TS Test Analysis & Reporting 4

Question 1

What does 'code coverage' measure in the context of test analysis?

Accepted Answer

Proportion of source code executed during testing

Answer

Code coverage measures what proportion of the source code is actually executed when test cases run, indicating how thoroughly the code has been exercised.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'mutation testing' as an analysis technique?

Accepted Answer

Introducing small faults into code to evaluate if tests detect them

Answer

Mutation testing artificially introduces small code changes (mutations) and checks whether the test suite detects them, measuring test effectiveness.

Question 3

A test summary report should include a 'recommendation' section. What is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

Advise stakeholders on whether the software is ready for release

Answer

The recommendation section provides a test manager's professional judgment on release readiness based on the testing results and residual risk.

Question 4

In test reporting, what does 'test efficiency' typically measure?

Accepted Answer

Number of defects found per unit of testing effort

Answer

Test efficiency measures how many defects are found per unit of testing effort, indicating how productive the testing process is.

Question 5

When should a tester escalate a 'test blocking' issue in a status report?

Accepted Answer

Immediately when it prevents significant test execution progress

Answer

Blocking issues that impede test execution should be escalated immediately so stakeholders can take corrective action before schedule impact worsens.

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