What is the purpose of Decision Table Testing?

To test complex business rules.

What’s a major misconception about people who go into testing instead of development?

They don’t want to write code

In which test levels are developers most commonly responsible for testing?

Component and component integration testing

Which of these is a typical objective of software testing?

Provide information for decision making

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for errors in software?

Lack of communication skills in testers.

What is Exploratory Testing?

Informal testing where tests are designed and executed dynamically.

What does the principle “defects cluster together” suggest?

A small number of modules may contain most defects

What does the "pesticide paradox" principle refer to?

If the same tests are repeated, they may no longer find new defects.

Which of the following is true about system testing?

It validates the entire system as a whole

Which of the following is NOT a typical objective of testing?

To guarantee the software is error-free.

What does the error rate metric represent in performance testing?

Percentage of errors during operations

According to the seven principles of testing, what is true about testing?

It shows the presence of defects, not their absence

What is a key reason for revisiting a test plan?

Feedback from test monitoring and control

What is Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) primarily based on?

Valid and invalid data partitions.

Which of the following best describes unit testing?

Testing individual components in isolation

What does Incremental development involve?

Establishing requirement designing building and testing a system in pieces

What does the 'Test Objective' component of a Test Plan describe?

The aim of the test plan and the procedures to ensure quality software.

What is the main goal of the test planning phase in the testing process?

To define test objectives and how to meet them

What is a Value Proposition in product management?

A high-level statement about how a product will meet the customer's needs.

What is the main difference between a test strategy and a test approach?

Strategy is high-level; approach is tailored to the project

What is the primary purpose of software testing?

To assess software quality and reduce failure risk

Why is rate limiting tested in API testing?

To prevent overuse and system overload

What does API stand for?

Application Programming Interface

What does the 'Test Scope' component of a Test Plan define?

The information that needs to be tested concerning an application.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of test independence?

It may lead to isolation from the development team

Which of these statements reflects the “absence-of-errors” fallacy?

Fixing all known defects ensures system success

Which of the following is a typical product of the test execution phase?

Defect reports and execution status

What does a model-based test strategy primarily rely on?

Formal models of product features or behaviors

What distinguishes static testing from dynamic testing?

It does not involve code execution

Which of the following best describes the tester’s mindset?

Critical thinking, detail-oriented, and curious

What is the pesticide paradox in software testing?

