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Manual Testing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

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Q61

Q61 How is defect severity different from priority?

A

Severity indicates impact; priority indicates urgency

B

Severity focuses on time; priority focuses on damage

C

Both are the same

D

Severity is set by the developer

Q62

Q62 How is a defect typically assigned to a developer in a defect management tool?

A

Change the status to "Assigned"

B

Update the priority

C

Mark as "Closed"

D

Reassign to the tester

Q63

Q63 How would you log a defect that causes a crash when submitting a form?

A

Provide screenshots and steps to reproduce

B

Mention the crash details only

C

Assign it directly to a developer

D

Test it again without logging

Q64

Q64 In which scenario would a defect be marked as "Rejected"?

A

The defect is not reproducible

B

The defect is valid

C

The defect is already fixed

D

The defect is reopened

Q65

Q65 How should you categorize a defect that affects a critical functionality but has a simple fix?

A

High severity, Low priority

B

Low severity, High priority

C

High severity, High priority

D

Low severity, Low priority

Q66

Q66 What should be the next step if a defect marked "Resolved" still fails during testing?

A

Close the defect

B

Reassign to a developer

C

Mark as "Deferred"

D

Log a new defect

Q67

Q67 A tester encounters a defect that reoccurs after being marked "Closed." What should be done?

A

Reopen the defect

B

Log a new defect

C

Close it again

D

Ignore the defect

Q68

Q68 During testing, two defects are reported for the same issue. What is the best course of action?

A

Keep both defects open

B

Merge both defects

C

Close one and track the other

D

Delete both defects

Q69

Q69 What is the primary purpose of a test plan?

A

To automate tests

B

To document test strategy and objectives

C

To track defects

D

To schedule test execution

Q70

Q70 Which of the following is NOT a component of a test plan?

A

Test objectives

B

Test strategy

C

Defect severity

D

Test deliverables

Q71

Q71 What is the significance of entry criteria in a test plan?

A

Defines when testing can begin

B

Specifies testing tools

C

Details defect priorities

D

Lists team roles

Q72

Q72 Why is exit criteria important in a test plan?

A

It defines when testing is complete

B

It schedules defect resolution

C

It tracks test execution

D

It ensures test automation

Q73

Q73 What is the primary difference between a test strategy and a test plan?

A

A test strategy focuses on goals; a test plan includes detailed schedules

B

A test strategy is for unit testing; a test plan is for system testing

C

A test strategy is project-specific; a test plan is company-wide

D

A test strategy includes defects

Q74

Q74 What should be included in test case documentation?

A

Steps, inputs, and expected results

B

System requirements

C

Defect log

D

Test closure report

Q75

Q75 Which document is used to track the progress of testing activities?

A

Defect report

B

Test plan

C

Test execution report

D

Test closure report

Q76

Q76 How do you document risks in a test plan?

A

Include them in the "Risks and Mitigation" section

B

Add them to test cases

C

Track them in the defect log

D

Include them in test closure

Q77

Q77 How should you handle a scenario where entry criteria are not fully met, but testing must start?

A

Proceed without updating the plan

B

Add a risk in the test plan

C

Update the test closure report

D

Ignore the criteria

Q78

Q78 If test execution deviates from the test plan, what should the tester do?

A

Continue without changes

B

Update the test plan

C

Log it as a defect

D

Re-test all cases

Q79

Q79 While reviewing the test plan, a critical resource is found unavailable. What should the team do?

A

Proceed without the resource

B

Revise the test plan and timeline

C

Cancel the testing phase

D

Ignore the resource

Q80

Q80 A stakeholder requests changes to the test plan after execution has begun. How should this be handled?

A

Ignore the request

B

Reject the changes

C

Evaluate and update the test plan

D

Re-execute all test cases

Q81

Q81 What is the primary purpose of test execution?

A

To plan test cases

B

To execute test cases and verify results

C

To log defects

D

To automate testing

Q82

Q82 Which of the following is NOT a key activity in test execution?

A

Running test cases

B

Logging defects

C

Updating requirements

D

Tracking progress

Q83

Q83 Why is test case prioritization important during execution?

A

To reduce the testing time

B

To focus on critical functionalities first

C

To eliminate testing

D

To avoid defect logging

Q84

Q84 What is the purpose of a smoke test during test execution?

A

To test the system under stress

B

To validate critical functionalities

C

To check for UI alignment

D

To evaluate user feedback

Q85

Q85 What does regression testing focus on during test execution?

A

Testing only new features

B

Validating unchanged functionality

C

Improving test scripts

D

Reducing execution time

Q86

Q86 What is the purpose of a test log in test execution?

A

To list executed test cases

B

To document all steps, results, and observations

C

To track defects

D

To report resource utilization

Q87

Q87 How should test results be documented during execution?

A

Use detailed descriptions

B

Include steps, expected and actual results

C

Focus only on defects

D

Exclude irrelevant information

Q88

Q88 Which metric is useful for tracking test execution progress?

A

Defect density

B

Test execution rate

C

Requirement traceability

D

Defect closure time

Q89

Q89 How should a defect discovered during test execution be prioritized?

A

Based on severity and impact

B

Based on tester's opinion

C

Randomly

D

Based on the developer's schedule

Q90

Q90 During test execution, a defect is found in a critical module. What should the tester do?

A

Ignore it

B

Log the defect immediately

C

Fix the defect

D

Reassign the test case

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