Application Testing and Quality Assurance DSE Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a test plan in the software testing process?

   • ATo provide a step-by-step script for each test case
   • BTo list all possible defects in the application
   • CTo outline the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities
   • DTo record the results of executed test cases
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2. 27expert · hard

   A QA team is testing a critical financial application. They have limited time and budget. The team must choose between performing extensive functional testing or focusing on non-functional testing like performance and security. The application is expected to handle high transaction volumes and is a target for attackers. Which testing strategy is most appropriate?

   • ASkip testing and rely on monitoring in production
   • BPerform a balanced mix of functional and non-functional testing based on risk assessment
   • CPrioritize functional testing because it ensures the application works correctly
   • DPrioritize non-functional testing because the application's success depends on performance and security
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4. 28expert · hard

   A DevOps team is integrating QA into a CI/CD pipeline. They have unit tests that run in 2 minutes and integration tests that run in 10 minutes. The team wants to provide fast feedback to developers while ensuring that critical defects are caught before deployment. Which approach best balances speed and quality?

   • ARun integration tests on every commit and unit tests only on release
   • BRun unit tests on every commit and integration tests on pull requests
   • CSkip unit tests and run only integration tests
   • DRun all tests only on nightly builds
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5. 29expert · hard

   A company is developing a safety-critical medical device software. The QA team is debating whether to use automated testing or manual testing. The regulatory requirements demand high test coverage and traceability. The team has a limited budget for test automation tools. What is the most appropriate approach?

   • AUse automated testing for regression and manual testing for exploratory scenarios
   • BSkip testing and rely on the development team's code reviews
   • CUse only manual testing because automated tools are too expensive
   • DUse only automated testing because it is more reliable
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What does defect density measure in software quality assurance?

   • AThe number of test cases executed per day
   • BThe time taken to fix a defect
   • CThe number of defects found per unit of code size (e.g., per thousand lines of code)
   • DThe percentage of test cases that passed
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