Old tests lose effectiveness, so new tests are needed

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1
What is the purpose of Decision Table Testing?
To test user interfaces.
To test code coverage.
To test state transitions.
To test complex business rules.
2
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the choice of test techniques?
Regulatory standards
Risk levels and types
Tester’s favorite tool
Component complexity
3
What’s a major misconception about people who go into testing instead of development?
They don’t want to write code
They don’t know software design principles
They are paid higher than developers
They can’t work with databases
4
In which test levels are developers most commonly responsible for testing?
Acceptance and system testing
System integration and operational acceptance testing
Component and component integration testing
Usability and performance testing
5
Which of these is a typical objective of software testing?
Rewrite all system modules
Create marketing documentation
Build final user interfaces
Provide information for decision making
6
What does MVP stand for?
Most Valuable Player.
Maximum Viable Product.
Market Validation Process.
Minimum Viable Product.
7
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for errors in software?
Time pressure.
Complexity of code.
Lack of communication skills in testers.
Inexperienced project participants.
8
Which test strategy type is driven by analysis of risk or requirements?
Regression-averse
Analytical
Directed
Reactive
9
Which test technique category is also known as “structure-based”?
Black-box
White-box
Risk-based
Experience-based
10
Which of the following is an example of an iterative and incremental development model?
Waterfall.
V-Model.
Sequential.
Scrum.
11
What is Exploratory Testing?
Testing focused on automation.
Testing based on predefined test cases.
Testing using checklists.
Informal testing where tests are designed and executed dynamically.
12
What does the principle “defects cluster together” suggest?
Defects are evenly distributed across all modules
Only new features have defects
Most defects are found in testing tools
A small number of modules may contain most defects
13
What does the "pesticide paradox" principle refer to?
If the same tests are repeated, they may no longer find new defects.
The idea that testing is harmful to software development.
The need to use different testing tools for different projects.
The fact that defects are like pests and hard to eliminate.
14
What is a key guideline when using invalid equivalence partitions in test cases?
Combine them with other invalid equivalence partitions.
Ignore them to avoid masking failures.
Use them to achieve 50% coverage.
Test them individually.
15
Which of the following is true about system testing?
It focuses on individual methods
It only checks the database
It is always done before unit testing
It validates the entire system as a whole
16
Which of the following is NOT a typical objective of testing?
To prevent defects in work products.
To guarantee the software is error-free.
To verify all specified requirements.
To build confidence in the quality of the test object.
17
Which test level is typically the responsibility of developers?
System testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
Acceptance testing
18
Which testing activity involves executing test suites and comparing results with expectations?
Test execution
Test completion
Test monitoring
Test analysis
19
During test design, what is typically created?
Final test summary reports
Deployment guides
Test cases and test data
Test architecture and database schemas
20
What does the error rate metric represent in performance testing?
Number of concurrent users
Speed of the test script execution
Percentage of errors during operations
Number of successful API calls
21
Which of the following is an output of test planning?
Test scripts
Test basis documents
Code coverage metrics
Test plan with exit criteria
22
According to the seven principles of testing, what is true about testing?
It is only required after development
It shows the presence of defects, not their absence
It guarantees a defect-free system
It removes all user errors
23
What is a key reason for revisiting a test plan?
Completion of user training
Feedback from test monitoring and control
Addition of more developers
A change in the test tool vendor
24
What activity answers the question: “what to test?”
Test design
Test implementation
Test execution
Test analysis
25
What is Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) primarily based on?
State transitions.
Combinations of conditions.
Valid and invalid data partitions.
Use cases.
26
Which of the following best describes unit testing?
Testing based on user scenarios
Testing interactions between modules
Testing the complete system for compliance
Testing individual components in isolation
27
Which metric indicates how quickly a system responds to user actions?
Response Time
Resource Utilization
Throughput
Error Rate
28
What does Incremental development involve?
Establishing requirement designing building and testing a system in pieces
Long iterations with large feature increments.
Creating experimental increments that may be reworked or abandoned.
Designing, building, and testing a system in cycles.
29
What does the 'Test Objective' component of a Test Plan describe?
The conditions that must be met to start or end testing.
The aim of the test plan and the procedures to ensure quality software.
The allocation of testing activities to individual testers.
The specific hardware and software used for testing.
30
What does HTML stand for?
Hyper Text Markup Language
High Transfer Machine Language
Hyper Tool Markup Language
Hyper Type Management Layer
31
What is the main goal of the test planning phase in the testing process?
To run test scripts and report defects
To define test objectives and how to meet them
To build the test environment
To analyze user stories for defects
32
What is a Value Proposition in product management?
A plan for marketing and selling the product.
A detailed specification of the product's features.
An analysis of the product's technical requirements.
A high-level statement about how a product will meet the customer's needs.
33
What is the main difference between a test strategy and a test approach?
Strategy applies only in Agile; approach in Waterfall
Strategy is for test tools; approach is for coding standards
Strategy is high-level; approach is tailored to the project
Strategy is for unit tests; approach for system tests
34
What factor least likely influences test effort estimation?
Developer’s favorite IDE
Number and severity of defects
Product risk level
Team experience and cohesion
35
What is the primary purpose of software testing?
To increase the size of the codebase
To assess software quality and reduce failure risk
To prove the software is perfect
To write user documentation
36
Why is rate limiting tested in API testing?
To verify data encryption
To increase the speed of response
To prevent overuse and system overload
To reduce response format errors
37
What does API stand for?
Automated Program Interface
Application Programming Interface
Advanced Processing Instruction
Applied Programming Integration
38
Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Test Plan?
Test Scope.
Test Script.
Test Objective.
Test Schedule.
39
How long does the QA training course mentioned in the slide last?
6 weeks
6 months
1 month
3 months
40
What does the 'Test Scope' component of a Test Plan define?
The procedure for reporting bugs and defects.
The release milestones and deadlines for testing activities.
The information that needs to be tested concerning an application.
The potential risks that could arise during testing.
41
Which of the following is a potential drawback of test independence?
It ensures better regression coverage
It may lead to isolation from the development team
It increases team communication
It encourages developers to take responsibility
42
Which of the following is an example of a sequential development model?
Scrum.
Kanban.
Spiral.
Waterfall Model.
43
What kind of test basis do white-box test techniques use?
Customer satisfaction reports
Tester experience
User stories and use cases
Code and software architecture
44
Which of these statements reflects the “absence-of-errors” fallacy?
Defects can only come from user actions
Finding many bugs means users will be satisfied
Testing only functional features guarantees quality
Fixing all known defects ensures system success
45
Which of the following is a typical product of the test execution phase?
Risk analysis documents
Defect reports and execution status
User story mapping
Infrastructure setup
46
What does a model-based test strategy primarily rely on?
Regression testing tools
Randomized exploratory testing
Formal models of product features or behaviors
Testing advice from external experts
47
What distinguishes static testing from dynamic testing?
It requires real-time user input
