part 2

Flashcard 10

Question: What is a Database File Structure?

Answer:

• Includes field names, field types, field sizes, primary key, and validation checks

Flashcard 11

Question: What are Input Methods in system design?

Answer:

• Input Screens: Must be easy to read, use appropriate font size, style, and color

• Data Capture Forms: Should have suitable text boxes, dropdowns, radio buttons, or checkboxes

• Navigation buttons: Used in input screens but not in data capture forms

Flashcard 12

Question: What are the general design principles for input screens and data capture forms?

Answer:

✔ Consistent layout

✔ Good color scheme

✔ Well-used white space

Flashcard 13

Question: What are the Processing and Output Methods in system development?

Answer:

• Processing: Must include calculations and comparisons

• Output Methods: Must include output screen and report layout design

Flashcard 14

Question: What is Test Design in software testing?

Answer:

• Testing data structures, file structures, input formats, output formats, and validation routines

• Ensuring all components function correctly and interact seamlessly

Flashcard 15

Question: What is a Test Strategy?

Answer:

✔ Test each module: Verify individual components work correctly

✔ Test each function: Ensure all features work properly

✔ Test the whole system: Confirm overall system performance and integration

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Question: What are the key components of a Test Plan?

Answer:

✔ Test Data: Specific data used for testing

✔ Expected Outcomes: Predicted results based on test data

✔ Actual Outcomes: Results from testing

✔ Remedial Action: Steps to fix identified issues

Flashcard 17

Question: What are the similarities between a Test Strategy and a Test Plan?

Answer:

✔ Both are used in design

✔ Both are documents created by developers

✔ Their results impact the software’s implementation

Flashcard 18

Question: How do you test a system?

Answer:

✔ Unit Test:

• Tests individual modules separately

• Checks module relationships and data flow

✔ System Test:

• Conducted after unit tests

• Ensures the entire system meets user requirements

Flashcard 19

Question: What are the different types of test data?

Answer:

✔ Normal Test Data: Data within acceptable limits

✔ Abnormal Test Data: Data outside acceptable boundaries

✔ Extreme Test Data: Data on the boundary of acceptability

✔ Live Test Data: Data used in the actual system