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CTAL-TA_SYLL2019 · Question #45

You have been assigned to design test cases to be used by an experienced team to test software that evidence will be reviewed by an external safety team to ensure that test coverage is sufficient…

The correct answer is A. Low-level test cases using predefined data. Low-level test cases are more suitable for testing software that controls the braking mechanism for commuter trains, as they provide more detail and specificity for verifying the functionality and safety of the system1. Low-level test cases also use predefined data, which is…

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Question

You have been assigned to design test cases to be used by an experienced team to test software that evidence will be reviewed by an external safety team to ensure that test coverage is sufficient and that risk mitigation has achieved the appropriate level. What level of test cases should be written for this application?

Options

  • ALow-level test cases using predefined data
  • BHigh-level test cases using tester-created data
  • CHigh-level test cases using predefined data
  • DLow-level test cases using tester-created data

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    82% (32)
  • B
    10% (4)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

Low-level test cases are more suitable for testing software that controls the braking mechanism for commuter trains, as they provide more detail and specificity for verifying the functionality and safety of the system1. Low-level test cases also use predefined data, which is more reliable and consistent than tester-created data, and can be easily traced to the test conditions and requirements2. High- level test cases are more abstract and vague, and may not cover all the possible scenarios and risks involved in testing such a critical system3. in Software Testing with Examples 3: Test Case vs Test Scenario - Difference Between Them

Topics

#test case design#safety-critical testing#low-level test cases#test documentation

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