Which Is Not a Characteristic of Program Testing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is not a characteristic of program testing?

• A) Testing verifies that computer code works correctly under various conditions.
• B) Syntax errors are easier to find than logic errors because they prevent the program from running.
• C) Logic errors are difficult to detect because they permit the program to run but result in incorrect output.
• D) Proper testing can be done quickly and with little effort.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50 percent of the time, also known as the just-noticeable difference (JND).

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity at which a stimulus can be detected by an individual 50% of the time.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the just-noticeable difference between two stimuli is proportional to the magnitude of the stimuli.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must occur before you experience a sensation.