Lesson 3.5.1
3.5.1 Importance and purpose of testing Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson 3.5.1, Importance and purpose of testing: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR IT (J836), Unit 1: IT in the digital world, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary purpose of testing a new software product?
- Reducing speed
- Increasing price
- Finding errors
- Adding features
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What is a major risk of releasing a product without testing?
- Data loss
- Faster loading
- Higher sales
- Lower costs
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What is a key advantage of finding faults during early testing?
- Larger files
- Cheaper fixes
- More features
- Slower progress
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What is a primary disadvantage of conducting thorough product testing?
- Higher quality
- Delayed release
- Fewer errors
- Better security
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Why is rigorous testing crucial for an online payment system?
- Speeding downloads
- Improving graphics
- Preventing wrong charges
- Reducing storage
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What does a system crash during a blank-entry test indicate?
- Perfect security
- Untested input
- Extra memory
- Updated software
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What is the likely outcome of releasing untested software to customers?
- Zero support
- Higher profits
- Damaged trust
- Instant praise
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When should testing ideally take place during development?
- Before planning
- During development
- Only post-release
- After retirement
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What condition caused a grading system trial to fail with large classes?
- Blank fields
- Large data volumes
- Simple formulas
- Fast processors
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What is the main consequence of an untested update to a stock system?
- Incorrect stock
- Lower prices
- Brighter screens
- Faster updates
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Why does thorough testing improve user trust in a system?
- Slower loading
- Frequent crashes
- Reliable operation
- Complex menus
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What is the main reason to test a system with varied data?
- Hiding errors
- Filling memory
- Deleting files
- Checking all scenarios
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Why must developers document their test results?
- Boosting speed
- Increasing size
- Tracking faults
- Saving power
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Which testing type reveals slowdowns when many users access a website?
- Performance testing
- Boundary testing
- Visual testing
- User testing
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What does an unexpected calculation error during basic testing highlight?
- Untested basic features
- Hardware degradation
- Network failure
- User error
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Why does a developer test a login system with incorrect passwords?
- Bypass security
- Speed up access
- Check invalid rejection
- Test storage capacity
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What is the main risk of relying solely on user feedback for faults?
- Late fault discovery
- Improved documentation
- Excessive server costs
- Faster patching
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Which features should be tested most thoroughly when time is limited?
- High-risk features
- Help pages
- Splash screens
- Visual themes
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What is the main benefit of finding a software fault before release?
- Lower marketing costs
- Slower installation
- Preventing user impact
- Larger file size
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Why is entering £0 into a banking app transfer field useful?
- Measuring internet speed
- Checking font style
- Checking validation gaps
- Testing screen resolution
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