GATE CS 2015 Set 1 — Question 16

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Programming & Data Structures

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Match the following: (P) Condition coverage (Q) Equivalence class partitioning (R) Volume testing (S) Alpha testing (i) Black-box testing (ii) System testing (iii) White-box testing (iv) Performance testing

Correct answer (C) P-iii, Q-i, R-iv, S-ii Solution The matching is as follows: (P) Condition coverage : This is a technique used in White-box testing (iii) where every condition in a decision takes all possible outcomes at least once. (Q) Equivalence class partitioning : This is a Black-box testing (i) technique that divides input data of a software unit into partitions of equivalent data from which test cases can be derived. (R) Volume testing : This is a type of Performance testing (iv) where the software is subjected to a large volume of data. (S) Alpha testing : This is a type of System testing (ii) performed to identify bugs before releasing the product to real users or to the public. Thus, the correct mapping is P-iii, Q-i, R-iv, S-ii. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) P-iii, Q-i, R-iv, S-ii Solution The matching is as follows: (P) Condition coverage : This is a technique used in White-box testing (iii) where every condition in a decision takes all possible outcomes at least once. (Q) Equivalence class partitioning : This is a Black-box testing (i) technique that divides input data of a software unit into partitions of equivalent data from which test cases can be derived. (R) Volume testing : This is a type of Performance testing (iv) where the software is subjected to a large volume of data. (S) Alpha testing : This is a type of System testing (ii) performed to identify bugs before releasing the product to real users or to the public. Thus, the correct mapping is P-iii, Q-i, R-iv, S-ii.

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