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What is one of the benefits typically associated with testing?
What is one of the benefits typically associated with testing?
- Decreased quality of testware
- Increased test effectiveness and efficiency (correct)
- Isolation of development and testing teams
- Reduced team bonding
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of testing according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of testing according to the text?
- Increased quality of testware
- Decreased learning opportunities for teams (correct)
- Improved cooperation between development and testing
- Enhanced test basis quality
How are test levels defined in relation to software development?
How are test levels defined in relation to software development?
- As unrelated to other activities within the SDLC
- As groups of test activities managed separately from software development
- As instances of the test process performed during software development stages (correct)
- As groups of development activities within the SDLC
What relation do test levels have with other activities within the SDLC?
What relation do test levels have with other activities within the SDLC?
What is the relationship between test types and test levels?
What is the relationship between test types and test levels?
How do test levels relate to risk-based testing?
How do test levels relate to risk-based testing?
Why does repeating the same tests many times become increasingly ineffective according to Beizer (1990)?
Why does repeating the same tests many times become increasingly ineffective according to Beizer (1990)?
What is a potential benefit of repeating the same tests in automated regression testing?
What is a potential benefit of repeating the same tests in automated regression testing?
What is the Absence-of-defects fallacy according to the text?
What is the Absence-of-defects fallacy according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of testing highlighted by Kaner (2011)?
What is a key characteristic of testing highlighted by Kaner (2011)?
According to Boehm (1981), what is needed in addition to software verification for system success?
According to Boehm (1981), what is needed in addition to software verification for system success?
Why is tailoring the test process important according to the text?
Why is tailoring the test process important according to the text?
What is one of the typical test objectives mentioned in the text?
What is one of the typical test objectives mentioned in the text?
What critical skills are required for testers according to the text?
What critical skills are required for testers according to the text?
Which standard provides further information about software testing concepts according to the text?
Which standard provides further information about software testing concepts according to the text?
In risk-based testing, what is the primary focus when determining test objectives?
In risk-based testing, what is the primary focus when determining test objectives?
What aspect impacts the objectives of testing according to the text?
What aspect impacts the objectives of testing according to the text?
Which activity is NOT associated with testing according to the text?
Which activity is NOT associated with testing according to the text?
Study Notes
Benefits of Testing
- Increased test effectiveness and efficiency by implementing process improvements
- Improved quality of testware through joint reviews of test processes
- Team bonding and learning through raising issues and proposing improvements
- Improved quality of the test basis by addressing deficiencies in requirements
- Better cooperation between development and testing through regular collaboration reviews
Test Levels and Test Types
- Test levels are groups of test activities performed at different stages of software development
- Test levels are related to other activities within the SDLC
- In sequential SDLC models, test levels are defined such that the exit criteria of one level are part of the entry criteria for the next level
- Test types are groups of test activities related to specific quality characteristics and can be performed at every test level
Importance of Testing
- Testing is context-dependent and has no single universally applicable approach
- Testing is done differently in different contexts
- Absence-of-defects fallacy: thoroughly testing all specified requirements and fixing all defects found does not ensure the success of a system
- Validation should be carried out in addition to verification to ensure the system fulfills users' needs and expectations
Test Activities, Testware, and Test Roles
- Testing involves common sets of test activities, including dynamic testing, test planning, management, estimation, monitoring, and control
- Testing requires specialized knowledge, analytical skills, critical thinking, and systems thinking
- Tools are used in testing, but it is an intellectual activity that requires human effort and skills
Test Objectives
- Typical test objectives include evaluating work products, triggering failures, ensuring coverage, reducing risk, verifying requirements, and providing information to stakeholders
- Objectives of testing can vary depending on the context, including the work product being tested, test level, risks, SDLC, and business context
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Description
Explore the principles and strategies of software testing, including the effectiveness of repeated tests, test data modification, automated regression testing, and the context dependency of testing approaches.