It uses only black-box techniques
It always finds logical bugs
It does not involve code execution
48
Which of the following best describes the tester’s mindset?
Business-focused, visual, and market-oriented
Design-focused, innovative, and user-driven
Optimistic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven
Critical thinking, detail-oriented, and curious
49
Which factor does NOT typically contribute to errors?
Miscommunication
Sufficient testing
Complex design
Human fallibility
50
Boundary Value Analysis is an extension of which other testing technique?
Decision Table Testing.
State Transition Testing.
Use Case Testing
Equivalence Partitioning.
51
What is the pesticide paradox in software testing?
Old tests lose effectiveness, so new tests are needed
Bugs multiply the longer you test
Repeating the same tests eventually reveals all bugs
Testing should be avoided in production
52
What is the main function of a version control system like Git?
To deploy mobile apps
To design user interfaces
To track changes in code
To upload websites
53
Which best practice helps ensure performance testing adds value early on?
Begin testing only after deployment
Start testing early in the SDLC
Use test data from previous projects
Test only for major releases
54
What is a “wireframe” in web development?
A basic layout blueprint for a website
A CSS animation pattern
A high-fidelity visual design
A tool used to debug back-end logic
55
When should acceptance testing ideally be performed?
Immediately after unit testing
At the beginning of the project
During code development
After integration testing
56
What is the role of CSS in web development?
Managing databases
Storing user login data
Building app logic
Designing how HTML elements are displayed
57
What is the purpose of scalability testing?
To identify UI rendering issues
To check how the system behaves with minimal data
To verify system’s ability to handle increasing load
To assess performance under expected load
58
What is the purpose of Test Closure activities?
To design new test cases.
To execute test cases.
To evaluate the testing process and verify completion.
To plan the next testing phase.
59
Which of these statements is TRUE about black-box testing?
It is only applicable to unit testing
It is based on analyzing test input and output
It tests internal logic of components
It measures code coverage
60
What is the main purpose of entry criteria in testing?
To outline conditions required before testing can begin
To define when a test activity should be stopped
To allocate budget for testing tools
To end the testing phase
61
What is a "valid equivalence partition?"
A partition containing minimum and maximum values.
A partition containing values that should be accepted.
A partition containing values that should be rejected.
A partition used for time-related values.
62
Which technique is best suited for testing input fields with ranges?
State Transition Testing.
Use Case Testing.
Equivalence Partitioning.
Decision Table Testing.
63
What is "User Experience (UX)?"
The visual design of the product.
The overall experience a user has while interacting with a product.
The technical performance of the product.
The marketing strategy for the product.
64
What is a defect in software?
A deviation from user expectations.
The execution of faulty code.
A mistake made by a person.
A fault or bug in the software code.
65
What is one key trait required to get the most out of the QA training course described?
Access to office space
Graphic design skills
Determination and passion
Prior development experience
66
According to the document, what is a common misconception about testing?
Testing only consists of running tests.
Testing is only about finding defects.
Testing assesses the quality of the software.
Testing includes test planning and design.
67
Which component of the Test Plan outlines the procedure for reporting bugs?
Test Environment.
Test Deliverables.
Risk Management.
Defect Management.
68
What does 'Bug Severity' indicate in a Bug Report?
Who found the bug.
The part of the system affected by the bug.
How urgently the bug needs to be fixed.
How easy the bug is to fix.
69
What is a "Persona" in product management?
A document outlining the technical specifications of the product.
A diagram of the user's journey through the product.
A metric used to measure user engagement.
A representation of a typical user of the product.
70
Which of these is a myth about software testing?
It involves reviewing developers’ work
It requires analytical and problem-solving skills
It is as important as development
It is a walk-in-the-park job for anyone
71
According to the document, what types of values are included in Equivalence Partitioning?
Both valid and invalid values.
Only boundary values.
Only valid values.
Only invalid values.
72
What information is recorded under the 'Test Schedule' component?
The hardware and software configurations for the test environment.
The start and end dates of testing-related activities.
The allocation of test activities to specific testers.
The entry and exit criteria for different types of testing.
73
What is the key focus of integration testing?
Verifying the user interface
Simulating real-world user behavior
Testing individual functions
Testing how components work together
74
Which API style is highly structured and relies exclusively on XML?
REST
GraphQL
SOAP
JSON-RPC
75
What is a "Prototype?"
A functional version of the product that allows basic user actions.
A document outlining the product's business plan.
A non-functional representation of the product's interface.
A fully developed and deployed version of the product.
76
What is a "Mockup?"
A functional version of the product that allows user interaction.
A visual representation of a product that show how the interface will look
A diagram of the product's database schema.
A document outlining the product's testing strategy.
77
What distinguishes an error from a failure in software testing?
Errors always crash the system
Errors are human mistakes; failures are observable incorrect behavior
Failures occur in planning; errors occur in testing
Errors are rare and failures are frequent
78
Which technical skill is essential for getting started with automation testing tools?
Advanced coding experience
Ability to run automation scripts after hands-on training
Mastery of Linux OS
Understanding of database indexing
79
Which of these test techniques is most reliant on intuition and past knowledge?
White-box testing
Experience-based testing
Regression testing
Black-box testing
80
What is one of the biggest challenges in performance testing?
Creating a production-like environment
Designing responsive UIs
Writing unit test cases
Simulating user preferences
81
What is one of the key benefits of test independence?
Testing becomes faster due to no external review
Independent testers provide objective assessments
Developers gain control over test data
Testers follow the same assumptions as developers
82
What is the relationship between error, defect, and failure?
An error can lead to defect and a defect when executed may cause a failure
Errors, defects, and failures are all the same thing.
A defect always causes a failure when executed.
A failure leads to a defect, which is caused by an error.
83
Which of the following occurs during the test implementation phase?
Executing all test scripts manually
Writing defect reports
Creating test procedures and sequencing them
Analyzing business requirements for test conditions
84
What phase checks whether all defect reports are closed and test environments are archived?
Test analysis
Test monitoring
Test implementation
Test completion
85
Which of these is a type of functional testing?
Regression testing
Usability testing
Performance testing
Scalability testing
86
What is a "Beta Test?"
A widespread pre-launch distribution of a product to gather user feedback.
Testing focused on the product's performance.
Automated testing of the product's code.
Testing conducted by the product manager.
87
What does spike testing primarily assess?
System response to sudden increase in load
System behavior under normal load
System performance over extended periods
System data processing during off-peak hours
88
What is the key focus of penetration testing in API security?
Validating error messages
Running unit tests
Simulating real-world attacks to detect vulnerabilities
Logging API traffic
89
What is the primary goal of performance testing?
To test database schema
To evaluate application speed, scalability, and stability
To find UI inconsistencies
To verify user access rights
90
What is the "Product Backlog?"
A diagram of the product's architecture.
A list of all the work that needs to be completed to create the product.
A document outlining the product's marketing strategy.
A list of the development team members and their roles.
91
At which level of testing would you most likely encounter “Big Bang” and “Incremental” approaches?
Acceptance testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
