The effect of testing is to:

1. A. Increase software quality;
2. B. Give an indication of the software quality;
3. C. Enable those responsible for software failures to be identified;
4. D. Show there are no problems remaining?

Correct Answer: B

What test roles (or parts in the testing process) is a developer most likely to perform?
(i) Executing component integration tests.
(ii) Static analysis.
(iii) Setting up the test environment.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated.

1. A. (i) and (ii)
2. B. (i) and (iv)
3. C. (ii) and (iii)
4. D. (iii) and (iv)

Correct Answer: A
(i) Executing component integration tests is usually done by developers. Developers are usually responsible for unit and component integration testing. Independent testing usually follows at system and acceptance test levels.
(ii) Static analysis is usually done by developers because: it requires an understanding of the code and therefore the person doing this needs skills in the programming language; and it can be done as soon as the code is written. Therefore it is quick and effective for the developer to do it. The risk of a lack of test independence can be mitigated by performing independent system and acceptance testing.
(iii) Setting up the test environment is an activity typically performed by a tester. It may require support from developers and staff from other departments and on some occasions environments could be set up by developers. However, it is a task that could be done by a tester rather than a developer.
(iv) Deciding how much testing should be automated is typically a decision made by the test leader, who will consult other staff in the decision-making process. Developers may be involved and their skills may be required to automate some tests. However, the decision on how much to automate should not be made by developers.

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

1. A. Regression testing and acceptance testing are the sam
2. B. Regression tests show if all defects have been resolve
3. C. Regression tests are typically well-suited for test automatio
4. D. Regression tests are performed to find out if code changes have introduced or uncovered defect
5. E. Regression tests should be performed in integration testing.
6. F. A, C and D and E are true; B is false.
7. G. A, C and E are true; B and D are false.
8. H. C and D are true; A, B and E are false.
9. I. B and E are true; A, C and D are false.

Correct Answer: C

Independent Verification & Validation is:

1. A. Done by the Developer
2. B. Done by the Test Engineers
3. C. Done By Management
4. D. Done by an Entity Outside the Project’s sphere of influence

Correct Answer: D

A top-down development strategy affects which level of testing most?

1. A. Component testing
2. B. Integration testing
3. C. System testing
4. D. User acceptance testing

Correct Answer: B
The development strategy will affect the component testing (option (A)), in so far as it cannot be tested unless it has been built. Options (C) and (D) require the system to have been delivered; at these points the development strategy followed is
not important to the tester. Option (B) needs knowledge of the development strategy in order to determine the order in which components will be integrated and tested.