Software Testing Questions
Software Testing Questions
8. Which role is primarily responsible for finding and reporting software bugs?
- A) Software Developer
- B) Product Manager
- C) Software Tester
- D) Technical Support Specialist
9. In which phase of the software development process are bugs most costly to fix?
- A) Requirements Gathering
- B) Design
- C) Implementation
- D) Maintenance
Answer: D) Maintenance
10. Which of the following is NOT a typical life cycle model in software
development?
- A) Waterfall Model
- B) Agile Model
- C) Spiral Model
- D) Selenium Model
12. Which Selenium component allows for distributed testing across multiple
machines?
- A) Selenium IDE
- B) Selenium Grid
- C) Selenium WebDriver
- D) Selenium RC
16. In which software development life cycle phase is test planning typically
performed?
- A) Requirements Analysis
- B) Design
- C) Implementation
- D) Testing
17. What is the main objective of the 'Maintenance' phase in software development?
- A) To design new features
- B) To fix bugs and update software
- C) To gather user requirements
- D) To write new test cases
19. Which type of testing focuses on the end-to-end functionality of the application?
- A) Unit Testing
- B) Integration Testing
- C) System Testing
- D) Regression Testing
20. What is the purpose of the 'Software Development Life Cycle' (SDLC) models?
- A) To define the process for developing and maintaining software
- B) To automate testing processes
- C) To provide a framework for coding standards
- D) To manage software documentation
21.True or False: Selenium WebDriver can automate browser interactions but does
not have built-in support for recording and playing back test scenarios.
- Answer:True
22. True or False: Manual testing is always more reliable than automated testing
for complex scenarios.
- Answer: False (Automated testing can be more reliable for repetitive and
complex scenarios, though manual testing is crucial for exploratory and usability
testing.)
23. True or False: The cost of fixing bugs increases significantly if they are
discovered later in the software development life cycle.
- Answer:True
24. True or False: Selenium IDE supports multiple programming languages for
writing test scripts.
- Answer: False (Selenium IDE primarily supports scripting in JavaScript and does
not support multiple programming languages.)
25. True or False: In the Agile software development model, testing is usually
performed after the development phase is complete.
- Answer: False (In Agile, testing is integrated throughout the development
process and occurs continuously.)
UNIT - 2
3. What is the typical status of a bug during the initial discovery phase in the bug life
cycle?
- A) Closed
- B) Open
- C) In Progress
- D) Rejected
Answer: B) Open
4. In a bug tracking system, what does the status 'Resolved' typically indicate?
- A) The bug has been fixed and is awaiting verification
- B) The bug has been permanently deleted
- C) The bug is currently being investigated
- D) The bug has been confirmed but not yet fixed
Answer: A) The bug has been fixed and is awaiting verification
5. What is the purpose of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in the context of bug
tracking?
- A) To measure the performance of the development team
- B) To set deadlines for feature releases
- C) To track the number of bugs reported only
- D) To evaluate the efficiency of the bug resolution process
6. Which stage of the bug life cycle involves verifying that the fix is working as
expected?
- A) Reopened
- B) Closed
- C) Under Review
- D) In Progress
Answer: B) Closed
7. What does a Service Level Agreement (SLA) define in the context of bug tracking?
- A) The development methodology to be used
- B) The expected time frames for resolving bugs
- C) The tools to be used for tracking bugs
- D) The programming languages to be used
Answer: B) To identify the specific conditions under which the bug occurs
10. Which status indicates that a bug has been verified and is no longer active?
- A) New
- B) Closed
- C) Open
- D) Deferred
Answer:B) Closed
12. In a bug tracking system, what does the status 'Reopened' generally mean?
- A) The bug was fixed and closed, but the fix was unsuccessful or incomplete
- B) The bug is being reviewed for prioritization
- C) The bug is no longer relevant
- D) The bug is awaiting confirmation
Answer: A) The bug was fixed and closed, but the fix was unsuccessful or
incomplete
13. Which KPI would be most useful for assessing the effectiveness of bug
resolution?
- A) Number of new features developed
- B) Average time to resolve bugs
- C) Total number of bugs reported
- D) Number of test cases executed
14. What is the purpose of the 'In Progress' status in a bug tracking system?
- A) The bug has been confirmed and is being actively worked on
- B) The bug report is being reviewed by a manager
- C) The bug has been fixed and is awaiting verification
- D) The bug report has been closed
Answer: A) The bug has been confirmed and is being actively worked on
15. Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a bug tracking system?
