6.3.3 - Code Coverage and Functional Coverage
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Practice Questions
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What is code coverage?
💡 Hint: Think about the lines of code that get run during tests.
What does statement coverage check?
💡 Hint: Consider basic execution of each part of the code.
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What is the purpose of code coverage?
💡 Hint: Consider what code coverage is primarily focused on.
True or False: Functional coverage ensures all possible input combinations are tested.
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to cover functionality.
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Design an RTL testbench that incorporates both code coverage and functional coverage metrics. Outline the key components and how each metric will be implemented.
💡 Hint: Outline both structural and functional aspects in your design.
Evaluate a given RTL design's coverage report that shows 70% statement coverage but only 40% branch coverage. Discuss the implications and what actions should be taken next.
💡 Hint: Think critically about the significance of branch coverage in identifying potential bugs.
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