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SOFTWARE TESTING
METHODOLOGIES
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
R22 SEMESTER END
EXAM
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SYLLABUS
UNIT - I
Introduction: Purpose of testing, Dichotomies, model for testing, consequences of bugs,
taxonomy of bugs Flow graphs and Path testing: Basics concepts of path testing,
predicates, path predicates and achievable paths, path sensitizing, path instrumentation,
application of path testing.
UNIT - II
Transaction Flow Testing: transaction flows, transaction flow testing techniques. Data
Flow testing: Basics of data flow testing, strategies in data flow testing, application of
data flow testing. Domain Testing: domains and paths, Nice & ugly domains, domain
testing, domains and interfaces testing, domain and interface testing, domains and
testability.
UNIT - III
Paths, Path products and Regular expressions: path products & path expression,
reduction procedure, applications, regular expressions & flow anomaly detection. Logic
Based Testing: overview, decision tables, path expressions, kv charts, specifications.
UNIT - IV
State, State Graphs and Transition testing: state graphs, good & bad state graphs, state
testing, Testability tips.
UNIT – V
Graph Matrices and Application: Motivational overview, matrix of graph, relations,
power of a matrix, node reduction algorithm, building tools. (Student should be given
an exposure to a tool like Jmeter/selenium/soapUI/Catalon).
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UNIT-I
Important Questions
1. Explain the purpose and importance of testing. Discuss the various
dichotomies in software testing.
2. Describe the "Model for Testing" and explain the role of the tester in each
stage of the model.
3. Discuss the "Taxonomy of Bugs" and explain the consequences of bugs in
software systems.
4. Define Path Testing. Explain the basic concepts of path testing and its
significance in software quality.
5. What are Predicates and Path Predicates? Explain the concept of achievable
and unachievable paths.
6. Describe the process of Path Sensitizing and explain its importance in
detecting errors.
7. Explain the "Path Instrumentation" technique and discuss how it is used to
track program execution.
8. Discuss the application of path testing to simple and complex programs.
9. Define the term "Control Flow Graph" and explain how to convert a code
segment into a flow graph.
10. Write a short note on "Bug Prevention" versus "Bug Detection" as part of
the testing philosophy.
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UNIT-II
Important Questions
1. Explain "Transaction Flow Testing" and describe the process of representing
transaction flows using flow graphs.
2. Discuss the various transaction flow testing techniques and their practical
applications.
3. Define Data Flow Testing. Explain the basic concepts of "Definitions" and
"Uses" (DU-path) in data flow testing.
4. Describe the different strategies used in data flow testing and compare them.
5. Explain the concept of "Domain Testing" and its role in identifying boundary-
related bugs.
6. What are "Nice and Ugly Domains"? Explain their characteristics with
suitable examples.
7. Discuss "Domain and Interface Testing" and explain how to test interfaces
between different modules.
8. Describe the relationship between domains and testability. How does domain
complexity affect the testing process?
9. Discuss the limitations of data flow testing compared to control flow testing.
10. Explain the "Slicing" technique used in data flow analysis and how it assists
in testing.
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UNIT–III
Important Questions
1. Define "Path Products" and "Path Expressions." Explain their role in
analytical testing.
2. Describe the "Reduction Procedure" used to simplify path expressions.
3. Explain how "Regular Expressions" are applied in software testing for pattern
matching and flow analysis.
4. Discuss the concept of "Flow Anomaly Detection" and how path expressions
help in identifying anomalies.
5. What is "Logic Based Testing"? Provide an overview of its goals and
methodologies.
6. Explain the construction and use of "Decision Tables" in software testing
with a neat example.
7. Describe the "KV Charts" (Karnaugh-Veitch charts) and explain their
application in logic-based testing.
8. Discuss the importance of "Specifications" in testing and how to derive test
cases from them.
9. Explain how to convert a decision table into a logic-based test suite.
10. Describe the advantages of using formal logic in testing complex software
requirements.
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UNIT – IV
Important Questions
1. Define a "State Graph" and explain its components (States, Transitions, and
Events).
2. Discuss the "Good and Bad State Graphs" and identify common errors in
state graph design.
3. Explain the "Transition Testing" technique and describe how to derive test
cases from a state graph.
4. Describe the "State Testing" methodology and its application in object-
oriented and reactive systems.
5. Discuss the various "Testability Tips" for improving the state-based testing of
a software system.
6. Explain how to identify "Unreachable States" and "Dead-end States" in a
state transition diagram.
7. Describe the role of "State Tables" as an alternative to state graphs in
software testing.
8. Discuss the limitations of state-based testing for systems with a very large
number of states.
9. Explain how to handle "Non-deterministic" transitions during state testing.
10. Draw a state graph for a common system (like an ATM or an Elevating
system) and identify the critical test paths.
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UNIT-V
Important Questions
1. Provide a motivational overview of using "Graph Matrices" in software
testing.
2. Define the "Matrix of a Graph" and explain how it represents the connectivity
of a flow graph.
3. Discuss "Relations" in graph theory and explain the properties of reflexive,
symmetric, and transitive relations.
4. Explain the concept of "Power of a Matrix" and how it is used to find paths of
a specific length.
5. Describe the "Node Reduction Algorithm" in detail and explain its role in
simplifying complex graphs.
6. Discuss the various "Building Tools" used in automated software testing.
7. Provide a brief overview of "Selenium" and its application in web application
testing.
8. Explain the role of "JMeter" in performance and load testing of software
systems.
9. Describe "SoapUI" and its significance in testing web services and APIs.
10. Discuss the general features of "Katalon Studio" and how it supports cross-
platform automated testing.
NOTE: These questions are based on historical trends and are
intended for practice only. There is no guarantee they will
appear in the exam; please ensure you study the entire
syllabus for comprehensive preparation
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