A new software application, which consists of many modules, is being developed. Testing is an important stage in the development of new software. Compare and contrast alpha testing and beta testing.

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2021

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A new stock control system is being tested. Explain how different types of test data are used to test this system.

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2024

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A software company uses the waterfall method to create its products. Describe the main phases in the waterfall method of developing software. The new software products have to be tested. Describe the differences between alpha and beta testing. During the creation and testing of the products, some developers are allowed to telework. Describe what is meant by teleworking. Describe two possible effects of teleworking on the developers.

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2021

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A new operating system for tablet computers has been developed and is now ready for testing to begin. Analyse the difference between white box testing and black box testing.

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2017

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A new operating system for tablet computers has been developed and is now ready for testing to begin. Analyse the difference between white box testing and black box testing.

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2017

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A new operating system for smartphones has been developed and is now ready for testing to begin. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of white box testing.

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2017

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Describe the advantages of evolutionary prototyping compared to throw-away prototyping.

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2018

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Describe the characteristics of incremental prototyping. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of incremental prototyping.

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2020

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Evaluate the use of prototyping in software development.

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2023

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Developers can use either evolutionary or throw-away prototyping to create prototypes of a new interface. Describe two advantages of using evolutionary prototyping. Describe one disadvantage of using evolutionary prototyping. Describe two advantages of using throw-away prototyping. Describe one disadvantage of using throw-away prototyping.

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