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Software Testing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master Software Testing with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Software Testing concepts. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q31

Q31 A System Test reveals unexpected behavior in a software module. What is the best course of action?

A

Ignore the issue

B

Report it and investigate further

C

Continue testing other modules

D

Delete the module

Q32

Q32 What is the primary purpose of Functional Testing?

A

To evaluate the app’s user interface

B

To ensure the system meets specified functional requirements

C

To measure app performance

D

To ensure data security

Q33

Q33 Which type of testing is focused on how the software performs under specific conditions?

A

Unit Testing

B

System Testing

C

Non-functional Testing

D

Integration Testing

Q34

Q34 What does Security Testing primarily assess?

A

Application’s performance

B

Software compatibility

C

Data protection and vulnerability

D

User interface

Q35

Q35 Which testing type focuses on the user interface, features, and functionality?

A

Functional Testing

B

Stress Testing

C

Load Testing

D

Security Testing

Q36

Q36 What is the main focus of Load Testing?

A

To measure security

B

To test app functionality

C

To evaluate system behavior under high load

D

To improve user experience

Q37

Q37 Which of the following tests evaluates the software's ability to recover from failures?

A

Stress Testing

B

Load Testing

C

Recovery Testing

D

Functional Testing

Q38

Q38 What does Usability Testing measure?

A

Security

B

User satisfaction and experience

C

App performance

D

Functional accuracy

Q39

Q39 Which tool is commonly used for performance testing?

A

Selenium

B

JUnit

C

JMeter

D

Postman

Q40

Q40 How do you simulate multiple users accessing a website using JMeter?

A

By creating multiple threads in a Thread Group

B

By using the GUI

C

By using Postman

D

By running the test from multiple devices

Q41

Q41 How do you configure JMeter for stress testing?

A

Set a large number of threads

B

Reduce response timeout

C

Increase sampling size

D

Use a debugger

Q42

Q42 A Functional Test fails due to incorrect results. What is the best first step?

A

Ignore the error

B

Report the defect

C

Re-run the test

D

Rewrite the test case

Q43

Q43 During Load Testing, the system responds slower than expected. What should be checked first?

A

Network bandwidth

B

The app code

C

The number of users

D

Server logs

Q44

Q44 A Security Test reveals data leakage vulnerabilities in the app. What should be the immediate action?

A

Ignore the issue

B

Report and fix the vulnerability

C

Inform users

D

Run additional tests

Q45

Q45 What is Manual Testing?

A

Testing done with automation tools

B

Testing done without any tools

C

Testing done by using only scripts

D

Testing done with performance tools

Q46

Q46 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Manual Testing?

A

Allows for human intuition and flexibility

B

More time-consuming

C

Easier to detect visual issues

D

Good for exploratory testing

Q47

Q47 What is the main purpose of Exploratory Testing?

A

To execute pre-written test cases

B

To follow a structured test plan

C

To explore the application without pre-defined tests

D

To write code

Q48

Q48 In which testing type do testers execute test cases manually?

A

Automated Testing

B

Manual Testing

C

Functional Testing

D

Security Testing

Q49

Q49 When is Manual Testing preferred over Automated Testing?

A

When there are too many test cases

B

For repetitive tests

C

When the application is complex

D

For exploratory or ad-hoc testing

Q50

Q50 What is the purpose of a Test Case in Manual Testing?

A

To automate test execution

B

To define steps to validate a function

C

To develop software

D

To store code in the database

Q51

Q51 Which document in Manual Testing contains detailed instructions for each test case?

A

Test Plan

B

Test Case Document

C

Bug Report

D

Release Notes

Q52

Q52 What is a test script in the context of Manual Testing?

A

A set of instructions to automate testing

B

A set of detailed steps to execute a test manually

C

A performance report

D

A test result summary

Q53

Q53 Which of the following is usually included in a Manual Test Case document?

A

Code samples

B

Expected results

C

Development timelines

D

Design specifications

Q54

Q54 A tester finds a defect while executing a manual test case. What is the next best step?

A

Ignore the defect

B

Log the defect and report it

C

Retry the test case

D

Ask the developer to fix it immediately

Q55

Q55 During Manual Testing, a feature behaves differently from the specified requirements. What should the tester do?

A

Update the requirements

B

Modify the feature

C

Report the discrepancy as a defect

D

Continue with other test cases

Q56

Q56 A Manual Test fails due to unexpected results. What is the most likely cause?

A

Incorrect test data

B

Automated test scripts

C

Different environment setup

D

None of these

Q57

Q57 What is the main purpose of Automation Testing?

A

To test manually

B

To speed up testing processes

C

To replace developers

D

To run tests only once

Q58

Q58 Which of the following is a popular tool for Automation Testing of web applications?

A

JIRA

B

Postman

C

Selenium

D

JMeter

Q59

Q59 What is the purpose of test scripts in Automation Testing?

A

To define steps for manual testing

B

To automate the execution of test cases

C

To document test cases

D

To track defects

Q60

Q60 Which of the following best describes a Data-Driven Test in Automation Testing?

A

Test that drives data to the database

B

Test that uses external data for execution

C

Test that relies on manual input

D

Test that validates UI only

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