4.3. Common Types of Testing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main goal of Regression Testing?

   Hint

   Think about the role of preventing bugs.

2. 2.

   Which tool can be used for Smoke Testing?

   Hint

   Consider tools used for initial tests.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of Regression Testing?

   • To check compatibility
   • To ensure existing functions remain unaffected
   • To validate user acceptance

   Hint

   Think about its role in software maintenance.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smoke Testing is performed only after UAT.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the sequence of testing.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with testing a newly released e-commerce application. Describe how you would approach Smoke and Regression Testing for the application.

   Hint

   Focus on the importance of core functionalities.

6. 6.

   In a recent project, a new functionality was implemented, and several bugs were detected post-release. Analyze how a lack of regression testing could have caused this issue.

   Hint

   Consider how new code interacts with old code.