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1. Which of the following best describes software testing?

A) A process to identify and fix hardware issues

B) A process to ensure software meets requirements and functions correctly

C) A process to develop software applications

D) A process for designing software architecture

Answer: B

2. What is the main purpose of Black-Box testing?

A) To test the internal structure of the code

B) To test the software without knowledge of its internal code

C) To design the software application

D) To develop hardware for the software

Answer: B

3. Which of the following is an example of White-Box testing?

A) Testing input-output behavior

B) Testing specific internal functions or logic paths

C) Testing how the system recovers from failures

D) Testing software performance under load

Answer: B

4. In Black-Box testing, what do testers focus on?

A) Internal code structure

B) Software performance

C) Input and output behavior

D) Code efficiency

Answer: C
5. Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of software testing?

A) Detecting software defects

B) Improving software functionality

C) Ensuring security in the software

D) Increasing hardware capabilities

Answer: D

6. What is validation testing?

A) Testing to ensure software is built correctly

B) Testing to confirm software meets user requirements

C) Testing to improve code efficiency

D) Testing to fix bugs in the system

Answer: B

7. Which type of testing checks how well a system recovers from a crash?

A) Stress testing

B) Security testing

C) Recovery testing

D) White-box testing

Answer: C

8. Stress testing is primarily used to evaluate:

A) Security features

B) Code readability

C) System performance under extreme conditions

D) System recovery capabilities

Answer: C

9. In system testing, the main focus is on:

A) Individual modules

B) Software as a whole
C) User interface design

D) Code efficiency

Answer: B

10. Which of the following is a type of non-functional testing?

A) White-box testing

B) Black-box testing

C) Performance testing

D) Unit testing

Answer: C

11. Security testing primarily assesses:

A) Software design efficiency

B) Vulnerabilities to external threats

C) Recovery time from a crash

D) Coding standards compliance

Answer: B

12. Which test strategy focuses on evaluating software without any internal knowledge of

the code?

A) White-box testing

B) Black-box testing

C) Unit testing

D) Integration testing

Answer: B

13. White-box testing is also known as:

A) Glass-box testing

B) Black-box testing

C) Regression testing

D) System testing
Answer: A

14. Which of the following is often used in performance testing?

A) User feedback

B) Load testing

C) Code review

D) Error handling

Answer: B

15. In system testing, which of the following is NOT typically tested?

A) Interaction between software modules

B) Hardware capabilities

C) End-to-end functionality

D) System integration

Answer: B

16. Which of the following is the primary objective of test strategies?

A) To create additional functionality in the system

B) To develop testing goals and methods

C) To design the software architecture

D) To review hardware specifications

Answer: B

17. Deployment testing is conducted to:

A) Check the software’s behavior in the user environment

B) Ensure code optimization

C) Evaluate design consistency

D) Test software under simulated load conditions

Answer: A

18. Which testing type often involves 'breaking' the software to understand its limitations?
A) Stress testing

B) Validation testing

C) Black-box testing

D) White-box testing

Answer: A

19. Test strategies for conventional software focus on:

A) Verifying only the UI elements

B) Ensuring software functions on all devices

C) Testing core functionality of standalone software

D) Validating only third-party software

Answer: C

20. What is regression testing?

A) Testing software to see how it performs in high-stress situations

B) Re-testing software after modifications to ensure it still works correctly

C) Testing to validate the initial requirements

D) Testing only the graphical user interface

Answer: B

21. In which testing phase is user acceptance often verified?

A) System testing

B) Validation testing

C) Unit testing

D) Integration testing

Answer: B

22. Which of these is considered an advantage of automated testing?

A) Lower cost than manual testing

B) Ability to run tests repeatedly with minimal effort

C) No setup required
D) Requires no programming skills

Answer: B

23. The 'V-Model' in software testing is associated with:

A) A method of software design

B) A development model that integrates testing at each stage

C) A way to test the software at the end of the project

D) A performance testing method

Answer: B

24. White-box testing typically requires:

A) Access to source code

B) A customer’s input

C) Only user documentation

D) The software’s design blueprint

Answer: A

25. Which is a primary focus of security testing?

A) Code readability

B) System's resistance to attacks

C) Load time under pressure

D) Module integration

Answer: B

26. Which testing focuses on the installation process of software?

A) Security testing

B) Stress testing

C) Deployment testing

D) Black-box testing

Answer: C

27. Boundary Value Analysis is often used in:

A) White-box testing

B) Black-box testing

C) Stress testing

D) Integration testing

Answer: B

28. Recovery testing assesses the software’s ability to:

A) Handle increased loads

B) Recover from a crash or failure

C) Perform user requests efficiently

D) Pass system acceptance

Answer: B

29. Which test verifies that each component of the software performs as intended?

A) Unit testing

B) Integration testing

C) System testing

D) Regression testing

Answer: A

30. Which testing ensures that different components work together?

A) Unit testing

B) System testing

C) Integration testing

D) Recovery testing

Answer: C

31. The goal of functional testing is to:

A) Assess non-functional aspects like performance and security

B) Ensure the software meets specified requirements

C) Check the software for speed optimization

D) Reduce development costs

Answer: B

32. Which testing type typically requires no code knowledge?

A) White-box testing

B) Black-box testing

C) Unit testing

D) Integration testing

Answer: B

33. Which of the following is a type of structural testing?

A) Black-box testing

B) Recovery testing

C) White-box testing

D) Stress testing

Answer: C

34. A main focus of performance testing is to assess:

A) Speed and efficiency

B) Code readability

C) User interface design

D) Security measures

Answer: A

35. Which testing confirms that new software does not disrupt existing functionality?

A) Regression testing

B) Unit testing

C) System testing

D) Security testing

Answer: A
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36. What is the primary goal of Software Process Improvement (SPI)?

