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Unit 8: Web Site Testing



               8.8   Review Questions

                1.    “Once the Web site goals have been defined, it is important to have metrics and mechanisms to
                     determine whether the site is providing the defined benefits or not.” Mention the metrics used to
                     measure the Web site's performance.
                2.   “While testing a Web site we need to consider some points”. Discuss those points.

                3.   “A site map and/or navigational map help the user to go straight away to the information which
                     they want”. Discuss how a site map can be tested.
                4.   “In a Web site, patterns and pictures take away the user”. Explain how this issue  can be
                     addressed.
                5.   Assume you are using cookies to store some statistical data in your Web site. Briefly explain how
                     you will handle cookies safely.
                6.   Explain as to why a Web site tester should not depend on spell checkers for checking text.
                7.   “The graphic or text that varies depending on some conditions” is called as dynamic content.
                     Analyze how a developer can create dynamic content.
                8.   “Gray box testing is a mix of black box and white box testing”. Explain how gray box testing is
                     different from other two testing strategies.
                9.   “While testing a Web site, the tester has to develop some test cases”. Explain the importance of
                     test cases.
                10.  Even though a Web site is  performing satisfactorily with Win XP, testing is recommended.
                     Discuss.

                11.  Target audience group should be considered while testing a Web site. Justify the statement.
                12.  Text, graphic, hyperlinks, and forms are the fundamental elements of a Web site. Explain black
                     box testing for these fundamental elements.
               Answers: Self Assessment

                1.   (a) False                 (b) False                (c) True                   (d) True                   (e) False
                         (f) True
                2.   (a) Web site's server                         (b) Browser's                    (c) Number of hits per unit time
                      (d) Gray box testing                         (e) Cookies
                3.   (a) Applets, Java scripts, Plug-ins
                         (b) Database interfaces, Java scripts, Logging   applications

                         (c) Input/output (I/O) devices, Extension, RAM
                      (d) Graphic images, Sounds, Downloadable movie clips
                      (e) Compatibility testing




















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