ISTQB Foundation Level: System Testing Terminology Quiz

1. What test design technique involves deriving and/or selecting test cases based on an analysis of the specification, either functional or non-functional, of a component or system without reference to its internal structure?

Glass box test design technique

White box test design technique

Grey box test design technique

Black box test design technique

Black box test design technique focuses on testing the functionality of a system without looking at its internal structure. White box, grey box, and glass box test design techniques involve knowledge of the internal structure of the system or component being tested.

Explanation

Black box test design technique focuses on testing the functionality of a system without looking at its internal structure. White box, grey box, and glass box test design techniques involve knowledge of the internal structure of the system or component being tested.

2. Testing, either functional or non-functional, without reference to the internal structure of the component or system.

Black box testing

Gray box testing

Glass box testing

White box testing

Black box testing is based on testing the functionality of a system without knowledge of its internal workings. White box testing involves testing with knowledge of the internal code structure, while gray box testing is a combination of black and white box testing. Glass box testing is not a recognized term in software testing.

Explanation

Black box testing is based on testing the functionality of a system without knowledge of its internal workings. White box testing involves testing with knowledge of the internal code structure, while gray box testing is a combination of black and white box testing. Glass box testing is not a recognized term in software testing.

3. What is the term for operational testing by potential and/or existing users/customers at an external site not otherwise involved with the developers, to determine whether or not a component or system satisfies the user/customer needs and fits within the business processes? It is often employed as a form of external acceptance testing for off-the-shelf software in order to acquire feedback from the market.

Alpha testing

Delta testing

Beta testing

Gamma testing

Beta testing is the correct term for this type of operational testing. Alpha testing typically refers to internal testing by a project team, while gamma and delta testing are not commonly used terms in this context.

Explanation

Beta testing is the correct term for this type of operational testing. Alpha testing typically refers to internal testing by a project team, while gamma and delta testing are not commonly used terms in this context.

4. What type of testing involves simulated or actual operational testing by potential users/customers or an independent test team at the developers' site, but outside the development organization, often employed for off-the-shelf software as a form of internal acceptance testing?

Beta testing

Delta testing

Alpha testing

Gamma testing

Alpha testing is conducted before beta testing and involves testing software with potential users or an independent test team at the developers' site. Beta testing is different as it involves testing by end-users in a real environment, while gamma and delta testing are not standard terms in software testing.

Explanation

Alpha testing is conducted before beta testing and involves testing software with potential users or an independent test team at the developers' site. Beta testing is different as it involves testing by end-users in a real environment, while gamma and delta testing are not standard terms in software testing.

5. Directed and focused attempt to evaluate the quality, especially reliability, of a test object by attempting to force specific failures to occur.

Evaluation

Attack

Verification

Validation

In this context, the term 'attack' refers to a deliberate attempt to test the quality and reliability of a test object by inducing specific failures.

Explanation

In this context, the term 'attack' refers to a deliberate attempt to test the quality and reliability of a test object by inducing specific failures.