3.3.2. Structural Testing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is structural testing?

   Hint

   Focus on what internal structure means.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of structural testing.

   Hint

   Consider why internal inspection is beneficial.

3. 3.

   What does structural testing evaluate?

   • A. Only input-output behavior
   • B. Internal components of a system
   • C. The speed of the system

   Hint

   Consider what part of the system it inspects.

4. 4.

   True or False: Scan-based testing cannot help in fault detection.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what scan-based testing is designed to do.

5. 5.

   Design a simplified structural testing plan for a basic digital circuit that includes flip-flops and logic gates. What steps would you include to ensure thorough testing?

   Hint

   Think about what components would require individual attention and how you can access them.

6. 6.

   Suppose a structural test reveals a fault coverage of only 30%. What strategies would you recommend to improve the testing process?

   Hint

   Consider how each approach might enhance fault detection capabilities.