How would you define a good test?

Tester’s Aptitude/Knowledge Test

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6. How would you define a good test?

Answer: A good test is one that can potentially find a fault in the system. If this test does not find a fault then it will give us a certain amount of confidence. Tests must also be efficient – we should not have tests which all do the same thing.

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Other Interview Questions

• What statement do you consider to be most important and why?
• You have run all your tests and they all pass. Is this good news or bad news?
• What would you do if you were asked to test a system which is unfamiliar to you has out-of-date or inadequate documentation?
• In running a test you find the actual result does not match the expected result? What would you do?
• Do you consider positive or negative testing to be most important or trying to break the system - and why?
• How would you define a good test?
• You have been assigned to test the new Triangle Determination Application ..
• In testing the above application you identify what you believe to be a fault? ...
• You have raised a fault, but Development are unable to reproduce it. What should your next step be?
• : You have two sets of tests to run on the new version of the software ...
• Draw and explain the ‘V’ Model and how testing fits into the Development Lifecycle. Indicate on the model where you would design your tests.
• Describe the stages of testing and what the objectives are at each stage.
• Explain what you understand by the terms: Regression Testing and Re-Testing
• You have planned to run 600 tests on your own .... What would you do?
• Do you consider testing tools to be valuable during the testing process – why/why not?
• List 3 test tool categories and describe what each can do.
• Name 2 standards that refer to testing
• How would you test these requirements? ...
• Why do you consider testing to be necessary?
• Write a set of test cases to adequately test this telephone system ...
• Describe what you understand about the term “Static Testing” and list 3 static testing techniques.
• How would you prioritise your tests (list 5)?
• Choose which program you would re-test and state you reasons? ...
• An ATM has been specified to work in the following way ....
• The following is an extract from a fault log, write down any potential problems or omissions with this: