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Software Testing
Assignment- 0
TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ/MSQ
Number of questions: 10 Total mark: 10 X 1 = 10
For each of the following questions one or more of the given options are correct. Choose the
correct option(s).

QUESTION 1:
Why is writing easily modifiable code is important?
a. Easily modifiable code results in quicker run time.
b. Most real world programs require changes to be made at some point of time or
other.
c. Most text editors make it mandatory to write modifiable code.
d. Several people may be writing different parts of code at the same time.
e. Easily modifiable code gives runs faster

Correct Answer: b. Most real world programs require changes to be made at some point of time
or other
Detailed Solution:
Most Real-world software of programs require updation or code alteration at some point
of time. So, it is important to write easily modifiable code.

QUESTION 2:
When during the development cycle is code review carried out?
a. After coding is complete and before the code is compiled.
b. After module specification is complete
c. After coding is complete and after the code is compiled.
d. After unit testing is over
e. After system testing is over

Correct Answer: c. After coding is complete and after the code is compiled

Detailed Solution:
Code review carried out after coding is done and the code is compiled successfully. So, option c. is
correct.
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QUESTION 3:

The implementation phase of the waterfall model is a synonym for which one of the following
phases?
a. Coding and unit testing phase
b. Integration and system testing phase
c. Maintenance phase
d. Design phase
e. Specification phase

Correct Answer: a. Coding and unit testing phase

Detailed Solution:
In Implementation phase of the waterfall model, each unit is developed and tested for its
functionality, which is referred to as Unit Testing.

QUESTION 4:
Which one of the following can be said about verification activities carried out during software
development?
a. Checking whether we are building the right software
b. Checking whether we are building the software right
c. Performed by an independent test team
d. Performed by the customer
e. Performed after all modules have been integrated

Correct Answer: b. Checking whether we are building the software right

Detailed Solution:

Verification check whether we are building the software correctly. On the other hand, validation
check whether we are building the right software.
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QUESTION 5:
Which of the following activities is/are not carried out during the testing phase of the waterfall life
cycle model?
a. Unit testing
b. Integration testing
c. System testing
d. Performance testing
e. Debugging

Correct Answer: a. Unit testing

Detailed Solution:
Unit testing is carried out during implementation phase. So, the Unit testing is not carried out during
the testing phase.

QUESTION 6:
In which of the following SDLC models, testing activities are spread over the entire development
life cycle?
a. Iterative waterfall model
b. V model
c. Prototyping model
d. Classical waterfall model
e. Agile models

Correct Answer: b. V model, e. Agile models

Detailed Solution:
The V-model is a type of SDLC model where process executes in a sequential manner in V-shape. It is
also known as Verification and Validation model. It is based on the association of a testing phase for
each corresponding development stage. Agile methodology is a practice which promotes continues
interaction of development and testing during the SDLC process of any project.
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QUESTION 7:
Defects get introduced into a work product due to mistakes committed by the members of the
development team. A mistake in an activity pertaining to which one of the following phases is
likely to be most expensive to correct when detected during system testing?
a. System testing
b. Design
c. Coding and unit testing
d. Requirements analysis and specification
e. Maintenance

Correct Answer: d. Requirements analysis and specification

Detailed Solution:
The defects introduced in Requirement analysis and specification are harder to deal with and
most expensive to correct.

QUESTION 8:
Which one of the following phrases would most appropriately complete the sentence: “The later
a defect is found, __________ .”
a. the easier it is to find
b. the less important it is to the product’s correct working
c. the faster it gets fixed
d. the cheaper it is to fix
e. the more expensive it is to fix

Correct Answer: e. The more expensive it is to fix

Detailed Solution: The below image is the correct explanation of the question:
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QUESTION 9:
For a typical software product, testing activities on the average account for what percentage of
the total software development costs?
a. 5-10
b. 10-20
c. 40-50
d. 80-90
e. 90-99

Correct Answer: c. 40-50

Detailed Solution:
Testing account 40-50% of the total software development costs.

QUESTION 10:

In the prototyping life cycle model, which one of the following is the principal reason for
developing a prototype?
a. It is used by the customers till the final delivery of the complete software.
b. It serves as a performance benchmark for the completed software.
c. It allows the customers to provide feedback about the functional requirements.
d. It reduces the development time through alpha testing of the prototype.
e. It helps eliminate the coding phase

Correct Answer: c. It allows the customers to provide feedback about the functional
requirements.

Detailed Solution:
A working prototype helps the customer to provide meaningful feedback about the requirements.

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