Software Testing Quiz (Intermediate) - All Questions

This intermediate Software Testing quiz focuses on practical testing concepts, real-world scenarios, test design techniques, defect management, and process-oriented QA knowledge. Ideal for testers with basic experience preparing for interviews and professional testing roles.

Question 1: What is the main purpose of test case design techniques?

Reduce coding effort
Increase test coverage efficiently
Automate testing
Eliminate bugs completely

Explanation: Test design techniques help maximize coverage with fewer test cases.

Question 2: Which testing technique divides input data into valid and invalid groups?

Boundary Value Analysis
Equivalence Partitioning
Decision Table Testing
State Transition Testing

Explanation: Equivalence Partitioning groups similar input values.

Question 3: Which testing technique focuses on edge values?

Decision Table Testing
State Transition Testing
Equivalence Partitioning
Boundary Value Analysis

Explanation: Boundary Value Analysis targets edge cases.

Question 4: Which testing technique is best for business rules?

Boundary Value Analysis
Decision Table Testing
Equivalence Partitioning
Exploratory Testing

Explanation: Decision tables map combinations of business rules.

Question 5: What is a test condition?

A test script
An input value
An item to be tested
A bug report

Explanation: A test condition is an aspect of the system to be tested.

Question 6: Which document describes how testing will be performed?

Test case
Test plan
Requirement document
Bug report

Explanation: The test plan defines testing scope and approach.

Question 7: What is the main goal of regression testing?

Test new features
Verify bug fixes only
Ensure existing functionality still works
Improve performance

Explanation: Regression testing ensures changes do not break existing features.

Question 8: Which testing ensures critical functionality works after a new build?

Sanity testing
Smoke testing
Regression testing
System testing

Explanation: Smoke testing validates build stability.

Question 9: What is a false positive defect?

A real defect missed by testing
A defect reported but not actually present
A defect fixed twice
A low priority defect

Explanation: False positives are incorrectly reported defects.

Question 10: Which testing is performed when there is no documentation?

Exploratory testing
Regression testing
System testing
Acceptance testing

Explanation: Exploratory testing relies on tester experience.

Question 11: What is the main benefit of automation testing?

Eliminates manual testing
Faster and repeatable execution
Removes bugs
Improves UI design

Explanation: Automation improves speed and repeatability.

Question 12: Which testing type validates non-functional requirements?

Functional testing
Regression testing
Non-functional testing
Unit testing

Explanation: Non-functional testing validates performance, security, etc.

Question 13: What is a defect leakage?

Bug found in production
Bug fixed incorrectly
Bug reopened
Bug deferred

Explanation: Defect leakage occurs when bugs reach production.

Question 14: Which testing checks system behavior after failure?

Stress testing
Recovery testing
Load testing
Smoke testing

Explanation: Recovery testing verifies system recovery.

Question 15: Which testing checks response time under expected load?

Stress testing
Load testing
Volume testing
Security testing

Explanation: Load testing evaluates performance under normal load.

Question 16: What is the purpose of traceability matrix?

Track bugs
Link requirements to test cases
Manage test execution
Automate testing

Explanation: RTM ensures all requirements are tested.

Question 17: Which defect status means the bug will not be fixed now?

Rejected
Closed
Deferred
Open

Explanation: Deferred defects are postponed.

Question 18: Which testing verifies data flow between integrated modules?

Unit testing
Integration testing
System testing
Acceptance testing

Explanation: Integration testing checks data flow between modules.

Question 19: Which testing checks application behavior across environments?

Regression testing
Compatibility testing
Smoke testing
Sanity testing

Explanation: Compatibility testing checks multiple environments.

Question 20: What is a test scenario?

Detailed steps
Bug report
High-level test idea
Automation script

Explanation: Scenarios describe high-level functionality.

Question 21: Which testing technique focuses on system states?

Decision table testing
State transition testing
Boundary value analysis
Equivalence partitioning

Explanation: State transition testing validates state changes.

Question 22: What is the purpose of entry criteria?

Start testing
Stop testing
Define test completion
Approve release

Explanation: Entry criteria define when testing can begin.

