Autumn 2010/2011 Software Testing Exam for BSc Software Dev. and Networking Students, Exams of Software Engineering

Download Autumn 2010/2011 Software Testing Exam for BSc Software Dev. and Networking Students and more Exams Software Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 4 CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ Autumn Examinations 2009/2010 Module Title: Software Testing Module Code: SOFT 8017 School: Computing Programme Title: BSc (Hons) in Software Development BSc (Hons) in Software Development & Networking Programme Code: KSDEV_8_Y4 and KDNET_8_Y4 External Examiner(s): Mr. Ken Carroll Internal Examiner(s): Mr. John O’Brien Instructions: Answer any four questions Duration: 2 Hours Sitting: Autumn 2010 Requirements for this examination: Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator. Page 2 of 4 Q1. (a) During the testing of a software artefact, what types of tests should be run? [2 Marks] (b) Consider the following, often-offered, description of a software tester’s objective: “Verify that the program works correctly.” Elaborate on the following suggested-weaknesses in the above-listed tester objective: (i) It doesn’t make sense; (ii) It is mistaken; (iii)It sets the tester up for failure; (iv) It fosters an ineffective attitude. [8 Marks] (c) Describe, in detail, James Bach’s 1998 “Framework for Good Enough Testing”. [15 Marks] Q2. (a) Testing and fixing can be undertaken at any stage during the software lifecycle. When would you recommend that testing and evaluationon a software project? Justify your recommendation. [5 Marks] (b) Identify and elaborate, briefly, on the advantages and/or disadvantages that may result from white-box testing being carried out by the developer of a software product. [6 Marks] (c) Differentiate between incremental and big-bang as a strategy for software testing and integration. Your presentation should point out any claimed advantages and/or disadvantages associated with each approach. [8 Marks] (d) (i) Differentiate between static and dynamic evaluation. [3 marks] (ii) Which of theabove-named evaluation approaches is more appropriate on a software project? Why? [3 Marks]