Questions

Nov/Dec
2011
May/Jun
2011
Nov/Dec
2012
May/Jun
2012
Nov/Dec
2013
May/Jun
2013
Total
UNIT-I
1
a. Explain the various software testing principles. (8)
b. Define correctness, reliability, integrity, interoperability. (8)
1.5 * 1
2
a. Define defects and writes the various origins of defects. (8)
b. Explain the concepts of defects with the coin problem (8)
1.18
1.24
* * 2
3
a. Explain the various software testing principles. (8)
b. Explain the process of defect repository development and the role of developer in
it. (8)
1.27 * 1
4
a. Discuss the information in defect repository (8)
b. Explain the testers role in software development organization (8)
1.14
1.18
* 1
5
a. Compare and contrast errors, faults and failures using suitable examples (8)
b. Explain the different phases in testers mental model (8)
2.24 * * 2
6
a. With suitable examples explain the various types of defects and their effects (8)
b. Explain the role of tester in software development organization. (8)
1.16 * 1
7 Explain in detail processing and monitoring of the defects (16) * * 2
8
a. List and discuss the components of software development process (8)
b. List and discuss the technological developments that are causing organizations to
revise their approach to testing. (8)
* * 2
9
a. Why is it important to meticulously inspect test result? Give Example?
b. Discuss the drawbacks in case if you fail to inspect.
* * 2
10
a. Why is it necessary to develop test cases for both valid and invalid input
condition?
b. How important is document for product? How will you test requirement
and design document?
* * 2
UNIT-II
1
Explain the concepts of equivalence class partitioning and boundary
value analysis.
* * * 3
2 Explain the various additional white box test design approaches. * * * 3
3
Discuss the concepts of Requirement based testing and positive -
negative testing.
* 1
4
Develop black-box test cases using equivalence class partitioning and
boundary value analysis to test a module for ATM system.
* 1
5
a. In what way black box testing and COTS can be compared? (8)
b. When to start testing process and why? Discuss (8)
* * 2
6 Explain in detail about additional white box test design approaches * 1
7
a. Explain in detail about code coverage testing.(8)
b. Explain with neat flow chart code complexity testing.(8)
* * 2
8
With suitable test cases explain the various white box approaches .state the
cyclomatic complexity measure used in it.
* 1
9
With suitable examples explain in detail the following test approaches. a.
Boundary value analysis (8)
b. Equivalence class partitioning (8)
* 1
10 What is test strategy? Explain the methods for developing test strategy. * 1
UNIT-III
1
a. Describe the activities or tasks and responsibilities for developer tester in
support of multilevel testing? (8)
b. List the tasks that must be performed by the developer or tester during the
preparation for unit testing. (8)
* * 2
2
a. Write the importance of security testing and what are the consequences of
security breaches, also write the various areas which has to be focused on during
security testing. (8)
b. State the need for integration testing in procedural code (8)
* 1
3 List and explain types of system test. * * 2
4
Develop a use case to describe a user purchase of a laptop with credit
card from online vendor using web based [Link] use case, design a
set of tests you would use during system test (general).
* 1
[Link]
Sec
No.
YEAR & BRANCH
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
STAFF NAME :[Link]
:IT2032 & Software Testing
:IV & CSE
5
a. How to run the unit tests and record results? (8)
b. Discuss about the test harness. (8)
* * 2
6
Distinguish between alpha and beta testing.
Explain in detail about the phase in which alpha and beta testing is done in
what way it is related to milestone and deliverable
* * * 3
7
a. State and explain different levels of testing (8)
b. Compare and contrast regression and AD-Hoc testing (8)
* * 2
8 Write short notes on scenario testing and performance testing. * * 2
9 Describe the integration testing strategies for procedures and functions. * *
10
Explain the design of unit tests for functions, procedures, classes and
methods.
* 1
UNIT-IV
1 Explain the components of test plan. * 1
2
a. Write any four IEEE recommended test related documents in detail. (8)
b. Write the various technical skills needed by a test specialist (8)
* 1
3
Why is testing plan important for developing a repeatable and managed
testing process? Give example.
* 1
4
What role does user/client play in the development of test plan for a
project? Should they be present at any of the test plan reviews? Justify your
answer.
* 1
5
What are the roles of three groups in test planning and policy
developments? Discuss in detail.
* 1
6
a. List out the responsibilities of test specialist with their skills. (8)
b. How to build a testing group? Explain. (8)
* * 2
7
a. Discuss testing team structure for single product companies. (8)
b. What are the skills needed for a test specialist. (8)
* 1
8
a. Explain with example test people management. (8)
b. How will you build a testing group? Explain with example. (8)
* * 2
9 With suitable examples, explain the preparation of test plan components. * 1
10 Briefly discuss client/server model with suitable example. * 1
11
a. Write notes on testing and debugging goals and policies. (8)
b. Write notes on the role of the groups in test planning and policy
development. (8)
* * 2
UNIT-V
1
a. Explain the five stop-test criteria that are based on quantitative approach.
(8)
b. Narrate about the metrics or parameters to be considered for evaluating
the software quality. (8)
* 1
3
What are the types of reviews? When do the process of review starts?
Discuss about review reports.
* 1
4
a. Explain about the components of review plans. (8)
b. In what way review helps to control project. (8)
* 1
5
a .Explain the design and architecture for automation.(8)
b. List and discuss metrics that can be used for defect prevention and how.
(8)
* 1
6
a. List the requirements of test tool. Explain with 5 suitable examples. (8)
b. Explain the components of review plan. (8)
* 1
7
Discuss the significance of various measurements in the testing process. *
1
8 Explain in detail about various components of review plan. * 1
9 Explain in detail about the measurements for monitoring. * 1
10 Write short notes on a. SCM b. Components of review plan. * 1
1 * 2
What is the role of the tester in supporting, monitoring and controlling of
testing?