4.2.1. Functional Testing

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define functional testing.

   Hint

   Think about what the systems are supposed to do.

2. 2.

   What is unit testing?

   Hint

   Consider the smallest parts of a software application.

3. 3.

   What does functional testing verify?

   • How well the system performs
   • What the system is designed to do
   • The security of the system

   Hint

   Think about the primary purpose of this type of testing.

4. 4.

   True or False: UAT is performed by developers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who validates the application in real-world scenarios.

5. 5.

   Describe a situation where functional testing identified a critical bug before launch.

   Hint

   Think of how functional testing ensures usability.

6. 6.

   Create a brief testing plan for a new e-commerce payment feature using the four types of functional testing.

   Hint

   Consider each testing type's purpose within the larger goal.