System testing
92
For a valid range of integers from 1 to 5 (inclusive), what are the boundary values for the valid partition?
1 and 6.
0 and 6.
1 and 5.
0 and 5.
93
What does Boundary Value Analysis primarily focus on?
User interactions.
Testing at the edges of input domains.
Code coverage.
Testing all combinations of inputs.
94
What influences the level of formality used in test techniques?
Number of test cases
Programming language used
Context of testing and lifecycle model
Popularity of the tool
95
What is General Availability (GA)?
The process of testing a product with a small group of users.
A pre-launch distribution of a product to gather user feedback.
The release of a product to the general public.
The stage in product development where a mockup is created.
96
Which of the following is NOT a typical daily responsibility of a software tester?
Developing full applications
Writing test cases
Logging defects
Preparing test reports
97
Which term describes the backend of an application?
The server-side that processes data unseen by users
Where user interfaces are designed
The part of an app installed on mobile devices
What the user sees and interacts with
98
What role is primarily responsible for defining the test strategy and managing test activities?
Business Analyst
Developer
Test Manager
Product Owner
99
What is the primary difference between a mobile app and a web app?
Mobile apps are always faster
Web apps need an operating system to function
Mobile apps are installed on a device; web apps run in a browser
Mobile apps require JavaScript while web apps do not
100
What is another name for the V-Model?
Waterfall Model.
Spiral Model.
Verification and Validation model.
Iterative Model.
101
What is the primary purpose of a test technique?
To deploy the system in production
To identify test conditions, cases, and data
To measure team performance
To write code that automates tests
102
Which performance testing type checks how the system behaves over long periods?
Load Testing
Endurance Testing
Spike Testing
Stress Testing
103
What distinguishes black-box test techniques?
They use the internal code structure
They rely solely on automated tools
They analyze inputs and outputs without knowing internal structure
They are based on the tester’s intuition
104
Which of the following tools is a frontend framework?
MySQL
Django
Python
Bootstrap
105
What do Decision Tables record?
Complex business rules.
User interactions.
Transitions between states.
Valid and invalid data partitions.
106
What does a state transition diagram show?
Data partitions.
Decision rules.
Software states and transitions.
Test cases.
107
What soft skill is particularly important for understanding complex systems and writing effective test cases?
Graphic design
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Typing speed
108
In Decision Table Testing, what do rows in the table typically represent?
Expected outputs.
Software states.
Decision rules.
Conditions and actions.
109
What is the primary purpose of software testing?
To prove the absence of defects in the software.
To only find defects in the software.
To assess software quality and reduce the risk of failure.
To execute tests and report results.
110
What best defines a “bug” in software development?
An error that causes malfunction
An interactive feature
A tool used in testing
A required line of code
111
Which of the following data elements can be identified for partitions in Equivalence Partitioning?
Only output values.
Inputs, outputs, internal values, and time-related values.
Only interface parameters.
Only input values.
112
Which type of testing is most likely to be performed by end-users?
Acceptance testing
System testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
113
In a sequential development model, when should a phase in the development process begin?
Simultaneously with the previous phase.
While the previous phase is still in progress.
Before the previous phase is complete.
When the previous phase is complete.
114
What is the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)?
A type of software testing technique.
The hardware and software used for testing.
The process of executing different activities during testing.
A model for developing software.
115
What is a 'Test Script'?
A report detailing hardware or software errors.
A step-by-step guide to test a specific functionality or action.
A document outlining the objectives, scope, and schedule of testing.
A detailed document for reporting bugs.
116
In the V-Model, what type of analysis is involved in the Verification phase?
Static analysis technique (review).
Functional testing.
Non-functional testing.
Dynamic analysis technique (executing code).
117
Which type of performance test evaluates the system under expected user load?
Spike Testing
Endurance Testing
Volume Testing
Load Testing
118
Which type of testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS?
Load Testing
Security Testing
Runtime Error Detection
Fuzz Testing
119
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the remuneration of a software tester?
Test automation tool used
Experience
Job role/Level
Company
120
What is the primary goal of acceptance testing?
To find defects during development
To verify internal system modules
To validate the system against user needs
To check code syntax
121
What aspect of API testing ensures compatibility with various devices and environments?
Data accuracy
Error handling
Compliance
Compatibility
122
What is the primary goal of API testing?
To replace manual UI testing
To improve frontend design responsiveness
To evaluate API code readability
To assess the functionality, reliability, and security of APIs
123
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to enter the QA field as a fresher?
Apply to open QA positions with a generic resume
Gain experience through beta testing
Take a professional course in QA
Look for freelancing opportunities
124
What are 'Test Deliverables'?
The hardware and software used by the testing team.
The conditions that should be met to start or end testing.
The steps to test a specific functionality.
The products of testing that help track testing progress.
125
What does validation testing focus on in API testing?
Simulating hacking attempts
Ensuring UI elements are functional
Performance under heavy load
Accurate response format and input/output handling
126
Which of the following is true about REST APIs?
They require strict XML formatting
They are stateless and flexible, using various data formats
They are stateful and complex
They are limited to SOAP-based services
127
Which tool is commonly used for manual API testing and debugging?
MySQL
Jenkins
Postman
Selenium
128
What best describes fuzz testing?
Feeding random and invalid input to test robustness
Measuring UI responsiveness
Testing with valid input parameters
Measuring API throughput
129
In what type of testing is internal code structure analyzed?
Experience-based testing
Functional testing
Black-box testing
White-box testing
130
What is the purpose of test monitoring in the testing process?
To execute exploratory tests
To automate all test scripts
To track budget and assign roles
To compare actual vs. planned progress
131
Which tool is open-source and commonly used for load testing?
Apache JMeter
NeoLoad
Blazemeter
LoadRunner
132
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a test manager’s tasks?
Designing and executing test cases
Monitoring test progress and results
Creating a detailed execution schedule
Coordinating with project managers and stakeholders
133
What is "Market Validation?"
The process of gathering user feedback on a product concept.
The process of testing a completed product.
The process of developing the product's marketing materials.
The process of designing the product's user interface.
134
What is the purpose of 'Entry and Exit Criteria'?
To specify the allocation of test activities to testers.
To outline the procedure for reporting bugs.
To describe the aim of the test plan.
To define the conditions that must be met to start or end a type of testing
135
What is the first step in the career progression path for a QA professional?
Junior QA
Intermediate QA
Test Lead
QA Manager
136
Which of the following is not a front-end language?
CSS
PHP
HTML
JavaScript
137
Which of the following is typically included in a Bug Report?
Steps to reproduce the bug.
Test Script.
Test Plan.
User manual.
138
What is a key aspect of a tester's mindset, according to the document?
Being more interested in designing solutions.
Avoiding communication with developers.
Focusing solely on finding faults.
Curiosity, professional pessimism, and attention to detail.
139
Which of the following best defines a defect?
A user story error
A change requested by the client
A fault or bug introduced by a mistake
A testing activity
140
Which of the following is NOT typically used as a test basis for experience-based techniques?
User feedback
Tester intuition
Developer knowledge
Business process documentation

