Lesson 4.13.1.4

4.13.1.4 Testing Quiz: AQA Computer Science, Unit 13

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of running an implementation with test data?

    • Writing documentation
    • Measuring memory
    • Finding errors
    • Designing algorithms

  2. Which three categories comprise standard software test data?

    • Valid, invalid, random
    • Normal, boundary, erroneous
    • Syntax, logic, runtime
    • Alpha, beta, release

  3. Which type of test data represents typical, valid inputs expected during routine operation?

    • Normal data
    • Erroneous data
    • Dummy data
    • Boundary data

  4. What type of test data sits at the extreme limits of a valid input range?

    • Normal data
    • Extreme data
    • Boundary data
    • Erroneous data

  5. Which type of test data consists of values outside acceptable limits or of incorrect data types?

    • Normal data
    • Erroneous data
    • Boundary data
    • Extreme data

  6. What is the primary purpose of carrying out acceptance testing on a system?

    • Find syntax errors
    • Measure processor speed
    • Check code style
    • Check specification met

  7. Who must perform acceptance testing to confirm a system meets its specified requirements?

    • Database admins
    • Intended users
    • Software developers
    • Systems analysts

  8. A field accepts ages from 11 to 18. Which value is a boundary test?

    • 15
    • 18
    • 30
    • abc

  9. A password field accepts 8 to 12 characters. Which input represents erroneous test data?

    • 12 characters
    • 8 characters
    • 10 characters
    • 3 characters

  10. A system accepts integer quantities from 1 to 100. Which value is a valid boundary test?

    • 150
    • -1
    • 50
    • 100

  11. Entering text into a numeric input field is an example of which test data type?

    • Erroneous data
    • Null data
    • Normal data
    • Boundary data

  12. Which type of test data represents typical, everyday inputs expected by a system?

    • Normal data
    • Erroneous data
    • Boundary data
    • Invalid data

  13. Testing a 100-mark exam system using scores of 0 and 100 uses which data type?

    • Normal data
    • Erroneous data
    • Invalid data
    • Boundary data

  14. What is the primary purpose of erroneous test data?

    • Measuring execution speed
    • Checking error handling
    • Testing typical inputs
    • Checking boundary limits

  15. What essential detail must a test plan record alongside test data and test descriptions?

    • User passwords
    • Expected results
    • Source code
    • Hardware specifications

  16. What evidence is collected from end users during acceptance testing of software?

    • Code coverage
    • Compiler warnings
    • Memory usage
    • User feedback

  17. Why is boundary data particularly effective at finding software bugs?

    • Finds syntax errors
    • Reduces file size
    • Measures execution time
    • Finds off-by-one errors

  18. Which process ensures a system handles invalid data safely without crashing?

    • Input validation
    • Type casting
    • Boundary checking
    • Syntax checking

  19. According to software engineering principles, what can software testing demonstrate?

    • Total security
    • Absence of errors
    • Presence of errors
    • Complete correctness

  20. Why should test data be designed before writing code?

    • To shorten code
    • To save memory
    • To speed compilation
    • To avoid bias

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