Software Testing Quality Control & Assurance 2

Question 1

Which metric measures the percentage of defects found before software is released to production?

Accepted Answer

Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE)

Answer

Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE) measures the percentage of defects detected and removed before the product reaches the customer.

Question 2

In a cause-and-effect (Ishikawa) diagram, what are the main categories typically represented as 'bones'?

Accepted Answer

Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, Environment

Answer

The Ishikawa fishbone diagram organizes potential causes under the 6M categories: Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, and Environment.

Question 3

A software team adopts pair reviews where two developers inspect code together in real time. This practice is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Over-the-shoulder review

Answer

An over-the-shoulder review occurs when one developer watches another review or write code and provides real-time feedback.

Question 4

Which QA activity focuses on verifying that all identified defects have been corrected without introducing new issues?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation testing

Answer

Confirmation testing (also called re-testing) verifies that a specific defect has been fixed after a fix is applied.

Question 5

Which standard provides guidelines specifically for software process capability determination?

Accepted Answer

ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE)

Answer

ISO/IEC 15504, known as SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination), defines a framework for assessing software process capability.

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Software Testing Quality Control & Assurance 2