CAST Software Testing Fundamentals 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of a traceability matrix?

Accepted Answer

To map requirements to their corresponding test cases

Answer

A requirements traceability matrix links each requirement to test cases to ensure full coverage.

Question 2

When should test cases ideally be designed?

Accepted Answer

As early as the requirements and design phases

Answer

Designing test cases early, alongside requirements, helps catch ambiguities and improves coverage.

Question 3

What characterizes exploratory testing?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous learning, test design, and execution

Answer

Exploratory testing involves the tester concurrently designing and running tests based on what they learn.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a test environment?

Accepted Answer

The hardware and software setup where tests are executed

Answer

A test environment is the configured hardware and software setup used to run tests.

Question 5

What is the main risk of relying solely on automated testing?

Accepted Answer

It may miss usability and exploratory issues a human would catch

Answer

Automation excels at repetitive checks but may miss usability, look-and-feel, and exploratory issues.

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