Fundamentals of Software Testing Flashcards

Which of the following is a characteristic of a GOOD test case?

Answer: It has a clear expected result defined before execution

A good test case has a clearly defined expected result specified before execution so the tester can objectively determine pass or fail.

What does 'risk-based testing' prioritize?

Answer: Tests addressing the highest product risks first

Risk-based testing prioritizes test effort toward areas of highest product risk (probability × impact) to maximize defect detection value.

In ISTQB, what is the definition of 'quality'?

Answer: The degree to which a component or system satisfies stated and implied needs

Quality is defined as the degree to which a work product satisfies stated and implied needs of its stakeholders when used under specified conditions.

Which document describes the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of testing activities?

Answer: Test plan

The test plan documents the scope, objectives, approach, resources, and schedule of a testing effort.

What is 'exploratory testing'?

Answer: Simultaneous test design, execution, and learning, often time-boxed

Exploratory testing is a simultaneous process of test design and execution where the tester learns about the system and adapts tests dynamically.

Which of the following is NOT a typical objective of testing?

Answer: Proving the software is completely defect-free

Testing cannot prove software is defect-free; it can only show the presence of defects, not their absence.

In a state transition diagram used for test design, what does a 'transition' represent?

Answer: A movement from one state to another triggered by an event

A transition represents a change from one state to another, triggered by an event and possibly resulting in an action.