3.2.2. Fault Simulation and Fault Coverage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is fault simulation?

   Hint

   Think about how we mimic real scenarios in testing.

2. 2.

   Define fault coverage in your own words.

   Hint

   What does it tell us about our testing?

3. 3.

   What does fault simulation aim to achieve?

   • Replicate real-world faults
   • Increase production speed
   • Lower costs

   Hint

   Think about the purpose behind simulating faults.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher fault coverage indicates a less effective test suite.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what higher coverage tells us.

5. 5.

   Design a basic fault simulation for a simple logic circuit. How would you implement and evaluate its fault coverage?

   Hint

   What types of faults would you include in your simulation?

6. 6.

   Analyze why automated testing tools might improve fault coverage compared to manual methods.

   Hint

   Think about the speed and consistency of automated versus manual testing.