Software Testing Overview

PART A DUE: 11:59PM, Thursday 19 October 2017

PART B DUE: 11:59PM, Saturday 21 October 2017

10 points


This Discussion Assignment asks you to practice concepts related to the overview of software testing. What factors can help a development organization move from Beizer's testing level 2 (testing is to show errors) to testing level 4 (a mental discipline that increases quality), as described in section 1.1.2 of the Ammann and Offutt text?

Part A (6 points)

  1. Post a message providing your answer with justification. Be sure to clearly state the reasons or rationale behind your answer. If you have access to facts or other opinions that support your opinion, cite those references.

Part B (4 points)

  1. Respond to at least one other posting and discuss the ideas. (2 points)
  2. Prepare (as a group) a list containing all the ideas proposed in your group and post it to the discussion forum for the entire class. (2 points)

Grading Policy

You must actively participate in the discussion to get a grade.