- A) Defect logging and tracking
- B) Resource planning
- C) Status reporting
- D) Integration with test management tools
Answer:B) To improve the speed and efficiency of the bug resolution process
18. Which phase of the bug life cycle is immediately after 'Resolved'?
- A) Closed
- B) Open
- C) Reopened
- D) Verified
Answer: D) Verified
19. Which document or agreement outlines the acceptable time frame for resolving
bugs?
- A) Project Charter
- B) Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- C) Test Plan
- D) Requirement Specification
20. What does a 'Deferred' status typically mean in the bug life cycle?
- A) The bug has been fixed and is awaiting verification
- B) The bug is acknowledged but will be fixed later
- C) The bug report has been closed permanently
- D) The bug is being actively worked on
21. True or False: Bug isolation involves reproducing the bug under controlled
conditions to determine its cause.
- Answer: True
22. True or False: The 'Open' status in a bug tracking system means that the bug has
been resolved and is ready for deployment.
- Answer: False (The 'Open' status usually indicates that the bug has been reported
and needs to be addressed.)
23. True or False: KPIs in bug tracking systems are used to assess the effectiveness
and efficiency of the bug resolution process.
- Answer:True
24. True or False: A bug tracking system is only used to log new bugs and does not
support tracking the status or resolution of existing bugs.
- Answer: False (A bug tracking system is used to log, track, and manage the status
and resolution of bugs.)
25. True or False: The 'Deferred' status in a bug life cycle means that the bug is no
longer relevant and will not be addressed.
- Answer: False (The 'Deferred' status usually means that the bug will be addressed
at a later time, not that it is no longer relevant.)
UNIT - 3
3. Which testing type involves evaluating the software's performance under varying
loads?
- A) Stress Testing
- B) Load Testing
- C) Performance Testing
- D) Compatibility Testing
4. Which type of testing is concerned with the software's ability to recover from
crashes or failures?
- A) Security Testing
- B) Recoverability Testing
- C) Usability Testing
- D) Installation Testing
6. Which testing type ensures that the software works in various environments and
configurations?
- A) Regression Testing
- B) Compatibility Testing
- C) System Testing
- D) Alpha Testing
Answer: A) To verify that new changes have not adversely affected existing
functionality
10. Which testing phase is performed to validate if the software meets business
requirements and is acceptable to users?
- A) Alpha Testing
- B) Beta Testing
- C) Acceptance Testing
- D) System Testing
Answer: B) Analyzing the code and documentation without executing the software
15. Which testing approach focuses on testing the software’s functionality without
knowing its internal workings?
- A) Black Box Testing
- B) White Box Testing
- C) Static Testing
- D) Dynamic Testing
16. Which testing approach involves knowledge of the internal code and logic of the
application?
- A) Black Box Testing
- B) White Box Testing
- C) Usability Testing
- D) Acceptance Testing
Answer: C) Testing the entire system as a whole to ensure it meets the specified
requirements
20. Which type of testing assesses how the software performs under extreme
conditions beyond its normal operating capacity?
- A) Load Testing
- B) Stress Testing
- C) Performance Testing
- D) Compatibility Testing
21. True or False: System Testing verifies the software as a complete integrated
system to ensure it meets the specified requirements.
- Answer: True
23.True or False: Compatibility Testing ensures that the software works across
different devices, browsers, and operating systems.
- Answer:True
24. True or False: White Box Testing is also known as functional testing.
- Answer: False (White Box Testing is based on knowledge of the internal code and
logic, while functional testing is a type of Black Box Testing.)
25. True or False: Static Testing involves executing the code to find defects, whereas
Dynamic Testing analyzes the code without execution.
- Answer: False (Static Testing analyzes code without execution, while Dynamic
Testing involves executing the code to find defects.)
UNIT - 4
4. In test case documentation, what does the 'Test Case ID' typically represent?
- A) The version of the software
- B) The unique identifier for the test case
- C) The priority level of the test case
- D) The expected result of the test case
5. Which component of a test case specifies the steps to be executed during testing?
- A) Test Case Description
- B) Test Case ID
- C) Test Steps
- D) Test Data
7. Which type of test documentation includes the expected results of each test step?
- A) Test Plan
- B) Test Case
- C) Test Report
- D) Test Strategy
Answer:B) To ensure test cases are executed and results are documented properly
Answer: B) The method of grouping test cases to maintain order and facilitate
execution
10. In a case study of the test life cycle, what is the primary focus during the 'Test
Execution' phase?
- A) Designing test cases
- B) Executing test cases and recording results
- C) Reviewing test results
- D) Planning the test strategy
12. Which document provides an overview of the testing approach, scope, and
objectives?