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140 termsStudBud Administration

Software Testing Quiz 1

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Questions 140

Answers

1
What is the purpose of Decision Table Testing?
To test user interfaces.
To test code coverage.
To test state transitions.
To test complex business rules.
2
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the choice of test techniques?
Regulatory standards
Risk levels and types
Tester’s favorite tool
Component complexity
3
What’s a major misconception about people who go into testing instead of development?
They don’t want to write code
They don’t know software design principles
They are paid higher than developers
They can’t work with databases
4
In which test levels are developers most commonly responsible for testing?
Acceptance and system testing
System integration and operational acceptance testing
Component and component integration testing
Usability and performance testing
5
Which of these is a typical objective of software testing?
Rewrite all system modules
Create marketing documentation
Build final user interfaces
Provide information for decision making
6
What does MVP stand for?
Most Valuable Player.
Maximum Viable Product.
Market Validation Process.
Minimum Viable Product.
7
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for errors in software?
Time pressure.
Complexity of code.
Lack of communication skills in testers.
Inexperienced project participants.
8
Which test strategy type is driven by analysis of risk or requirements?
Regression-averse
Analytical
Directed
Reactive
9
Which test technique category is also known as “structure-based”?
Black-box
White-box
Risk-based
Experience-based
10
Which of the following is an example of an iterative and incremental development model?
Waterfall.
V-Model.
Sequential.
Scrum.
11
What is Exploratory Testing?
Testing focused on automation.
Testing based on predefined test cases.
Testing using checklists.
Informal testing where tests are designed and executed dynamically.
12
What does the principle “defects cluster together” suggest?
Defects are evenly distributed across all modules
Only new features have defects
Most defects are found in testing tools
A small number of modules may contain most defects
13
What does the "pesticide paradox" principle refer to?
If the same tests are repeated, they may no longer find new defects.
The idea that testing is harmful to software development.
The need to use different testing tools for different projects.
The fact that defects are like pests and hard to eliminate.
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What is a key guideline when using invalid equivalence partitions in test cases?
Combine them with other invalid equivalence partitions.
Ignore them to avoid masking failures.
Use them to achieve 50% coverage.
Test them individually.
15
Which of the following is true about system testing?
It focuses on individual methods
It only checks the database
It is always done before unit testing
It validates the entire system as a whole
16
Which of the following is NOT a typical objective of testing?
To prevent defects in work products.
To guarantee the software is error-free.
To verify all specified requirements.
To build confidence in the quality of the test object.
17
Which test level is typically the responsibility of developers?
System testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
Acceptance testing
18
Which testing activity involves executing test suites and comparing results with expectations?
Test execution
Test completion
Test monitoring
Test analysis
19
During test design, what is typically created?
Final test summary reports
Deployment guides
Test cases and test data
Test architecture and database schemas
20
What does the error rate metric represent in performance testing?
Number of concurrent users
Speed of the test script execution
Percentage of errors during operations
Number of successful API calls
21
Which of the following is an output of test planning?
Test scripts
Test basis documents
Code coverage metrics
Test plan with exit criteria
22
According to the seven principles of testing, what is true about testing?
It is only required after development
It shows the presence of defects, not their absence
It guarantees a defect-free system
It removes all user errors
23
What is a key reason for revisiting a test plan?
Completion of user training
Feedback from test monitoring and control
Addition of more developers
A change in the test tool vendor
24
What activity answers the question: “what to test?”
Test design
Test implementation
Test execution
Test analysis
25
What is Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) primarily based on?
State transitions.
Combinations of conditions.
Valid and invalid data partitions.
Use cases.
26
Which of the following best describes unit testing?
Testing based on user scenarios
Testing interactions between modules
Testing the complete system for compliance
Testing individual components in isolation
27
Which metric indicates how quickly a system responds to user actions?
Response Time
Resource Utilization
Throughput
Error Rate
28
What does Incremental development involve?
Establishing requirement designing building and testing a system in pieces
Long iterations with large feature increments.
Creating experimental increments that may be reworked or abandoned.
Designing, building, and testing a system in cycles.
29
What does the 'Test Objective' component of a Test Plan describe?
The conditions that must be met to start or end testing.
The aim of the test plan and the procedures to ensure quality software.
The allocation of testing activities to individual testers.
The specific hardware and software used for testing.
30
What does HTML stand for?
Hyper Text Markup Language
High Transfer Machine Language
Hyper Tool Markup Language
Hyper Type Management Layer
31
What is the main goal of the test planning phase in the testing process?
To run test scripts and report defects
To define test objectives and how to meet them
To build the test environment
To analyze user stories for defects
32
What is a Value Proposition in product management?
A plan for marketing and selling the product.
A detailed specification of the product's features.
An analysis of the product's technical requirements.
A high-level statement about how a product will meet the customer's needs.
33
What is the main difference between a test strategy and a test approach?
Strategy applies only in Agile; approach in Waterfall
Strategy is for test tools; approach is for coding standards
Strategy is high-level; approach is tailored to the project
Strategy is for unit tests; approach for system tests
34
What factor least likely influences test effort estimation?
Developer’s favorite IDE