A) Improve software quality

B) Increase the number of features

C) Reduce project costs

D) Improve coding speed

Answer: A

37. Which of the following activities is typically NOT included in SPI?

A) Process assessment

B) Process training

C) User interface design

D) Process improvement planning

Answer: C

38. Which of these models is widely used for Software Process Improvement?

A) Waterfall Model

B) CMMI

C) Agile

D) V-Model

Answer: B

39. Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of SPI?

A) Enhanced software maintainability

B) Improved process efficiency

C) Increased user interface complexity

D) Reduced project risks

Answer: C

40. Which is the first phase in Software Process Improvement?

A) Process Analysis

B) Process Assessment

C) Implementation

D) Education and Training

Answer: B

41. In the SPI process, which step involves measuring current processes?

A) Process Analysis

B) Process Design

C) Process Assessment

D) Process Implementation

Answer: C

42. What is the purpose of process assessment in SPI?

A) To evaluate the current state of processes

B) To design a new software product

C) To replace the entire development team

D) To install new software

Answer: A

43. Which approach is commonly used to assess SPI processes?

A) Code reviews

B) Software metrics analysis

C) Documentation inspection

D) User acceptance testing

Answer: B

44. Which of these is essential to the success of SPI?

A) Consistent funding

B) High employee turnover

C) Lack of management support

D) Disregard for training

Answer: A

45. What is the role of feedback in the SPI process?

A) It allows for process optimization

B) It is only used during the testing phase

C) It is avoided to prevent disruption

D) It is only required from external users

Answer: A

46. What is the purpose of assessment in the SPI process?

A) To determine software quality

B) To identify areas for process improvement

C) To test the final software product

D) To design a user interface

Answer: B

47. Graph analysis in SPI typically helps in understanding?

A) User preferences

B) Project timelines

C) Process performance metrics

D) User interface complexity

Answer: C

48. Which graph type is often used in SPI assessments to show process performance?

A) Line graph

B) Bar chart

C) Control chart

D) Scatter plot

Answer: C
49. The SPI assessment process generally involves?

A) Surveying team members

B) Analyzing code structure

C) Evaluating existing processes

D) Comparing software packages

Answer: C

50. What is one of the main outputs of the SPI assessment process?

A) Software documentation

B) Budget planning

C) Process improvement recommendations

D) User manuals

Answer: C

51. Why is training important in the SPI process?

A) To speed up code writing

B) To enhance employees' understanding of the new processes

C) To replace managers

D) To avoid documentation

Answer: B

52. Education in SPI should be focused on?

A) Coding techniques only

B) The entire development team

C) Process improvement techniques

D) External consultants only

Answer: C

53. Who should typically receive training in SPI processes?

A) Only senior management

B) All team members involved in development

C) Only testers

D) Only external stakeholders

Answer: B

54. Which of the following is a challenge in SPI training?

A) High team enthusiasm

B) Lack of funding

C) Plenty of time for training

D) Minimal process changes

Answer: B

55. What is the primary purpose of SPI training?

A) To code faster

B) To ensure proper understanding and implementation of SPI processes

C) To create a new project team

D) To change all existing processes

Answer: B

56. Which factor is crucial when selecting SPI initiatives?

A) Complexity of code

B) Budget constraints

C) User interface

D) Testing environment

Answer: B

57. The justification of SPI is primarily based on?

A) Estimated benefits vs. costs

B) Speed of coding

C) User satisfaction

D) Number of team members

Answer: A

58. Which of these can justify an SPI process?

A) Low team engagement

B) Potential cost savings

C) High software complexity

D) More line of codes

Answer: B

59. Justification for SPI should consider?

A) Only technical benefits

B) Only project timelines

C) Both technical and business benefits

D) Only end-user preferences

Answer: C

60. Which is NOT a criterion for selecting SPI?

A) Team satisfaction

B) ROI potential

C) Alignment with company goals

D) Improvement potential

Answer: A

61. Which phase in SPI involves testing the new process?

A) Implementation

B) Design

C) Installation/Migration

D) Conceptualization

Answer: C

62. What is essential during SPI migration?

A) Process assessment
B) Code reviews

C) Testing and monitoring the new process

D) Removing the previous process entirely

Answer: C

63. Evaluation in SPI is important for?

A) Assessing the effectiveness of new processes

B) Hiring new developers

C) Removing documentation

D) Increasing complexity

Answer: A

64. What helps in the evaluation of SPI effectiveness?

A) User manuals

B) Feedback mechanisms

C) Extra features

D) Management restructuring

Answer: B

65. During migration, it is crucial to have?

A) Clear documentation and support

B) Only senior staff involved

C) Customer feedback only

D) Only testing documentation

Answer: A

66. Which of these is a critical success factor in SPI?

A) Strong management support

B) High staff turnover

C) Ignoring training needs

D) Reduced process documentation

Answer: A

67. Risk management in SPI primarily addresses?

A) Potential obstacles to improvement

B) Increasing process complexity

C) Reducing training

D) Ignoring user feedback

Answer: A

68. Critical success factors in SPI include?

A) Clear goals, committed management, and regular feedback

B) More team changes

C) Faster coding

D) Ignoring quality metrics

Answer: A

69. The CMMI model primarily addresses?

A) Product quality assurance

B) Process maturity and improvement

C) User interface design

D) Code optimization

Answer: B

70. Which of these is NOT a CMMI maturity level?

A) Initial

B) Defined

C) Managed

D) Executed

Answer: D