Perform Verification and Validation Testing (e.g., Independent/internal Verification and Validation, Acceptance Test) CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a metric used to assess verification and validation effectiveness?

   • AThe number of lines of code written by each developer.
   • BThe number of meetings held by the project team.
   • CThe number of pages in the test plan.
   • DThe number of test cases executed versus the number planned.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   In which SDLC phase is validation typically emphasized?

   • ARequirements analysis
   • BTesting
   • CCoding
   • DProject planning
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4. 18expert · hard

   A defense contractor is developing a mission-critical system. The internal QA team has completed testing, but the contract requires an independent verification and validation (IV&V) activity. The IV&V team has a limited budget and time. They must decide where to focus their efforts. Which approach provides the most value for the IV&V team?

   • ATest only the new features that were added in the latest release.
   • BPerform a code review of all modules to find coding errors.
   • CRe-run all of the internal QA team's test cases to confirm the results.
   • DFocus on requirements traceability and high-risk areas, such as security and safety-critical functions.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is the key difference between verification and validation?

   • AVerification is performed by developers, while validation is performed by testers.
   • BVerification checks that the software meets specifications, while validation checks that it meets user needs.
   • CVerification is a static activity, while validation is a dynamic activity.
   • DVerification is done at the end of the lifecycle, while validation is done throughout.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the scope of internal verification and validation activities?

   • AThey focus exclusively on the final product to ensure it meets user requirements.
   • BThey are only concerned with validating that the software meets business needs.
   • CThey are limited to verifying that the code is syntactically correct.
   • DThey cover all development activities, including requirements analysis, design, coding, and testing, to ensure each phase's outputs are correct.
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