R18

Code No: R18A0522

MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, November 2022
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE
Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
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SECTION-I
1 A State and explain various dichotomies in software testing [7M]
B Explain about life cycle of Bug with example. [7M]
OR
2 A Define testing and explain the purpose of testing [7M]
B Explain in detail about Taxanomy of Bugs. [7M]
SECTION-II
3 A List the elements of flow graph and explain each element with suitable [7M]
diagram
B Define data flow testing? Explain data flow testing strategies? [7M]
OR
4 A What is transaction flow testing? Explain with example [7M]
B State and explain various path selection rules [7M]
SECTION-III
5 A Explain various properties related to Ugly-domains. [7M]
B Define Domain and Interface testing in detail? [7M]
OR
6 A Define domain testing. Explain about nice domains in detail. [7M]
B Explain predicates of domain testing with examples [7M]
SECTION-IV
7 A Explain KV charts in detail with example. [7M]
B Discuss Path Sums and Path Product [7M]
OR
8 What are decision tables? Illustrate the applications of decision tables. How [14M]
is a decision table useful in testing. Explain with an example.
SECTION-V
9 A What are the types of bugs that can cause state graphs? [7M]
B What are the principles of state testing. Discuss advantages and [7M]
disadvantages.
OR
10 A Discuss node reduction algorithm [7M]
B What are the matrix operations in tool building. [7M]
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 R18
Code No: R18A0522
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, June 2022
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Answer Any Five Questions
All Questions carries equal marks.
***
1 Define Testing and explain the purpose of the testing and also discuss the [14M]
principles of test case design.

2 a. What are the phases in a tester’s mental life? Why the testing is not [7M]
everything?

b. Differentiate between testing and debugging [7M]

3 Write about implementation of path testing and what are the various applications [14M]
of path testing? Define a transaction and give an example.

4 How does transaction flow occur? Illustrate with the help of examples. [14M]

5 With a neat diagram, explain the schematic representation of domain testing. What [14M]
are the restrictions of domain testing?

6 Explain clearly how one-dimensional domains are tested and also discuss about [14M]
random testing.

7 Write the steps involved in Node Reduction procedure. Illustrate all the steps with [14M]
the help of neat labelled diagrams.

8 Write about equivalence relation and partial ordering relation. Also discuss about [14M]
power of matrix.

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 R18
Code No: R18A0522
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, Dec-21/Jan-22
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE
Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
***
SECTION-I
1 Discuss the trade-off between quality assurance costs and manufacturing costs and [14M]
also explain about pesticide paradox and complexity barrier.
OR
2 List out various dichotomies and explain. [14M]
SECTION-II
3 What are the different kinds of loops? How a flow chart is differed from a control [14M]
flow graph?
OR

4 Explain the terms dicing, data flow and debugging and discuss the applications of [14M]
data flow testing.
SECTION-III
5 Discuss in detail the nice domains and ugly domains with suitable examples and [14M]
explain domain testing.
OR

6 Discuss in detail about the domains and interface testing. [14M]

SECTION-IV
7 Explain maximum path count arithmetic of a flow graph with an example. [14M]
OR

8 Explain the usage of regular expression in flow anomaly detection. [14M]

SECTION-V
9 What are the principles of state testing and also discuss about software [14M]
implementation issues in state testing.
OR

10 Differentiate between good state graphs and bad state graphs?. Also discuss about [14M]
finite state machine.
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Code No: R17A0520
R17
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July 2021
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE & IT)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Answer Any Five Questions
All Questions carries equal marks.
***
1 a) Define Bug. Briefly discuss about possible consequences of Bugs. [7M]
b) Briefly discuss about various Dichotomies of software testing. [7M]

2 Write short note on different kinds of testing methods and also mention the [14M]
specific situations where each category of testing is helpful.

3 a) What is the primary purpose of Path testing? Write short note on the importance [7M]
of path testing.
b) What is path instrumentation? Write short note on its usage in confirming [7M]
that the intended outcome is achieved through the right path.

4 a) What do you mean by Transaction Flow testing? Write short note on [7M]
applications of Transaction Flow testing.
b) Discuss the use of Inspections, reviews and walkthroughs in ensuring error free [7M]
transactions.

5 a) Distinguish between nice domains and ugly domains with an example. [7M]
b) Write short note on the use of Data Flow testing in detecting data flow [7M]
anomalies.

6 a) What is Data flow model? Explain various components of data flow model. [7M]
b) “Testing all DU-Paths is the strongest way to ensure maximum test coverage”. [7M]
Justify this.

