Cognizant Quality Assurance and Improvement 2

Question 1

Which quality metric measures the percentage of defects found after a software release compared to total defects?

Accepted Answer

Defect Escape Rate

Answer

Defect Escape Rate measures the proportion of defects that slip past testing and are discovered in production.

Question 2

In the context of software testing, what does 'shift-left' testing mean?

Accepted Answer

Moving testing activities earlier in the SDLC

Answer

Shift-left testing means integrating testing activities earlier in the development lifecycle to catch defects sooner and reduce costs.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in quality management?

Accepted Answer

To identify and address the underlying cause of a defect or problem

Answer

RCA aims to identify the fundamental reason a problem occurred so corrective actions can prevent recurrence.

Question 4

Which testing type validates that a system meets specified business and functional requirements?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance Testing

Answer

Acceptance Testing verifies the system satisfies the agreed-upon requirements and is ready for delivery.

Question 5

In Six Sigma, what does 'DMAIC' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Answer

DMAIC is Six Sigma's data-driven improvement cycle: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.

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