Number and severity of defects
Product risk level
Team experience and cohesion
35
What is the primary purpose of software testing?
To increase the size of the codebase
To assess software quality and reduce failure risk
To prove the software is perfect
To write user documentation
36
Why is rate limiting tested in API testing?
To verify data encryption
To increase the speed of response
To prevent overuse and system overload
To reduce response format errors
37
What does API stand for?
Automated Program Interface
Application Programming Interface
Advanced Processing Instruction
Applied Programming Integration
38
Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Test Plan?
Test Scope.
Test Script.
Test Objective.
Test Schedule.
39
How long does the QA training course mentioned in the slide last?
6 weeks
6 months
1 month
3 months
40
What does the 'Test Scope' component of a Test Plan define?
The procedure for reporting bugs and defects.
The release milestones and deadlines for testing activities.
The information that needs to be tested concerning an application.
The potential risks that could arise during testing.
41
Which of the following is a potential drawback of test independence?
It ensures better regression coverage
It may lead to isolation from the development team
It increases team communication
It encourages developers to take responsibility
42
Which of the following is an example of a sequential development model?
Scrum.
Kanban.
Spiral.
Waterfall Model.
43
What kind of test basis do white-box test techniques use?
Customer satisfaction reports
Tester experience
User stories and use cases
Code and software architecture
44
Which of these statements reflects the “absence-of-errors” fallacy?
Defects can only come from user actions
Finding many bugs means users will be satisfied
Testing only functional features guarantees quality
Fixing all known defects ensures system success
45
Which of the following is a typical product of the test execution phase?
Risk analysis documents
Defect reports and execution status
User story mapping
Infrastructure setup
46
What does a model-based test strategy primarily rely on?
Regression testing tools
Randomized exploratory testing
Formal models of product features or behaviors
Testing advice from external experts
47
What distinguishes static testing from dynamic testing?
It requires real-time user input
It uses only black-box techniques
It always finds logical bugs
It does not involve code execution
48
Which of the following best describes the tester’s mindset?
Business-focused, visual, and market-oriented
Design-focused, innovative, and user-driven
Optimistic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven
Critical thinking, detail-oriented, and curious
49
Which factor does NOT typically contribute to errors?
Miscommunication
Sufficient testing
Complex design
Human fallibility
50
Boundary Value Analysis is an extension of which other testing technique?
Decision Table Testing.
State Transition Testing.
Use Case Testing
Equivalence Partitioning.
51
What is the pesticide paradox in software testing?
Old tests lose effectiveness, so new tests are needed
Bugs multiply the longer you test
Repeating the same tests eventually reveals all bugs
Testing should be avoided in production
52
What is the main function of a version control system like Git?
To deploy mobile apps
To design user interfaces
To track changes in code
To upload websites
53
Which best practice helps ensure performance testing adds value early on?
Begin testing only after deployment
Start testing early in the SDLC
Use test data from previous projects
Test only for major releases
54
What is a “wireframe” in web development?
A basic layout blueprint for a website
A CSS animation pattern
A high-fidelity visual design
A tool used to debug back-end logic
55
When should acceptance testing ideally be performed?
Immediately after unit testing
At the beginning of the project
During code development
After integration testing
56
What is the role of CSS in web development?
Managing databases
Storing user login data
Building app logic
Designing how HTML elements are displayed
57
What is the purpose of scalability testing?
To identify UI rendering issues
To check how the system behaves with minimal data
To verify system’s ability to handle increasing load
To assess performance under expected load
58
What is the purpose of Test Closure activities?
To design new test cases.
To execute test cases.
To evaluate the testing process and verify completion.
To plan the next testing phase.
59
Which of these statements is TRUE about black-box testing?
It is only applicable to unit testing
It is based on analyzing test input and output
It tests internal logic of components
It measures code coverage
60
What is the main purpose of entry criteria in testing?
To outline conditions required before testing can begin
To define when a test activity should be stopped
To allocate budget for testing tools
To end the testing phase
61
What is a "valid equivalence partition?"
A partition containing minimum and maximum values.
A partition containing values that should be accepted.
A partition containing values that should be rejected.
A partition used for time-related values.
62
Which technique is best suited for testing input fields with ranges?
State Transition Testing.
Use Case Testing.
Equivalence Partitioning.
Decision Table Testing.
63
What is "User Experience (UX)?"
The visual design of the product.
The overall experience a user has while interacting with a product.
The technical performance of the product.
The marketing strategy for the product.
64
What is a defect in software?
A deviation from user expectations.
The execution of faulty code.
A mistake made by a person.
A fault or bug in the software code.
65
What is one key trait required to get the most out of the QA training course described?
Access to office space
Graphic design skills
Determination and passion
Prior development experience
66
According to the document, what is a common misconception about testing?
Testing only consists of running tests.
Testing is only about finding defects.
Testing assesses the quality of the software.
Testing includes test planning and design.
67
Which component of the Test Plan outlines the procedure for reporting bugs?
Test Environment.
Test Deliverables.
Risk Management.
Defect Management.
68
What does 'Bug Severity' indicate in a Bug Report?
Who found the bug.
The part of the system affected by the bug.
How urgently the bug needs to be fixed.
How easy the bug is to fix.
69
What is a "Persona" in product management?
A document outlining the technical specifications of the product.
A diagram of the user's journey through the product.
A metric used to measure user engagement.
A representation of a typical user of the product.
70
Which of these is a myth about software testing?