7 a) What are the possible ways to calculate the cyclomatic complexity? Illustrate [7M]
with an example.
b) Explain the four parts of Decision Table and their use in Decision Table based [7M]
testing.

8 a) What is the core principle of state testing? List out the advantages and [7M]
disadvantages of state testing.
b) Write and explain ‘Node Reduction’ algorithm. [7M]
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 R15
Code No: R15A0521
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2022
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE& IT)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question From each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
***
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a Define Debugging? [2M]

b What are the Reasons for Testing. [3M]
c How predicates are useful in flow graphs [2M]
d Give an example of forgiving Data Flow anomaly state graph. [3M]
e List the uses of Domain Testing [2M]
f Explain about path selection in transaction-flow testing. [3M]
g Recall Decision Table. [2M]
h Write short notes on Logic Based Testing [3M]
i What are the problems in Pictorial graphs [2M]
j Analyze state-transition table with example [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 Discuss about integration, interface and system bugs [10M]
OR
3 Write reasons for different levels of testing and characteristics of good testing in life [10M]
cycle model.
SECTION-II
4 Write the Major Applications of path testing [10M]
OR
5 Illustrate various stages of a general Inspection Process with a neat diagram. [10M]
SECTION-III
6 Describe application, tools and effectiveness of data-flow testing. [10M]
OR
7 Explain about domains and interfaces testing along with its testability [10M]
SECTION-IV
8 “Logic Based Testing improves the Project Lifecycle” Justify your answer [10M]
OR
9 Illustrate the minimization of test suite with clear examples [10M]

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 SECTION-V
10 With neat Diagram and examples, Reproduce the node reduction algorithm [10M]
OR
11 Discuss about matrix representation software and its building tools. [10M]
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 R15
Code No: R15A0521
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, June 2022
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE& IT)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer Any Five Questions
All Questions carries equal marks.
***
1). a Discuss various flow graph elements with their notations. [7M]
b Explain heuristics procedures for sensitizing paths. [8M]

2 State and explain various dichotomies in software testing. [15M]

3). a Discuss about complication in transaction-flow testing. [7M]

b Discuss about the data flow model. [8M]

4). a What is program slicing? Explain Dynamic program slicing. [7M]

b Explain different data object states in data flow graphs. [8M]

5 State and explain various restrictions at domain testing processes. [15M]

6). a Write about Nice and ugly domains and give examples to each domain. [10M]
b Explain various bugs encountered at systematic and domain boundaries. [5M]

7 Reduce the following functions using K-Maps [15M]

F(A,B,C,D) = P(4,5,6,7,8,12,13)+d(1,15)

8).a Explain state testing in detail. [8M]

b Write the guidelines to design state machines [7M]
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 R15
Code No: R15A0521
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, December 2022
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
***
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a Differentiate Beta testing from Alpha testing. [2M]

b Define Slicing. [3M]
c Explain various loops. Give example for each. [2M]
d What is Data flow anomaly? [3M]
e In what a nice domain differs from and ugly domains [2M]
f Compare open and closed domains. [3M]
g What is state transition? [2M]
h Explain sum of product form and product of sum form [3M]
i Define good state and bad state graphs. [2M]
j Describe consequences of bugs and give examples. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2). a What is path testing? Give a note on path selection and predicates. [5M]
b List the elements of flow graph and explain each element with suitable diagram. [5M]
OR
3). a What are structural bugs? Explain. [5M]
b Describe notational evolution of control flow graph with example. [5M]
SECTION-II
4). a Distinguish between Control Flow and Transaction flow. [5M]
b Compare data flow and path flow testing strategies. [5M]
OR
5 Discuss in detail data - flow testing strategies. [10M]
SECTION-III
6 Discuss the domains and interface testing in detail. [10M]
OR
7). a With a neat diagram, explain the schematic representation of domain testing. [5M]
b State and Explain various restrictions at domain testing processes. [5M]

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 SECTION-IV
8). a Discuss about decision Table With an example. [5M]
b What is KV-Chart? Draw KV-chart for 4 variables. [5M]
OR
9). a Briefly explain about regular expressions and flow-anomaly detection. [5M]
b Write rules of Boolean algebra. [5M]
SECTION-V
10).a Explain about node reduction algorithm. [5M]
b What are the principles of state testing. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. [5M]
OR
11 What are graph matrices and their applications? Explain in detail. [10M]
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 R15
Code No: R15A0521
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July 2021
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE& IT)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer Any Five Questions
All Questions carries equal marks.
***
1 Is complete testing possible for software? Explain [15M]

2 Analyze the consequences of bugs with clear examples. [15M]

3 Demonstrate an anomaly can be detected. Explain different types of data flow [15M]

Anomalies and data flow anomaly state graphs.

