automation testing in software development?

To increase the test coverage and improve accuracy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing is used to test the application's internal workings?

White box testing (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing involves testing the application without knowing the internal workings?

Black box testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between white box testing and black box testing?

The level of knowledge of the internal workings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing is used to test the application's performance under heavy loads?

Load testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of automation testing in terms of resources?

It reduces the time and cost of testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of software testing?

To detect and fix errors early in the development cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing checks the application for usability?

Usability testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of catching bugs early in the software testing phase?

It reduces the cost of the project in the long term (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Statement Coverage in software testing?

Ensuring every line or statement of the code is executed at least once (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of security testing?

To test the application for security vulnerabilities from internal or external sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of software testing in terms of product quality?

Delivering a high-quality product (B) Signup and view all the answers