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1.

Core Concepts and Definitions


1. Define and differentiate:
• Verification vs. Validation.
• Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control.
• Static vs. Dynamic Testing.
2. Define the terms:
• Error, Fault, Bug, Failure.
• Defect, Defect Attributes.
3. Explain the objectives of software testing (any four).

2. Testing Types
4. Differentiate between:
• Alpha Testing and Beta Testing.
• Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing.
5. Explain Boundary Value Analysis with examples.
6. What is Regression Testing? State entry and exit criteria for
regression testing.
7. Describe Integration Testing with types and diagrams.

3. Practical Test Cases


8. Design test cases for:
• Hostel Admission Form.
• Online Railway Reservation System.
• Flipkart/Facebook Login Form (GUI testing).
9. Write a test plan for:
• MS Excel’s “Save As” option.
• Notepad application.

4. Defect Management
10. Explain the Defect Life Cycle with a neat diagram.
11. Describe Defect Reporting with an example.
12. What are the key attributes of a defect? Provide examples.

5. Manual vs. Automated Testing


13. State limitations of manual testing (any four).
14. Compare manual and automated testing.
15. What are the benefits of using automated testing tools?

6. Software Testing Tools


16. Enlist any four software testing tools and their purpose.
17. What factors should be considered when selecting a testing tool?

7. Miscellaneous Questions
18. Describe the V-Model of software development with a labeled diagram.
19. Explain client-server testing with an example and diagram.
20. Explain the importance of software metrics. Differentiate base metrics
and derived metrics with examples.

Recurring Topics with High Priority


• Test Case Design: Always asked with varying scenarios.
• Defect Life Cycle and Reporting: Frequently covered in both long and
short questions.
• Types of Testing: Alpha/Beta, Smoke/Sanity, Regression, and Integration
testing consistently appear.
• Manual Testing Limitations: Repeatedly asked in nearly every paper.

Predicted Practical Questions


• Prepare defect reports for:
• Login forms of email applications or websites.
• Design test cases for:
• Banking systems (e.g., Savings Account creation, Online Payment
Transfer).
• E-commerce platforms like Flipkart, Amazon.

Strategy for Preparation


1. Focus on conceptual clarity for definitions and testing methodologies.
2. Practice creating test cases and test plans for real-world
applications.
3. Memorize key diagrams (e.g., V-Model, Defect Life Cycle).
4. Understand the differences and limitations of various
testing approaches.

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