Preview of practice Lecture 60: Dataflow And Mutation Testing (7) - Software Engineering - Advanced White-Box Testing Techniques
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Lecture 60: Dataflow and Mutation Testing

Practice - Lecture 60: Dataflow and Mutation Testing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Dataflow Testing.

💡 Hint: Remember the focus on variable usage.

Question 2 Easy

What is a killed mutant?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to detect an issue in testing.

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Question 1

What is Dataflow Testing primarily focused on?

A. Control flow of the program
B. Usage of data
C. Memory usage

💡 Hint: Focus on the aspect of data management in programs.

Question 2

True or False: A mutant is a version of the program with an introduced fault.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of mutations in testing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a large software application with numerous variables. How would you implement Dataflow Testing to ensure comprehensive coverage? Outline your strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider the complexity and aim for systematic tracking.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a specific scenario, a test suite has a mutation score of 60%. If 10 mutants are generated and 6 are killed, how many equivalents might be present?

💡 Hint: Apply the formula for mutation score and consider how equivalents affect the count.

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