Testing Goals and Validation vs. Defect Testing

This quiz covers the two main goals of testing, validation and defect testing

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Questions #: 11
Time: 10 minutes
Pass Score: 80.0%
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Primary Goals of Software Testing

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When testing software, a tester is trying to achieve two distinct goals. Which of the following correctly states both goals?

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Validation Testing Definition

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Which statement best describes validation testing?

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Defect Testing Definition

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Which of the following are true about defect testing? Select all that apply.

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Input-Output Model of Program Testing

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The diagram below illustrates the input-output model of program testing. Study the diagram and answer: what does the subset Ie represent?

Input test data I e Inputs causing anomalous behavior System Output test results O e Outputs which reveal the presence of defects
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Priority in Defect Testing

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In defect testing, what is the primary priority when selecting test inputs?

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Dijkstra's Famous Testing Principle

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Complete the famous statement about testing attributed to Edsger Dijkstra: "Testing can only show the (1) of errors, not their (2)."

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location
absence
number
presence
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Validation vs. Verification

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Match each question to the correct V&V concept it represents.

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Are we building the right product?
Are we building the product right?

Concept

Validation
Verification
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Goal of Verification and Validation

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What is the overall goal of verification and validation processes in software development?

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Factors Affecting Required Confidence Level

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Three factors determine the level of confidence required from V&V processes. Classify each item into the correct factor category.

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Boundary Between Validation and Defect Testing

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Which of the following statements correctly describe the relationship between validation testing and defect testing? Select all that apply.

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What Testing Executes

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Complete the following statement about what software testing involves: "When you test software, you execute a program using (1) data and check the results for errors, anomalies, or information about the program's (2) attributes."

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functional
real
non-functional
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