It involves reviewing developers’ work
It requires analytical and problem-solving skills
It is as important as development
It is a walk-in-the-park job for anyone
71
According to the document, what types of values are included in Equivalence Partitioning?
Both valid and invalid values.
Only boundary values.
Only valid values.
Only invalid values.
72
What information is recorded under the 'Test Schedule' component?
The hardware and software configurations for the test environment.
The start and end dates of testing-related activities.
The allocation of test activities to specific testers.
The entry and exit criteria for different types of testing.
73
What is the key focus of integration testing?
Verifying the user interface
Simulating real-world user behavior
Testing individual functions
Testing how components work together
74
Which API style is highly structured and relies exclusively on XML?
REST
GraphQL
SOAP
JSON-RPC
75
What is a "Prototype?"
A functional version of the product that allows basic user actions.
A document outlining the product's business plan.
A non-functional representation of the product's interface.
A fully developed and deployed version of the product.
76
What is a "Mockup?"
A functional version of the product that allows user interaction.
A visual representation of a product that show how the interface will look
A diagram of the product's database schema.
A document outlining the product's testing strategy.
77
What distinguishes an error from a failure in software testing?
Errors always crash the system
Errors are human mistakes; failures are observable incorrect behavior
Failures occur in planning; errors occur in testing
Errors are rare and failures are frequent
78
Which technical skill is essential for getting started with automation testing tools?
Advanced coding experience
Ability to run automation scripts after hands-on training
Mastery of Linux OS
Understanding of database indexing
79
Which of these test techniques is most reliant on intuition and past knowledge?
White-box testing
Experience-based testing
Regression testing
Black-box testing
80
What is one of the biggest challenges in performance testing?
Creating a production-like environment
Designing responsive UIs
Writing unit test cases
Simulating user preferences
81
What is one of the key benefits of test independence?
Testing becomes faster due to no external review
Independent testers provide objective assessments
Developers gain control over test data
Testers follow the same assumptions as developers
82
What is the relationship between error, defect, and failure?
An error can lead to defect and a defect when executed may cause a failure
Errors, defects, and failures are all the same thing.
A defect always causes a failure when executed.
A failure leads to a defect, which is caused by an error.
83
Which of the following occurs during the test implementation phase?
Executing all test scripts manually
Writing defect reports
Creating test procedures and sequencing them
Analyzing business requirements for test conditions
84
What phase checks whether all defect reports are closed and test environments are archived?
Test analysis
Test monitoring
Test implementation
Test completion
85
Which of these is a type of functional testing?
Regression testing
Usability testing
Performance testing
Scalability testing
86
What is a "Beta Test?"
A widespread pre-launch distribution of a product to gather user feedback.
Testing focused on the product's performance.
Automated testing of the product's code.
Testing conducted by the product manager.
87
What does spike testing primarily assess?
System response to sudden increase in load
System behavior under normal load
System performance over extended periods
System data processing during off-peak hours
88
What is the key focus of penetration testing in API security?
Validating error messages
Running unit tests
Simulating real-world attacks to detect vulnerabilities
Logging API traffic
89
What is the primary goal of performance testing?
To test database schema
To evaluate application speed, scalability, and stability
To find UI inconsistencies
To verify user access rights
90
What is the "Product Backlog?"
A diagram of the product's architecture.
A list of all the work that needs to be completed to create the product.
A document outlining the product's marketing strategy.
A list of the development team members and their roles.
91
At which level of testing would you most likely encounter “Big Bang” and “Incremental” approaches?
Acceptance testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
System testing
92
For a valid range of integers from 1 to 5 (inclusive), what are the boundary values for the valid partition?
1 and 6.
0 and 6.
1 and 5.
0 and 5.
93
What does Boundary Value Analysis primarily focus on?
User interactions.
Testing at the edges of input domains.
Code coverage.
Testing all combinations of inputs.
94
What influences the level of formality used in test techniques?
Number of test cases
Programming language used
Context of testing and lifecycle model
Popularity of the tool
95
What is General Availability (GA)?
The process of testing a product with a small group of users.
A pre-launch distribution of a product to gather user feedback.
The release of a product to the general public.
The stage in product development where a mockup is created.
96
Which of the following is NOT a typical daily responsibility of a software tester?
Developing full applications
Writing test cases
Logging defects
Preparing test reports
97
Which term describes the backend of an application?
The server-side that processes data unseen by users
Where user interfaces are designed
The part of an app installed on mobile devices
What the user sees and interacts with
98
What role is primarily responsible for defining the test strategy and managing test activities?
Business Analyst
Developer
Test Manager
Product Owner
99
What is the primary difference between a mobile app and a web app?
Mobile apps are always faster
Web apps need an operating system to function
Mobile apps are installed on a device; web apps run in a browser
Mobile apps require JavaScript while web apps do not
100
What is another name for the V-Model?
Waterfall Model.
Spiral Model.
Verification and Validation model.
Iterative Model.
101
What is the primary purpose of a test technique?
To deploy the system in production
To identify test conditions, cases, and data
To measure team performance
To write code that automates tests
102
Which performance testing type checks how the system behaves over long periods?
Load Testing
Endurance Testing
Spike Testing
Stress Testing
103
What distinguishes black-box test techniques?
They use the internal code structure
They rely solely on automated tools
They analyze inputs and outputs without knowing internal structure
