CAST Test Planning and Execution

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a test plan in software testing?

Accepted Answer

To define testing strategy and scope

Answer

A test plan serves as a document that outlines the testing strategy, objectives, scope, schedule, and resources needed for testing.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key component of a test plan?

Accepted Answer

Test scope and objectives

Answer

A test plan typically includes scope, objectives, test environment, deliverables, and risk assessment.

Question 3

What is the purpose of test execution in the software testing life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Running test cases and logging defects

Answer

Test execution involves running test cases, logging defects, and verifying that the software meets requirements.

Question 4

Which metric is commonly used to track the progress of test execution?

Accepted Answer

Test case execution percentage

Answer

Test case execution percentage measures the number of executed test cases compared to the total planned test cases.

Question 5

What is the benefit of using a test execution log?

Accepted Answer

To track test execution history and defects

Answer

A test execution log helps track test results, defects found, and execution history to ensure traceability and accountability.

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