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1. What is the primary goal of software testing?

A) To find as many bugs as possible

B) To ensure that software meets customer requirements

C) To reduce development time

D) To increase coding efficiency

Answer: B) To ensure that software meets customer requirements

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of software testing?

A) Unit Testing

B) Integration Testing

C) Debugging

D) System Testing

Answer: C) Debugging

3. What does ‘Black Box Testing’ focus on?

A) The internal structure of the code

B) The user interface only

C) The functionality of the application

D) The developer’s coding skills

Answer: C) The functionality of the application

4. Which testing method involves testing software without executing the program?

A) Static Testing

B) Dynamic Testing

C) Functional Testing

D) Regression Testing

Answer: A) Static Testing

5. What is the main objective of Regression Testing?

A) To check if new features work correctly

B) To ensure old functionalities still work after modifications

C) To test only the user interface

D) To reduce the cost of testing

Answer: B) To ensure old functionalities still work after modifications

6. Which testing is performed to ensure that different modules of a software application work together?

A) Unit Testing

B) Integration Testing

C) System Testing

D) Usability Testing

Answer: B) Integration Testing

7. What is meant by ‘Smoke Testing’?

A) A full in-depth system test

B) A quick check to ensure the basic functionalities work

C) A performance test

D) A security test

Answer: B) A quick check to ensure the basic functionalities work

8. Which testing type ensures that software is easy to use for end-users?

A) Functional Testing

B) Usability Testing

C) Performance Testing

D) Security Testing

Answer: B) Usability Testing

9.  What is the purpose of Load Testing?

A) To check how the system performs under expected workload

B) To break the system intentionally

C) To test software security

D) To check software usability

Answer: A) To check how the system performs under expected workload

10. Which tool is commonly used for automation testing?

A) Selenium

B) Notepad

C) Excel

D) Paint

Answer: A) Selenium

11. Which type of testing focuses on the software’s security vulnerabilities?

A) Unit Testing

B) Security Testing

C) Load Testing

D) Usability Testing

Answer: B) Security Testing

12. Which testing is performed by end-users before final release?

A) Unit Testing

B) Integration Testing

C) Alpha and Beta Testing

D) White Box Testing

Answer: C) Alpha and Beta Testing

13. What is the key difference between Verification and Validation in testing?

A) Verification checks if the product meets specifications, while Validation checks if it meets user needs

B) Verification is done after Validation

C) Validation is performed by developers only

D) They are the same process

Answer: A) Verification checks if the product meets specifications, while Validation checks if it meets user needs

14. Which testing method is performed without any prior knowledge of the internal system?

A) White Box Testing

B) Grey Box Testing

C) Black Box Testing

D) Unit Testing

Answer: C) Black Box Testing

15. What is Exploratory Testing?

A) Testing based on detailed test cases

B) Testing performed without predefined test cases

C) Testing only new features

D) Testing only automated test cases

Answer: B) Testing performed without predefined test cases

16. What does UAT stand for in software testing?

A) User Acceptance Testing

B) Unit Automated Testing

C) Universal Application Testing

D) Usability and Accuracy Testing

Answer: A) User Acceptance Testing

17. What is the main purpose of Stress Testing?

A) To check system performance under extreme conditions

B) To test software security

C) To check database integrity

D) To verify UI design

Answer: A) To check system performance under extreme conditions

18. Which of the following is an example of Non-Functional Testing?

A) Unit Testing

B) Performance Testing

C) Integration Testing

D) Regression Testing

Answer: B) Performance Testing

19. What is a Test Case?

A) A set of conditions to verify software functionality

B) A coding script

C) A tool used in automation

D) A debugging process

Answer: A) A set of conditions to verify software functionality

20. Which of the following is NOT a Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) phase?

A) Requirement Analysis

B) Test Planning

C) Debugging

D) Test Execution

Answer: C) Debugging

21. What is an essential part of Test Closure activities?

A) Writing test scripts

B) Finalizing and documenting test results

C) Coding new features

D) None of the above

Answer: B) Finalizing and documenting test results

22. What type of testing ensures that software does not crash when multiple users use it simultaneously?

A) Load Testing

B) Stress Testing

C) Performance Testing

D) Compatibility Testing

Answer: A) Load Testing

23. Which type of testing is NOT included in Functional Testing?

A) Smoke Testing

B) Unit Testing

C) Performance Testing

D) Regression Testing

Answer: C) Performance Testing

24. Which of the following statements about Manual Testing is TRUE?

A) It requires human effort and is done without test scripts

B) It is always faster than automation testing

C) It does not require test cases

D) It cannot find defects in software

Answer: A) It requires human effort and is done without test scripts

25. Which of the following testing types can be performed by developers?

A) Unit Testing

B) Load Testing

C) User Acceptance Testing

D) Security Testing

Answer: A) Unit Testing

26. What is the primary benefit of Automation Testing?

A) It eliminates all software bugs

B) It speeds up the testing process and increases accuracy

C) It does not require any tools

D) It replaces developers

Answer: B) It speeds up the testing process and increases accuracy

27. Which of the following is NOT an automation testing tool?

A) JIRA

B) Selenium

C) JMeter

D) TestNG

Answer: A) JIRA

28. What is the main purpose of Compatibility Testing?

A) To check if the software functions across different devices and browsers

B) To test only mobile applications

C) To ensure software security

D) To test software speed

Answer: A) To check if the software functions across different devices and browsers

29. In White Box Testing, testers require knowledge of which of the following?

A) Internal code structure

B) User experience

C) Only the software design

D) Marketing strategy

Answer: A) Internal code structure

30. Which type of testing ensures that a software application meets business requirements before its final release?

  1. A) System Testing
  2. B) User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  3. C) Performance Testing
  4. D) Regression Testing

Answer: B) User Acceptance Testing (UAT)