M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
Fifth Semester
SOFTWARE TESTING
2 90251-A
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 60
SECTION — A
Answer any FIVE questions from the following.
Each question carries 4 marks. 4 20 Marks)
1. Explain various bug hypotheses.
2. Briefly explain about path and path segment.
3. Explain about Path Products with an example.
4. Explain about Linear and Nonlinear Boundaries.
5. Discuss the Model of domain testing.
6. Illustrate the purpose of decision tables in testing domain.
7. Write about node reduction algorithm.
8. How does data flow testing help?
SECTION — B
Answer ONE question from each Unit.
Each question carries 10 marks. 10 40 Marks)
UNIT I
9. Explain the Taxonomy of bugs.
Or
10. With suitable example explain path predictions and achievable paths.

UNIT II
11. Compare and Contrast Transaction flow testing Vs Data flow testing.
Or
12. Describe various strategies in Data flow testing.
UNIT III
13. Explain about Flow Anomaly Detection.
Or
14. Explain KV charts with an examples.
UNIT IV
15. Define and Explain state and state tables with an example.
Or
16. Explain node reduction algorithm with an example.
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