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Development Testing Characteristics

publish date: 2026/06/16 21:34:57.076538 UTC

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Which of the following correctly describe development testing? Select all that apply.

It is primarily a defect testing process

It is usually interleaved with debugging

System designers and programmers are likely to be involved

It is carried out during development to discover bugs and defects

It is performed by a completely separate team with no involvement from developers

Correct Answer

(1) System designers and programmers are likely to be involved

(2) It is carried out during development to discover bugs and defects

(3) It is primarily a defect testing process

(4) It is usually interleaved with debugging

Explanation

Development testing is carried out by the development team during development to discover bugs. System designers and programmers are involved. It is primarily a defect testing process and is usually interleaved with debugging - the process of locating and fixing problems in the code.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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