Exam

What is the primary purpose of test design?

• • A) To identify bugs in the software

• • B) To create test cases and scenarios

• • C) To estimate the testing effort

• • D) To define the software requirements

Which of the following is a common test design technique?

• • A) Pair programming

• • B) Code refactoring

• • C) Equivalence partitioning

• • D) Version control

In boundary value analysis, which values are typically tested?

• • A) Only the minimum and maximum values

• • B) Values just inside and just outside the boundaries

• • C) Random values within the boundaries

• • D) Only the average value

Which of the following best describes decision table testing?

• • A) A technique to test multiple conditions and actions

• • B) A technique to test user interfaces

• • C) A technique to ensure code coverage

• • D) A technique to manage test data

What is the main advantage of using test automation in test design?

• • A) It eliminates the need for testers

• • B) It reduces the cost of software development

• • C) It increases the efficiency and repeatability of tests

• • D) It ensures 100% test coverage

Which document typically includes detailed test cases and procedures?

• • A) Test Strategy

• • B) Test Plan

• • C) Test Specification

• • D) Test Summary Report

What is meant by 'test coverage'?

• • A) The percentage of the software tested by automated tools

• • B) The extent to which the requirements have been met

• • C) The degree to which the source code has been tested

• • D) The number of test cases executed

Which test design technique is used to derive test cases that explore combinations of input variables?

• • A) State transition testing

• • B) Boundary value analysis

• • C) Pairwise testing

• • D) Statement coverage

In the context of test design, what is a 'test oracle'?

• • A) A tool used for test automation

• • B) A document outlining test scenarios

• • C) A mechanism to determine the expected outcome of a test

• • D) A database of past test results

Why is it important to review and update test cases regularly?

• • A) To ensure they are aligned with the latest requirements

• • B) To increase the number of test cases

• • C) To keep the testing team engaged

• • D) To improve the appearance of the test report