26.03 Evaluating The Software Solution - Quiz

Section 26.3 Quiz: Evaluating the software solution

1. What is the primary purpose of defining evaluation criteria before testing begins?

   • To limit the scope of testing activities
   • To provide objective standards for measuring solution effectiveness {data-correct}
   • To reduce the cost of the evaluation process
   • To satisfy project documentation requirements

2. Which category of evaluation criteria focuses on whether the solution meets its intended business purpose?

   • Technical criteria
   • Functional criteria {data-correct}
   • Non-functional criteria
   • Implementation criteria

3. When collecting evidence from stakeholder feedback, what is the most important consideration for ensuring useful results?

   • Getting feedback from as many people as possible
   • Using structured feedback collection methods aligned with evaluation criteria {data-correct}
   • Focusing only on positive feedback to build confidence
   • Collecting feedback only from technical stakeholders

4. In the context of solution evaluation, what does “evidence synthesis” involve?

   • Combining different types of evidence to form comprehensive conclusions {data-correct}
   • Choosing the most favorable evidence to support the solution
   • Converting qualitative feedback into quantitative scores
   • Eliminating contradictory evidence from the evaluation

5. Which approach provides the most reliable evidence for evaluating functional requirements compliance?

   • Expert opinion and code review
   • Systematic testing with clear pass/fail criteria {data-correct}
   • User satisfaction surveys
   • Performance monitoring during normal use

6. What is the key difference between expected outputs and actual outputs in evaluation analysis?

   • Expected outputs are theoretical while actual outputs are practical
   • Expected outputs define success criteria while actual outputs show real performance {data-correct}
   • Expected outputs come from users while actual outputs come from testing
   • Expected outputs are qualitative while actual outputs are quantitative

7. When stakeholder feedback conflicts with test results, what is the most appropriate evaluation approach?

   • Prioritize stakeholder feedback as they are the end users
   • Prioritize test results as they are more objective
   • Investigate the discrepancy to understand the underlying causes {data-correct}
   • Seek additional opinions from neutral experts

8. Which element is essential for creating actionable recommendations in an evaluation report?

   • Detailed technical specifications
   • Specific improvement suggestions linked to identified issues {data-correct}
   • Comprehensive test execution logs
   • Stakeholder contact information for follow-up

9. In evaluation test planning, what makes a test plan specifically focused on evaluation rather than development testing?

   • Tests are designed to collect evidence for decision-making rather than find defects {data-correct}
   • Tests focus only on positive scenarios to demonstrate success
   • Tests require less documentation and planning
   • Tests can be executed by non-technical stakeholders

10. What is the most important outcome of the reflection phase in solution evaluation?

    • Documenting what worked well for future reference
    • Identifying specific lessons learned and areas for improvement {data-correct}
    • Creating a final project report for stakeholders
    • Validating that all requirements have been tested