Software Quality Assurance Exam Q&A (90+ Questions) | Roles, UAT, SDLC, Testing Docs | Software Engineering

This document includes over 90 exam-style questions and verified answers for Software Quality Assurance (SQA), compiled and structured according to the 2025/2026 academic curriculum. The Q&A format is ideal for understanding key SQA concepts, real-world roles, workflows, documents, and testing procedures used across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The document begins with core definitions of software bugs, their impact (including historical examples), and the critical importance of software testing in delivering safe, functional systems. It introduces essential SQA roles including: Project Manager, Business Analyst (BA), Subject Matter Expert (SME) QA Tester, QA Automation Engineer, QA Lead, QA Manager UAT Tester, Database Administrator (DBA) It further explains critical SQA artifacts and documents such as: BRD, CRS, URS, TRD, SRS, BDD, DDD, and RTM How these artifacts relate to the requirement-gathering and testing processes The role of GUI, AUT, and SCR in testing and post-deployment activities Key testing concepts are covered thoroughly: Manual vs Automated Testing, including manual testing steps Test Data and Dummy Data, Severity vs Priority Fundamentals of the testing process (TTTTC) Definitions of Defect, Bug, Hotfix, and how testing ensures client satisfaction Additional highlights: Emphasis on customer expectations and quality delivery Visual and functional testing terminology (e.g., Landing Page, Demo) Overview of test strategy, execution, documentation, and completion tracking This document is perfect for: Students in Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Computer Science QA interns and professionals preparing for entry-level SQA roles or certifications Tutors and educators looking for pre-built Q&A for assignments or quizzes Bootcamp learners transitioning into QA/testing fields Keywords: software quality assurance, SDLC, software bug, software testing, BRD, CRS, URS, TRD, SRS, BDD, DDD, RTM, QA tester, UAT, test plan, test case, automation testing, manual testing, severity, priority, test data, dummy data, hotfix, GUI, AUT, SCR, landing page, demo, QA roles, software defect, software documentation, requirement specification