BSc IT Sem VI October 2025 October 2025 Software Testing and Quality Assurance Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What are the core components of quality? Briefly explain each with an example
   • b. the key principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). How do these
   • c. Explain the major constraints in assessing software product quality. How can these
   • d. Identify and explain three problematic areas in the software development life cycle that often lead to quality issues
   • e. What is Statistical Process Control (SPC), and how is it used to manage quality?
   • f. What role do customers and suppliers play in a quality management system? Explain using the process approach Attempt any three of the following: 15
   • a. What is software testing? Why is testing considered a necessary activity in the
   • b. Define the terms defect, error, and mistake in the context of software testing. How do they differ?
   • c. Explain how testing is integrated into different stages of the software development
   • d. What are the principles of software testing? Discuss any five with examples
   • e. What is mutation testing? Explain its purpose and advantages
   • f. What are the common misconceptions about software testing? How can these misconceptions impact the process?
2. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: a a. What is Random Testing in unit testing? How does it complement boundary value 15 marks
   • b. Differentiate between Normal, Robust, and Worst-Case Boundary Value Testing Provide examples for each,
   • c. Differentiate between Improved Equivalence Class Testing with
   • d. What is a Decision Table? How is it used in software testing? Give an example
   • e. is Define/Use Testing in data flow testing? Illustrate with an example
   • f. Define DD-Paths. How are they useful in path testing and coverage analysis? Paper Subject Code: Software and Quality Assurance (Rev.)
3. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Differentiate between verification and validation in software engineering. Provide examples for each
   • b. Discuss the different types of reviews based on the software development stage
   • c. Compare the roles of verification and validation activities in ensuring software
   • d. What is the V-Model in software development? How does it differ from the traditional
   • e. What are the critical roles and responsibilities in the V&V model? Explain with respect to various stakeholders
   • f. What is meant by “coverage in verification”? How is it measured and ensured?
4. Q5 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. the different levels of software testing and their significance in the software
   • b. What is integration testing? Compare Big Bang Testing and Sandwich Testing
   • c. What are the key features of software testing tools? Explain why these features are
   • d. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using automated testing tools?
   • e. What are source code testing tools? How do they help improve software quality?
   • f. Explain the ‘Critical Path First’ approach in integration testing. Why is it important?

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