- A) Test Case
- B) Test Plan
- C) Test Report
- D) Test Script
Answer: B) Test Plan
Answer:B) Defining the objectives, scope, and approach for creating test cases
Answer: B) To follow the status of test cases and ensure they are executed and
closed appropriately
16. Which phase of the test life cycle involves analyzing the outcomes of test
execution?
- A) Test Planning
- B) Test Design
- C) Test Execution
- D) Test Closure
Answer: A) It ensures that test cases are executable and cover the required
functionalities
18. Which document details the criteria for when a test case is considered successful
or failed?
- A) Test Plan
- B) Test Case
- C) Test Report
- D) Test Strategy
Answer: C) Running test cases and comparing the actual results with expected
results
Answer: B) To outline the phases and activities involved in the testing process
21. True or False: The Test Plan document includes detailed test cases and execution
procedures.
- Answer:False (The Test Plan provides an overview of the testing strategy, scope,
and objectives, while detailed test cases and procedures are documented in the Test
Cases.)
22. True or False: Test Case Tracking ensures that test cases are executed and their
results are recorded.
- Answer: True
23. True or False: Test Case Design is solely concerned with the layout of the test
case documentation.
- Answer: False (Test Case Design involves creating detailed and accurate steps to
validate each functionality of the software, not just the layout.)
24. True or False: During the Test Execution phase, the focus is on creating new test
cases.
- Answer: False (The Test Execution phase focuses on executing existing test cases
and recording the results.)
25. True or False: The Test Life Cycle includes phases such as planning, design,
execution, and closure.
- Answer:True
UNIT - 5
1. What is the main difference between Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance
(QA)?
- A) QC focuses on process improvement, while QA focuses on product quality.
- B) QC is about detecting defects, while QA is about preventing defects.
- C) QA is reactive, while QC is proactive.
- D) QA is performed by developers, while QC is performed by testers.
Answer: C) Deployment
4. Which assessment principle involves ensuring that the assessment is impartial and
objective?
- A) Integrity
- B) Confidentiality
- C) Objectivity
- D) Transparency
Answer:C) Objectivity
5. What does the 'Assessment Conduct' phase focus on?
- A) Planning the assessment
- B) Implementing quality control measures
- C) Performing the actual assessment activities
- D) Reviewing assessment findings
10. Which phase of a software process assessment involves collecting data and
evaluating practices?
- A) Planning
- B) Assessment Conduct
- C) Analysis
- D) Follow-up
Answer:B) The software meets the end user’s needs and requirements
12. Which document would typically outline the methodologies and standards for
ensuring quality in a project?
- A) Test Report
- B) Quality Assurance Plan
- C) Risk Management Plan
- D) Project Charter
13. In the context of quality management, what is the primary goal of 'Quality
Control'?
- A) To plan and design the software development process
- B) To ensure the software meets specified requirements through testing
- C) To train team members in new technologies
- D) To manage the project budget and schedule
14. Which principle of assessment ensures that the findings and outcomes are clearly
communicated to all stakeholders?
- A) Objectivity
- B) Transparency
- C) Integrity
- D) Confidentiality
Answer: B) Transparency
16. Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the 'Assessment Phases'?
- A) Data Collection
- B) Process Improvement
- C) Review and Analysis
- D) Test Execution
Answer: A) Confidentiality
19. In software quality assurance, which of the following is typically NOT part of the
Quality Management activities?
- A) Process design
- B) Defect tracking
- C) Code development
- D) Process improvement
20. What is the goal of the 'Follow-up' phase in a software process assessment?
- A) To conduct the initial assessment
- B) To implement the assessment recommendations
- C) To develop new assessment criteria
- D) To finalize project documentation
21. True or False: Quality Control focuses on preventing defects during the software
development process.
- Answer:False (Quality Control focuses on detecting defects, while Quality
Assurance focuses on preventing them.)
22. True or False: Verification ensures that the product meets user requirements and
is fit for use.
- Answer: False (Verification ensures that the product meets the specified
requirements, while Validation ensures it meets user needs.)
23. True or False: The 'Assessment Phases' include planning, conducting, and
following up.
- Answer: True
24. True or False: The principle of 'Objectivity' in assessment means that the
assessment should be conducted without personal bias.
- Answer:True
25. True or False: A Quality Assurance Plan does not typically include guidelines for
process improvements.
- Answer:False (A Quality Assurance Plan typically includes guidelines for process
improvements to ensure quality throughout the development process.)