Software Testing Quizz Dive into our tech quiz zone and put your technical skills to the test! Our quizzes cover a wide array of technical topics, perfect for sharpening your knowledge and challenging your understanding. Compete with others, see your rankings, and boost your technical proficiency. Start quizzing today! 1 / 50 1. Which metric is used to measure the stability of a software release over time? Defect Detection Percentage Defect Density Defect Leakage Ratio Test Coverage 2 / 50 2. In the V-Model of software development, what corresponds to the testing phase of unit testing? High-Level Design Requirements Analysis System Design Detailed Design 3 / 50 3. What is the primary objective of regression testing? To test new functionality To verify bug fixes To ensure unchanged parts of the application are still working To test the application under heavy load 4 / 50 4. Which metric indicates the extent to which the software can be executed in the target environment? Efficiency Reliability Usability Portability 5 / 50 5. In the context of software testing, what is a "stub"? A test script for automation A test case with expected results A type of performance test A placeholder for an actual function in unit testing 6 / 50 6. Which of the following is not a phase in the defect life cycle? New Closed Integrated Assigned 7 / 50 7. What is "alpha testing"? Automated testing of the application Testing performed by end users at their own site Testing performed by end users at the developer’s site Testing performed by developers before release 8 / 50 8. What is the main goal of defect triage meetings? To find as many defects as possible To document known defects To prioritize and assign defects To retest fixed defects 9 / 50 9. Which technique is used to derive test cases based on the structure of the program? State Transition Testing Path Testing Equivalence Partitioning Boundary Value Analysis 10 / 50 10. Which of the following best describes "exploratory testing"? Testing based on user stories and scenarios Manual testing with a detailed test script Testing where the tester actively controls the design of the tests as they are performed Automated testing without a pre-defined test plan 11 / 50 11. What does the term "test coverage" refer to? The percentage of code executed by tests The number of test cases written The number of defects found The percentage of tests passed 12 / 50 12. Which testing technique involves testing the software with invalid or unexpected inputs? Positive Testing Boundary Testing Alpha Testing Negative Testing 13 / 50 13. What is "mocking" in the context of unit testing? Simulating the behavior of real objects Generating test data Logging test results Creating test cases 14 / 50 14. What does the term "test oracle" refer to? The expected outcome of a test A tool used for test management The process of test execution The environment in which tests are run 15 / 50 15. In pairwise testing, what are the test cases designed to cover? All pairs of input parameters All possible combinations of input parameters The most common input combinations Only edge cases 16 / 50 16. Which technique is used to ensure that all possible states and transitions in a system are tested? Equivalence Partitioning State Transition Testing Decision Table Testing Boundary Value Analysis 17 / 50 17. Which type of testing focuses on the software’s compliance with usability standards? Security Testing Compliance Testing Usability Testing Functionality Testing 18 / 50 18. What does "Test-Driven Development" (TDD) emphasize? Writing code before writing tests Writing tests after code is developed Writing tests before writing the code Writing both tests and code simultaneously 19 / 50 19. Which of the following is a risk of test automation? High initial cost Faster test execution Increased test coverage Improved accuracy 20 / 50 20. What is the primary focus of black-box testing? Internal code structure Code coverage Software functionality Data flow within the system 21 / 50 21. What is mutation testing? Testing the software in different environments Testing with varied inputs Testing with multiple users Introducing changes to the code to ensure test cases can detect errors 22 / 50 22. What is the primary goal of test automation? To improve the quality of the software To reduce the cost of testing To reduce the time required for testing To eliminate the need for manual testers 23 / 50 23. Which of the following is true about white-box testing? It is only used for non-functional testing It is based on the knowledge of the internal logic of the system It is performed without any knowledge of the internal structure It focuses on the external behavior of the software 24 / 50 24. Which type of testing ensures that the software works in the operational environment? Integration Testing System Testing Acceptance Testing Unit Testing 25 / 50 25. Which of the following is an example of a code coverage tool? Postman Selenium JIRA Cobertura 26 / 50 26. What is the purpose of a smoke test? To ensure the application can handle a high volume of users To verify critical functionalities of an application To identify memory leaks To perform thorough testing of an application 27 / 50 27. Which of the following is a type of dynamic testing? Functional Testing Walkthrough Static Analysis Code Review 28 / 50 28. Which method is used to ensure that a new software version does not negatively affect existing functionality? Integration Testing Unit Testing Smoke Testing Regression Testing 29 / 50 29. Which of the following best describes stress testing? Testing to ensure the system functions under normal conditions Testing the system under extreme conditions Testing to check the system's response time Testing to find the maximum operating capacity 30 / 50 30. Which of the following tools is commonly used for load testing? JIRA Selenium JMeter QTP/UFT 31 / 50 31. Which of the following best describes boundary value analysis? Testing with invalid inputs Testing all possible inputs Testing only valid inputs Testing at the edges of input ranges 32 / 50 32. Which of the following is not a type of non-functional testing? Security Testing Performance Testing Regression Testing Usability Testing 33 / 50 33. Which type of testing is primarily concerned with the user experience? Load Testing Usability Testing Stress Testing Functional Testing 34 / 50 34. Which document outlines the specific steps and conditions under which a test will be executed? Test Plan Test Case Test Summary Report Test Strategy 35 / 50 35. Which of the following is not a typical activity in the test planning phase? Estimating test effort Defining test deliverables Identifying test objectives Designing test cases 36 / 50 36. What is the purpose of a "test harness"? To simulate the environment for testing To record and report test results To execute test cases To manage test data 37 / 50 37. Which testing type aims to evaluate the software’s ability to recover from crashes, hardware failures, or other catastrophic problems? Regression Testing Recovery Testing Stress Testing Functional Testing 38 / 50 38. What does the "shift-left" approach in software testing advocate? Starting testing later in the development cycle Shifting testing to the left side of the timeline Conducting testing simultaneously with development Delaying testing until after deployment 39 / 50 39. What is the main purpose of acceptance testing? To find defects To execute performance tests To perform integration testing To ensure the software meets business requirements 40 / 50 40. Which tool is commonly used for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)? Selenium Jenkins JIRA Postman 41 / 50 41. Which phase in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) involves the identification and preparation of test data? Test Closure Test Planning Test Design Test Execution 42 / 50 42. What is the primary goal of performance testing? To validate the correctness of the system To check the usability of the application To verify the system’s response time under various conditions To identify bugs in the code 43 / 50 43. Which type of testing is performed to determine the compliance of a system with external standards and regulations? Load Testing Compliance Testing Security Testing Regression Testing 44 / 50 44. Which of the following is not an example of a white-box testing technique? Equivalence Partitioning Decision Coverage Path Coverage Statement Coverage 45 / 50 45. In context of test management, what does a "traceability matrix" ensure? Test execution is complete Test cases are unique Each requirement is tested Defects are tracked 46 / 50 46. What is the term for testing conducted by developers to check if a newly developed module or feature works as expected? Integration Testing Unit Testing System Testing User Acceptance Testing 47 / 50 47. Which testing technique is used to evaluate the application's robustness by inputting invalid or unexpected data? Functional Testing Stress Testing Regression Testing Fuzz Testing 48 / 50 48. What is the main purpose of user acceptance testing (UAT)? To check the system’s security To test the system’s performance To validate that the software meets business requirements To find defects in the software 49 / 50 49. Which of the following best describes "pair programming"? Two programmers test the software simultaneously Two teams work on the same project One programmer writes the code while the other writes the tests Two programmers work together at one workstation 50 / 50 50. Which of the following is not a common type of performance testing? Stress Testing Load Testing Scalability Testing Mutation Testing Your score is 0%