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The document outlines key concepts in software testing, including definitions of testing, software testing, black-box and white-box testing, and various testing types. It also discusses the importance of regression testing, debugging, and the distinction between product and process metrics. Additionally, it explains alpha and beta testing phases and their purposes in the software development lifecycle.

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Software Testing and Metrics Answers

The document outlines key concepts in software testing, including definitions of testing, software testing, black-box and white-box testing, and various testing types. It also discusses the importance of regression testing, debugging, and the distinction between product and process metrics. Additionally, it explains alpha and beta testing phases and their purposes in the software development lifecycle.

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Software Testing and Metrics - 10 Marks Answers

1. What is Testing?

Testing is the process of evaluating a system or its components with the intent to find whether it

satisfies the specified requirements or not. It involves executing software to identify any gaps, errors,

or missing requirements in contrast to the actual desires.

2. What is Software Testing?

Software testing is a systematic process of verifying and validating the functionality of a software

application to ensure it meets the business and technical requirements. It helps in identifying defects

and ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of the software product.

3. Explain Black-Box testing

Black-box testing is a software testing technique where the tester evaluates the functionality of an

application without knowing the internal code structure. The focus is on inputs and expected

outputs. Common techniques include equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis.

4. Explain White-Box testing

White-box testing involves testing the internal structures or workings of an application. Testers need

knowledge of the source code. It is also known as structural testing and includes techniques like

path testing, loop testing, and condition testing.

5. What are various types of testing?

Various types of testing include:

- Unit Testing

- Integration Testing

- System Testing

- Acceptance Testing

- Regression Testing

- Performance Testing
- Stress Testing

- Usability Testing

- Security Testing

Each type addresses specific aspects of the software quality.

6. What is regression testing and why is it important?

Regression testing is the process of testing changes to a software system to ensure that previously

developed and tested software still performs correctly after a change. It is crucial for verifying that

bug fixes or enhancements do not introduce new issues.

7. What is Debugging

Debugging is the process of identifying, analyzing, and fixing bugs or defects in software code. It is

done after testing reveals a problem. Debugging ensures that the software behaves as expected

and involves tools like breakpoints, step execution, and code analysis.

8. Differentiate Black-Box testing and White-Box testing

Black-Box Testing:

- Focuses on functionality.

- No knowledge of internal code.

- Performed by testers.

White-Box Testing:

- Focuses on internal logic and code.

- Requires code knowledge.

- Performed by developers or testers with programming skills.

9. Define process metrics

Process metrics are measures used to monitor and improve software development and

maintenance processes. They include data on productivity, efficiency, defect density during phases,

and timeline adherence. These metrics help in process improvement and project management.

10. Define product metrics


Product metrics describe the characteristics of the software product such as size, complexity, design

features, performance, and quality level. Examples include lines of code, cyclomatic complexity, and

defect density.

11. What is the main purpose of software metrics?

The main purpose of software metrics is to provide quantitative insights into the software

development process and product. Metrics help in estimating project size, effort, cost, performance

evaluation, quality assurance, and process improvement.

12. When alpha and beta testing conducted?

Alpha testing is conducted by internal teams at the developer's site before the product is released to

real users. Beta testing is performed by end users in a real environment after alpha testing and

before final release, to identify any potential issues in real-world usage.

13. What is the difference between product and project metrics?

Product metrics measure the characteristics of the software product (e.g., reliability, size), while

project metrics assess the project aspects such as effort, time, cost, and team performance. Product

metrics ensure software quality; project metrics track progress and efficiency.

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