Question 23: What is the purpose of exit criteria?

Start testing
End testing
Fix bugs
Write test cases

Explanation: Exit criteria define when testing can stop.

Question 24: Which testing ensures user interface consistency?

UI testing
Functional testing
Usability testing
Regression testing

Explanation: UI testing checks layout and consistency.

Question 25: Which defect severity impacts system functionality?

Low
Medium
High
Cosmetic

Explanation: High severity defects affect core functionality.

Question 26: Which testing ensures software meets business needs?

Unit testing
System testing
Acceptance testing
Regression testing

Explanation: Acceptance testing validates business requirements.

Question 27: Which testing checks system behavior with maximum data?

Load testing
Stress testing
Volume testing
Security testing

Explanation: Volume testing checks large data handling.

Question 28: What is re-testing?

Testing new features
Testing fixed defects
Full system testing
Automation testing

Explanation: Re-testing verifies defect fixes.

Question 29: Which testing ensures system stability over time?

Spike testing
Endurance testing
Smoke testing
Compatibility testing

Explanation: Endurance testing checks long-term stability.

Question 30: Which testing checks database integrity?

UI testing
Security testing
Database testing
Performance testing

Explanation: Database testing validates data integrity.

Question 31: Which testing focuses on user experience?

Performance testing
Security testing
Usability testing
Integration testing

Explanation: Usability testing focuses on user experience.

Question 32: What is the purpose of defect triage?

Fix bugs
Prioritize and analyze defects
Write test cases
Execute tests

Explanation: Defect triage prioritizes and reviews defects.

Question 33: Which testing checks API responses?

UI testing
API testing
System testing
Regression testing

Explanation: API testing validates backend services.

Question 34: Which testing checks security vulnerabilities?

Performance testing
Security testing
Usability testing
Compatibility testing

Explanation: Security testing identifies vulnerabilities.

Question 35: Which testing is done by developers?

System testing
Unit testing
Acceptance testing
Regression testing

Explanation: Unit testing is usually done by developers.

Question 36: What is test coverage?

Number of bugs found
Extent of testing performed
Test execution time
Automation percentage

Explanation: Test coverage measures how much is tested.

Question 37: Which testing checks backward compatibility?

Regression testing
Compatibility testing
Sanity testing
Smoke testing

Explanation: Compatibility testing checks backward compatibility.

Question 38: Which testing validates business workflows?

Unit testing
System testing
Acceptance testing
Integration testing

Explanation: Acceptance testing validates workflows.

Question 39: What is the purpose of test metrics?

Fix bugs
Measure testing progress and quality
Automate testing
Write test cases

Explanation: Metrics track testing effectiveness.

Question 40: Which testing checks software recovery after crash?

Stress testing
Recovery testing
Load testing
System testing

Explanation: Recovery testing validates crash recovery.

Question 41: Which testing checks data accuracy after migration?

Regression testing
Database testing
Migration testing
Performance testing

Explanation: Migration testing verifies data accuracy.

Question 42: Which testing checks installation and uninstallation?

System testing
Installation testing
Compatibility testing
Regression testing

Explanation: Installation testing verifies setup and removal.

Question 43: Which testing checks legal and compliance rules?

Security testing
Compliance testing
Usability testing
Performance testing

Explanation: Compliance testing ensures legal adherence.

Question 44: Which testing checks concurrency issues?

Load testing
Stress testing
Concurrency testing
Smoke testing

Explanation: Concurrency testing checks simultaneous access issues.

Question 45: Which testing checks system behavior with sudden traffic spikes?

Load testing
Stress testing
Spike testing
Endurance testing

Explanation: Spike testing checks sudden load changes.

Question 46: Which testing ensures software is release-ready?

Regression testing
Acceptance testing
Smoke testing
System testing

Explanation: Acceptance testing confirms release readiness.

Question 47: Which testing checks configuration settings?

UI testing
Configuration testing
Regression testing
System testing

Explanation: Configuration testing validates settings.

Question 48: Which testing checks system behavior after updates?

Smoke testing
Regression testing
Sanity testing
Unit testing

Explanation: Regression testing ensures stability after changes.

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