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Debugging vs Testing

publish date: 2026/05/30 21:17:00 UTC

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Testing and debugging are different processes. Match each term to its correct description.

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Process

Testing
Debugging

Description

Establishes the existence of defects in a program
Concerned with locating and correcting those defects

Correct Answer

(1) Testing,Establishes the existence of defects in a program
(2) Debugging,Concerned with locating and correcting those defects

Explanation

Testing establishes the existence of defects. Debugging is concerned with locating and correcting those defects. They are distinct processes.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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