Quality Assurance Quiz 1

Quality Assurance Quiz 1

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1. What is the main objective of Quality Assurance (QA)?

A) To find defects in the software
B) To prevent defects through process improvement
C) To write test cases
D) To perform unit testing

Answer: B

2. Which of the following best defines QA?

A) Monitoring and improving the process to deliver quality products
B) Writing automation scripts
C) Finding bugs during testing
D) Creating user documentation

Answer: A

3. What is the key difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control?

A) QA is process-oriented; QC is product-oriented
B) QA is product-oriented; QC is process-oriented
C) Both are the same
D) QA is performed after QC

Answer: A

4. Which activity is NOT part of Quality Assurance?

A) Process audits
B) Code inspections
C) Test execution
D) Quality planning

Answer: C

5. Which of the following standards is most related to Quality Assurance?

A) ISO 9001
B) IEEE 829
C) CMMI Level 5
D) Six Sigma

Answer: A

6. Who is primarily responsible for implementing QA activities in an organization?

A) Testers
B) Developers
C) QA team or Quality Analysts
D) Project sponsors

Answer: C

7. What does the term “process improvement” refer to in QA?

A) Modifying the product design
B) Correcting errors in the final product
C) Enhancing the methods used to produce the product
D) Increasing the project budget

Answer: C

8. Which document defines the overall QA approach in a project?

A) Test Plan
B) QA Plan
C) Requirements Specification
D) Risk Register

Answer: B

9. What is the purpose of a Quality Audit?

A) To verify that processes are being followed correctly
B) To perform code review
C) To find software defects
D) To conduct end-user training

Answer: A

10. Which phase does QA start in the SDLC?

A) During coding
B) During testing
C) From the beginning of the project
D) During deployment

Answer: C

11. Which metric is used in QA to measure process performance?

A) Defect Density
B) Process Compliance Rate
C) Code Coverage
D) Customer Satisfaction

Answer: B

12. What is Verification in QA?

A) Checking if the software meets business needs
B) Evaluating work products to ensure they meet specified requirements
C) Executing code to find bugs
D) Validating end-user satisfaction

Answer: B

13. What is Validation in QA?

A) Ensuring the product is built right
B) Ensuring the right product is built
C) Reviewing project documentation
D) Performing regression testing

Answer: B

14. Which of the following is a QA activity?

A) Writing test cases
B) Conducting design reviews
C) Executing automation scripts
D) Logging defects

Answer: B

15. Which tool is used for process tracking in QA?

A) JIRA
B) TestLink
C) Quality Center
D) Confluence

Answer: D

16. What is the primary benefit of implementing QA in software development?

A) Reducing test execution time
B) Improving overall product quality and customer satisfaction
C) Detecting bugs after deployment
D) Increasing workload

Answer: B

17. What does the term “Continuous Improvement” mean in QA?

A) Fixing bugs continuously
B) Making ongoing enhancements to quality processes
C) Running tests every day
D) Automating all manual processes

Answer: B

18. Which model supports iterative process improvement in QA?

A) V-Model
B) Spiral Model
C) PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle
D) Waterfall Model

Answer: C

19. Which of the following is an example of preventive action in QA?

A) Performing root cause analysis
B) Re-testing failed test cases
C) Fixing identified defects
D) Updating the test case after execution

Answer: A

20. Why is Quality Assurance important in software projects?

A) It ensures coding speed
B) It ensures processes deliver consistent, reliable quality
C) It guarantees zero defects
D) It reduces the need for documentation

Answer: B

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