Question 1

What are the attributes of a good software test?

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-Has a high probability of finding an error
-Not redundant
-Should be capable of uncovering a whole class of errors
-Should not be too simple or too complex

Question 2

Summarize the steps used in a WebApp testing strategy.

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-WebApp content model is reviewed to uncover errors.
-Interface model is reviewed to ensure all use-cases are accommodated.
-Design model for WebApp is reviewed to uncover navigation errors.
-User interface is tested to uncover presentation errors and/or navigation mechanics problems.
-Selected functional components are unit tested.
-Navigation throughout the architecture is tested.
-WebApp is implemented in a variety of different environmental configurations and the compatibility of WebApp with each is assessed.
-Security tests are conducted.
-Performance tests are conducted.
-WebApp is tested by a controlled and monitored group of end-users (looking for content errors,navigation errors,usability concerns,compatibility issues,reliability,and performance).

Question 3

Describe the differences between black-box testing and white-box testing.

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Black-box testing involves testing the functionality of a software component without knowing the details of its internal logic.White-box testing involves testing the independent logic paths with full implementation knowledge.

Question 4

Why is regression testing an important part of any integration testing procedure?

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Question 5

List the quality attributes that should be tested for a MobileApp.

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Question 6

What is the difference between load testing and stress testing?

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Question 7

What are the objectives for content testing?

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Question 8

What is scenario-based testing?

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Question 9

What are the elements of a security case?

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Question 10

What is equivalence partitioning as it applies to software testing?

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Question 11

How does unit testing differ for object-oriented testing as compared to conventional software
unit testing?

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Question 12

List guidelines that should be followed in a MobileApp testing strategy.

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Question 13

Which questions need to be answered in user-centered requirements elicitation?

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Question 14

What is the testing in the wild for MobileApps?

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Question 15

Describe object-oriented unit testing.

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Question 16

List four types of systems tests.

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Question 17

Describe the how test cases are derived from behavior models to facilitate interclass testing?

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Question 18

What is an incidence response plan?

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Quiz 6: Software Testing: Techniques, Strategies, and Best Practices