They are based on the tester’s intuition
104
Which of the following tools is a frontend framework?
MySQL
Django
Python
Bootstrap
105
What do Decision Tables record?
Complex business rules.
User interactions.
Transitions between states.
Valid and invalid data partitions.
106
What does a state transition diagram show?
Data partitions.
Decision rules.
Software states and transitions.
Test cases.
107
What soft skill is particularly important for understanding complex systems and writing effective test cases?
Graphic design
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Typing speed
108
In Decision Table Testing, what do rows in the table typically represent?
Expected outputs.
Software states.
Decision rules.
Conditions and actions.
109
What is the primary purpose of software testing?
To prove the absence of defects in the software.
To only find defects in the software.
To assess software quality and reduce the risk of failure.
To execute tests and report results.
110
What best defines a “bug” in software development?
An error that causes malfunction
An interactive feature
A tool used in testing
A required line of code
111
Which of the following data elements can be identified for partitions in Equivalence Partitioning?
Only output values.
Inputs, outputs, internal values, and time-related values.
Only interface parameters.
Only input values.
112
Which type of testing is most likely to be performed by end-users?
Acceptance testing
System testing
Integration testing
Unit testing
113
In a sequential development model, when should a phase in the development process begin?
Simultaneously with the previous phase.
While the previous phase is still in progress.
Before the previous phase is complete.
When the previous phase is complete.
114
What is the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)?
A type of software testing technique.
The hardware and software used for testing.
The process of executing different activities during testing.
A model for developing software.
115
What is a 'Test Script'?
A report detailing hardware or software errors.
A step-by-step guide to test a specific functionality or action.
A document outlining the objectives, scope, and schedule of testing.
A detailed document for reporting bugs.
116
In the V-Model, what type of analysis is involved in the Verification phase?
Static analysis technique (review).
Functional testing.
Non-functional testing.
Dynamic analysis technique (executing code).
117
Which type of performance test evaluates the system under expected user load?
Spike Testing
Endurance Testing
Volume Testing
Load Testing
118
Which type of testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS?
Load Testing
Security Testing
Runtime Error Detection
Fuzz Testing
119
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the remuneration of a software tester?
Test automation tool used
Experience
Job role/Level
Company
120
What is the primary goal of acceptance testing?
To find defects during development
To verify internal system modules
To validate the system against user needs
To check code syntax
121
What aspect of API testing ensures compatibility with various devices and environments?
Data accuracy
Error handling
Compliance
Compatibility
122
What is the primary goal of API testing?
To replace manual UI testing
To improve frontend design responsiveness
To evaluate API code readability
To assess the functionality, reliability, and security of APIs
123
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to enter the QA field as a fresher?
Apply to open QA positions with a generic resume
Gain experience through beta testing
Take a professional course in QA
Look for freelancing opportunities
124
What are 'Test Deliverables'?
The hardware and software used by the testing team.
The conditions that should be met to start or end testing.
The steps to test a specific functionality.
The products of testing that help track testing progress.
125
What does validation testing focus on in API testing?
Simulating hacking attempts
Ensuring UI elements are functional
Performance under heavy load
Accurate response format and input/output handling
126
Which of the following is true about REST APIs?
They require strict XML formatting
They are stateless and flexible, using various data formats
They are stateful and complex
They are limited to SOAP-based services
127
Which tool is commonly used for manual API testing and debugging?
MySQL
Jenkins
Postman
Selenium
128
What best describes fuzz testing?
Feeding random and invalid input to test robustness
Measuring UI responsiveness
Testing with valid input parameters
Measuring API throughput
129
In what type of testing is internal code structure analyzed?
Experience-based testing
Functional testing
Black-box testing
White-box testing
130
What is the purpose of test monitoring in the testing process?
To execute exploratory tests
To automate all test scripts
To track budget and assign roles
To compare actual vs. planned progress
131
Which tool is open-source and commonly used for load testing?
Apache JMeter
NeoLoad
Blazemeter
LoadRunner
132
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a test manager’s tasks?
Designing and executing test cases
Monitoring test progress and results
Creating a detailed execution schedule
Coordinating with project managers and stakeholders
133
What is "Market Validation?"
The process of gathering user feedback on a product concept.
The process of testing a completed product.
The process of developing the product's marketing materials.
The process of designing the product's user interface.
134
What is the purpose of 'Entry and Exit Criteria'?
To specify the allocation of test activities to testers.
To outline the procedure for reporting bugs.
To describe the aim of the test plan.
To define the conditions that must be met to start or end a type of testing
135
What is the first step in the career progression path for a QA professional?
Junior QA
Intermediate QA
Test Lead
QA Manager
136
Which of the following is not a front-end language?
CSS
PHP
HTML
JavaScript
137
Which of the following is typically included in a Bug Report?
Steps to reproduce the bug.
Test Script.
Test Plan.
User manual.
138
What is a key aspect of a tester's mindset, according to the document?
Being more interested in designing solutions.
Avoiding communication with developers.
Focusing solely on finding faults.
Curiosity, professional pessimism, and attention to detail.
139
Which of the following best defines a defect?
A user story error
A change requested by the client
A fault or bug introduced by a mistake
A testing activity
140
Which of the following is NOT typically used as a test basis for experience-based techniques?
User feedback
Tester intuition
Developer knowledge
Business process documentation