Software Testing — Winter 2018

Do as directed 1. Differentiate Failure, Defect and Error [2] 2. Differentiate Verification and Validation [1] 3. Static Testing and Dynamic Testing [1] 4. Define Mutation Testing and Sanity Testing [2] 5. Alpha Testing and Beta Testing [1]

What is Requirement Traceability matrix? Write about the requirement traceability matrix and its role in software testing.

What do you mean by Verification and Validation? Briefly write about various Verification and validation activities.

Why do bugs occur? Classify bugs based on SDLC.

Define Testing. List and explain Testing Principles.

List different Black-Box testings. Write about Equivalence Class Testing with examples.

Describe Inspection Process and benefits of Inspection Process.

What is the need of White-Box Testing? Describe Basis Path Testing and Cyclomatic Complexity with examples.

What is the need of Regression Testing? Give a note on Regression Testing Techniques.

What is ‘COTS’ Testing? Briefly write about ‘COTS’ Test process.

Give a brief note on a. Smoke Testing b. Data Warehouse Testing

Define Compatibility Testing. What are the different types of Compatibility? Write about internationalisation and Testing of internationalisation.

What are the various risks associated with new technologies? Describe them.

What is the difference between Test Scenarios and Test Cases? Discuss the template for test cases.

What is meant by testing tool? What are the guidelines for selecting a testing tool? Briefly write about automated testing tool.

Define Test Metric. What is the difference between Product Metrics and Process Metrics? Discuss various aspects of efficiency in software metrics.

Give a brief note on the roles and responsibilities in software quality profession.