SUMMER - 2024 EXAMINATION Model Answer - Software Testing (22518)

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Summer – 2024 Examination model answer for the Software Testing subject (subject code 22518) intended for RAC assessors. Provides examiner instructions emphasizing keyword-based assessment, allowance for variations from the model answer, handling of language errors (with exclusions for subject English/Communication Skills), and crediting equivalent figures and step-wise marks for numerical problems. Includes model responses for questions on software testing objectives, alpha vs beta testing differences, test plan definition, tester skills, and classification of defects, plus the need for automated testing tools.

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Important Instructions to examiners

Marking approach and assessment rules

Model answers and marking scheme

Question 1 - Attempt any FIVE of the following

Objectives of software testing

Alpha testing and Beta testing

Define a test plan

Skills of software tester

Classification of defects

Need of automated testing tool

SUMMER – 2024 EXAMINATION Model Answer – Only for the Use of RAC Assessors Subject Name: Software Testing Subject Code: 22518 Important Instructions to examiners: 1) The answers should be examined by key words and not as word-to-word as given in the model answer scheme. 2) The model answer and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to assess the understanding level of the candidate. 3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more Importance (Not applicable for subject English and Communication Skills. 4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the figure. The figures drawn by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give credit for any equivalent figure drawn. 5) Credits may be given step wise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant values may vary and there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model answer. 6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgement on part of examiner of relevant answer based on candidate’s understanding. 7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on equivalent concept. | Q.
No. | Sub Q.
N. | Answer | Marking
Scheme | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | | Attempt any FIVE of the following: | 10 M | | | a) | Enlist objectives of software testing. | 2 M | | | Ans | 1. Finding Errors:Testing is process of executing a program with an intention of finding an error.
2. Creating good test cases: A good test case is one that has a high probability of finding yet undiscovered error.
3. Quality Improvement : Defects are fixed by the developer, so quality is improved.
4. Satisfying customer requirements: Testing demonstrates to the customer that software works properly as per specification. | ½ M for
each
objective | | | b) | Compare Alpha testing and Beta testing. (Any two differences). | 2 M | 8) As per the policy decision of Maharashtra State Government, teaching in English/Marathi and Bilingual (English + Marathi) medium is introduced at first year of AICTE diploma Programme from academic year 2021-2022. Hence if the students in first year (first and second semesters) write answers in Marathi or bilingual language (English +Marathi), the Examiner shall consider the same and assess the answer based on matching of concepts with model answer. | | Ans | | 1 M for
each valid
point | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | c) | Define a test plan. | 2 M | | | Ans | A Test Plan is a detailed document that describes the test strategy, objectives, schedule, estimation, deliverables, and resources required to perform testing for a software product. Test Plan helps us determine the effort needed to validate the quality of the application under test. The test plan serves as a blueprint to conduct software testing activities as a defined process, which is minutely monitored and controlled by the test manager. | 2 M for
correct
definition | | | d) | List any four skills of software tester. | 2 M | | | Ans | 1) Analytics skills
2) Communication skills
3) Knowledge of test management tools
4) Negotiation skills | ½ M for
each skill | | | e) | State the classification of defects. | 2 M | | | Ans | 1. Requirement/Specification Defects:
Requirement-related defects arise in a product when one fails to understand what the customer requires.
These defects may be due to the customer gap, where the customer is unable to define his requirements.
Producer gap, where the developing team is not able to make a product as per requirements.
2. Design Defects:
Design defects occur when system components, interactions between system components, interactions between the outside software/hardware, or users are incorrectly designed.
Design defects generally refer to the way of design creation or its usage while creating a product. | ½ M fo

FAQs

How should examiners evaluate answers compared with the model answer scheme?

Answers should be examined by key words rather than word-to-word matching. Credit can be given based on the candidate’s understanding even if the wording differs from the model answer.

Are language errors important during marking?

Language errors such as grammatical or spelling errors should not be given more importance, except for cases not applicable to subject English and Communication Skills.

What credit policy applies to figures and numerical problems?

For figures, credit may be given for principal components and equivalent figures. For numerical problems, credits may be awarded step-wise, and assumed constants may vary.

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