4 Define basis path testing. Explain various steps to calculate the independent paths [15M]

5 Define transaction flow testing. Explain transaction flow structure. [15M]

6 Analyze data-flow model with clear examples. [15M]

7 Justify the following statement: “Decision tables can also be used to examine a [15M]

program’s structure”. with supporting examples.

8 What are some situations in which state testing may prove useful? Explain. [15M]

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Code No: R15A0521 R15
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B. Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2018
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE
Questions, Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries
10 marks. *******
PART – A (25 Marks)
1. (a) Discuss how software testing will ensure the quality of a developed software [2M]
(b) Give difference between functional testing and structural testing. [3M]
(c) Categorize different kinds of loops and explain? [2M]
(d) Explain the construction of control flow graph? [3M]
(e) What is meant by data flow testing? [2M]
(f) Explain the procedure to construct a data flow graph. [3M]
(g) Discuss path sum with example.[2M]
(h) Explain different ugly domains. [3M]
(i) What are principles of state testing? [2M]
(j) Explain about matrix of graph in detail. [3M]
PART – B (50 Marks)
SECTION – I
2. a). Explain different phases of testers mental life? [5M]
b) Give difference between functional testing and structural testing .[5M]
(OR)
3. a) Briefly explain various consequences of bugs. 5M
b) What are the different kinds of bugs? 5M
SECTION – II
4. Explain the different types of methods we use for path instrumentation.[10M]
(OR)
5. a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of control flow graphs? [5M]
b) What is meant by path sensitization and explain in detail. [5M]
SECTION – III
6. a) Explain how the transaction flow graph is used in functional testing.[5M]
b) Compare the path flow and data-flow testing strategies. [5M]
(OR)
7. What is domain testing? Discuss nice and ugly domains with neat diagrams.[10M]
SECTION – IV
8. a) Discuss about node reduction procedure? [5M]
b) Discuss the role of decision table in a test case design. [5M]
(OR)
9. a) Explain Karnaugh map method to minimize the given function. [5M]
b) Explain about the ambiguities and contradictions in the specifications. [5M]
SECTION – V
10. a) Differentiate between good state graphs and bad state graphs.[5M]
b) Write about building tools of graph matrices. [5M]
(OR)
11. a) Write a partition algorithm in software testing. [5M]
b) What are relations and give their properties? [5M]

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 R15
Code No: R15A0521
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech II Semester supplementary Examinations, Nov/Dec 2018
Software Testing Methodologies
(CSE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE
Questions, Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries
10 marks.
****
PART – A (25 Marks)
1. (a) What are the principles of test case design? [2M]
(b) Define testing and explain the purpose of testing? [3M]
(c) How does a nested loop can be tested? [2M]
(d) Describe the concept predicate expression [3M]
(e) Define transaction. Give an example.[2M]
(f) Discuss the linear domain boundaries in software testing. [3M]
(g) Discuss path product with example? [2M]
(h)Discuss about decision tables in software testing. [3M]
(i) Explain testability tips in software testing.[2M]
(j) Explain loop term step in the context of node reduction procedure. [3M]

PART –B (50 Marks)

SECTION – I

2. a). Discuss in detail how the consequences of bugs are measured.[5M]

b) Give brief explanation of white box testing and black box testing. And give the
difference between them. [5M]
(OR)
3. a) Classify the different kinds of bugs and explain.[5M]
b) Discuss to what extent can testing be used to validate that the program is fit for its
purpose? [ 5M]
SECTION – II
4. a) Explain the difference between control flow graph and flowchart [5M]
b) Explain path sensitization and path instrumentation.[5M]
(OR)
5. a) Explain about multi-entry and multi-exit routines and fundamental path selection
criteria. [5M]
b) Write different applications of path testing and illustrate with examples. [5M]
 SECTION – III
6. a) Discuss in detail the domains and interface testing [5M]
b)How domain testing can be used in both functional and structural testing?[ 5M]
(OR)
7. a). Explain strategies in data flow testing.[ 5M]
b) How does transaction flow occur? Illustrate with the help of examples. [5M]
SECTION – IV
8. a) Define path product, path expression and path sum. Explain with examples.[5M]
b) Define structured code. Explain lower path count arithmetic. [5M]
(OR)
9. a) What is decision table and how is a decision table useful in testing? [5M]
b) What are the rules of Boolean algebra? [5M]
SECTION – V
10. a) Explain power of matrix ? [5M]
b) Explain Parallel term step and cross term step. [5M]
(OR)
11. a) Explain state testing in detailed manner. [5M]
b) What are the software implementation issues in state testing? [5M]

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