SOFTWARE TESTING QUESTION BANK
, Software Testing Definitions
Black box testing – Internal system design is not considered in this type of testing. Tests
are based on requirements and functionality.
White box testing – This testing is based on knowledge of the internal logic of an
application’s code. Also known as Glass box Testing. Internal software and code working
should be known for this type of testing. Tests are based on coverage of code statements,
branches, paths, conditions.
Unit testing – Testing of individual software components or modules. Typically done by
the programmer and not by testers, as it requires detailed knowledge of the internal
program design and code. may require developing test driver modules or test harnesses.
Incremental integration testing – Bottom up approach for testing i.e continuous testing
of an application as new functionality is added; Application functionality and modules
should be independent enough to test separately. done by programmers or by testers.
Integration testing – Testing of integrated modules to verify combined functionality
after integration. Modules are typically code modules, individual applications, client and
server applications on a network, etc. This type of testing is especially relevant to
client/server and distributed systems.
Functional testing – This type of testing ignores the internal parts and focus on the
output is as per requirement or not. Black-box type testing geared to functional
requirements of an application.
System testing – Entire system is tested as per the requirements. Black-box type testing
that is based on overall requirements specifications, covers all combined parts of a
system.
End-to-end testing – Similar to system testing, involves testing of a complete
application environment in a situation that mimics real-world use, such as interacting
with a database, using network communications, or interacting with other hardware,
applications, or systems if appropriate.
Sanity testing - Testing to determine if a new software version is performing well
enough to accept it for a major testing effort. If application is crashing for initial use then
system is not stable enough for further testing and build or application is assigned to fix.
Regression testing – Testing the application as a whole for the modification in any
module or functionality. Difficult to cover all the system in regression testing so typically
automation tools are used for these testing types.
, Acceptance testing -Normally this type of testing is done to verify if system meets the
customer specified requirements. User or customer do this testing to determine whether
to accept application.
Load testing – Its a performance testing to check system behavior under load. Testing an
application under heavy loads, such as testing of a web site under a range of loads to
determine at what point the system’s response time degrades or fails.
Stress testing – System is stressed beyond its specifications to check how and when it
fails. Performed under heavy load like putting large number beyond storage capacity,
complex database queries, continuous input to system or database load.
Performance testing – Term often used interchangeably with ‘stress’ and ‘load’ testing.
To check whether system meets performance requirements. Used different performance
and load tools to do this.
Usability testing – User-friendliness check. Application flow is tested, Can new user
understand the application easily, Proper help documented whenever user stuck at any
point. Basically system navigation is checked in this testing.
Install/uninstall testing - Tested for full, partial, or upgrade install/uninstall processes on
different operating systems under different hardware, software environment.
Recovery testing – Testing how well a system recovers from crashes, hardware failures,
or other catastrophic problems.
Security testing – Can system be penetrated by any hacking way. Testing how well the
system protects against unauthorized internal or external access. Checked if system,
database is safe from external attacks.
Compatibility testing – Testing how well software performs in a particular
hardware/software/operating system/network environment and different combination s of
above.
Comparison testing – Comparison of product strengths and weaknesses with previous
versions or other similar products.
Alpha testing – In house virtual user environment can be created for this type of testing.
Testing is done at the end of development. Still minor design changes may be made as a
result of such testing.
Beta testing – Testing typically done by end-users or others. Final testing before
releasing application for commercial purpose.
, Software Testing Definitions
Black box testing – Internal system design is not considered in this type of testing. Tests
are based on requirements and functionality.
White box testing – This testing is based on knowledge of the internal logic of an
application’s code. Also known as Glass box Testing. Internal software and code working
should be known for this type of testing. Tests are based on coverage of code statements,
branches, paths, conditions.
Unit testing – Testing of individual software components or modules. Typically done by
the programmer and not by testers, as it requires detailed knowledge of the internal
program design and code. may require developing test driver modules or test harnesses.
Incremental integration testing – Bottom up approach for testing i.e continuous testing
of an application as new functionality is added; Application functionality and modules
should be independent enough to test separately. done by programmers or by testers.
Integration testing – Testing of integrated modules to verify combined functionality
after integration. Modules are typically code modules, individual applications, client and
server applications on a network, etc. This type of testing is especially relevant to
client/server and distributed systems.
Functional testing – This type of testing ignores the internal parts and focus on the
output is as per requirement or not. Black-box type testing geared to functional
requirements of an application.
System testing – Entire system is tested as per the requirements. Black-box type testing
that is based on overall requirements specifications, covers all combined parts of a
system.
End-to-end testing – Similar to system testing, involves testing of a complete
application environment in a situation that mimics real-world use, such as interacting
with a database, using network communications, or interacting with other hardware,
applications, or systems if appropriate.
Sanity testing - Testing to determine if a new software version is performing well
enough to accept it for a major testing effort. If application is crashing for initial use then
system is not stable enough for further testing and build or application is assigned to fix.
Regression testing – Testing the application as a whole for the modification in any
module or functionality. Difficult to cover all the system in regression testing so typically
automation tools are used for these testing types.
, Acceptance testing -Normally this type of testing is done to verify if system meets the
customer specified requirements. User or customer do this testing to determine whether
to accept application.
Load testing – Its a performance testing to check system behavior under load. Testing an
application under heavy loads, such as testing of a web site under a range of loads to
determine at what point the system’s response time degrades or fails.
Stress testing – System is stressed beyond its specifications to check how and when it
fails. Performed under heavy load like putting large number beyond storage capacity,
complex database queries, continuous input to system or database load.
Performance testing – Term often used interchangeably with ‘stress’ and ‘load’ testing.
To check whether system meets performance requirements. Used different performance
and load tools to do this.
Usability testing – User-friendliness check. Application flow is tested, Can new user
understand the application easily, Proper help documented whenever user stuck at any
point. Basically system navigation is checked in this testing.
Install/uninstall testing - Tested for full, partial, or upgrade install/uninstall processes on
different operating systems under different hardware, software environment.
Recovery testing – Testing how well a system recovers from crashes, hardware failures,
or other catastrophic problems.
Security testing – Can system be penetrated by any hacking way. Testing how well the
system protects against unauthorized internal or external access. Checked if system,
database is safe from external attacks.
Compatibility testing – Testing how well software performs in a particular
hardware/software/operating system/network environment and different combination s of
above.
Comparison testing – Comparison of product strengths and weaknesses with previous
versions or other similar products.
Alpha testing – In house virtual user environment can be created for this type of testing.
Testing is done at the end of development. Still minor design changes may be made as a
result of such testing.
Beta testing – Testing typically done by end-users or others. Final testing before
releasing application for commercial purpose.
