Practice The Mutation Testing Process - 7.2.2.3 | Software Engineering - Advanced White-Box Testing Techniques | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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7.2.2.3 - The Mutation Testing Process

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is mutation testing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we test if tests work!

Question 2

Easy

What do we call the modified versions of the original program in mutation testing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: These are created to simulate faults.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary goal of mutation testing?

  • To find all bugs in the software
  • To validate the programming language
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a test suite

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember why we assess test coverage.

Question 2

True or False: A surviving mutant indicates that the test suite is robust.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what surviving mutants mean for our tests.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a test suite that has a mutation score of 60%. What could you do to improve this score?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the areas your tests missed.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of high computational costs in mutation testing and how it affects its implementation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance of thoroughness versus resources.

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