Practice Code Coverage as a Metric: What it Tells (and Doesn't Tell) You - 3.2.2 | Software Engineering - Unit Testing Techniques | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Academics
Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Professional Courses
Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skillsβ€”perfect for learners of all ages.

games

3.2.2 - Code Coverage as a Metric: What it Tells (and Doesn't Tell) You

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What percentage is commonly targeted for code coverage?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about widely accepted testing standards.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary purpose of code coverage metrics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on its significance in testing.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does a high code coverage percentage indicate?

  • A large amount of code has been executed.
  • All bugs have been found.
  • Tests are of high quality.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what coverage actually tracks.

Question 2

True or False: Code coverage guarantees application quality.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on what code coverage measures versus what is needed for quality.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a strongly increasing codebase with high code coverage but numerous bugs reported in production. Discuss strategies to enhance test quality using coverage metrics.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what aspects of tests might be lacking despite high execution rates.

Question 2

A project team aims to reach a 90% code coverage threshold. Define a practical plan that includes additional testing frameworks or techniques to achieve meaningful quality.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to combine quantitative metrics with qualitative testing approaches.

Challenge and get performance evaluation