IKM Software Quality Assurance Methodologies 3

Question 1

What is continuous testing in DevOps?

Accepted Answer

Automated testing at every pipeline stage for rapid feedback

Answer

Continuous testing integrates automated tests throughout the CI/CD pipeline.

Question 2

What is the difference between black-box and white-box testing?

Accepted Answer

Black-box tests without code knowledge; white-box tests with full code knowledge

Answer

Black-box tests functionality without seeing code; white-box examines internal logic.

Question 3

What is a defect life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Stages a bug goes through from discovery to closure

Answer

The defect life cycle tracks a bug through stages: New, Assigned, Open, Fixed, Verified, Closed.

Question 4

What are the main types of performance testing?

Accepted Answer

Load, stress, endurance, and spike testing

Answer

Performance testing includes load, stress, endurance, and spike testing under various conditions.

Question 5

What is test-driven development (TDD)?

Accepted Answer

Write tests before code, then implement to pass

Answer

TDD follows Red-Green-Refactor: failing test, minimum code to pass, then improve.

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