What is a Defect Age Graph?

It shows the length of time a reported defect has been present in the project.


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How does a Defect get fixed?

Developers:

Fix open defects

Report the repair information

Change status to 'Fixed'

Once the defect is fixed, it gets closed.

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How to prevent logging of duplicate defects?

Search the defect table for similar defects before entering a new one.

Use the "Find Similar" option to compare new defect and all other defects by:

Summary

Description and R&D comments.

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Why use QC to track defects?

Maintains a centralized database

Standardize defect reporting

Prevent duplicate defects

Attach supporting information easily

Analyze defect data using reports and graphs.

How do you open a Scheduler?

Goto-> Execution Flow tab. Right click a test to be scheduled and select "Test Run Schedule" from the pop-up menu.

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What is a Scheduler?

The Scheduler is a QC feature that allows timed execution of automated tests. You can specify the date and time when a test will be run. This is useful for running large no. of tests unattended, such as overnight.

What is a Host Machine?

A host is a computer connected to a network, serving the project database, Which is able to execute automated tests.

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What is a Test Set?

A Test Set is a group of tests selected from the database to achieve a

Specific goal.

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What icon indicates whether a test has steps?

A footprint next to the manual and automated icons indicates whether a test has steps.

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When would you generate project documents using the standard Reports?

Feature and when would you use the Document Generator?

We use standard Reports

-to view quick reports,

-to filter/sort and customize the fields,

-and to save it to a Web page file (.htm)

We use Document Generator

-for high customization involving index, tables & attachments

-to save and edit in MS Word format (.doc)

-to choose between snapshot and Full report.

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Why use a filter?

Filters allow you to restrict the scope of data displayed in the

graph, report or grid according to criteria that you specify.

When a filter is applied, only those records that meet the filter

Conditions are displayed. Filters are available for Graphs, Reports and Grids.

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What are Summary Graphs?

Summary graphs show the accumulated value of specified data in the

Quality Center project. Each testing phase has a summary graph

User may select 2 fields for grouping- graph for each field, grouped by field

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What are Progress Graphs?

Progress Graphs display specified information over a period of time.

Each testing phase has a progress graph

Requirements Phase -Data grouped by fields in the REQUIREMENT table.

Planning Phase     -Data from TEST table

Execution Phase    -Data from RUN table

Defects Phase      -Data from DEFECT table

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What are the types of graphs and reports in QC?

Progress graphs are available for all tables.

Summary graphs are available for all tables.

Test lab has additional graphs

  -cross test set progress

  -cross test set summary

Defects table also has Age graphs

Reports

  -standard reports

  -Document generator

  -snapshots

  -full reports

What is the importance of connecting a test case to test requirements?

-to see if all the requirements are covered.

-to map a test case associated with its requirements.

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What are the 2 ways of adding automated tests?

-save a WR test to a Quality Center project.

-Convert a manual test to an automated one.

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Can u use QC for automation?

Yes. QC integrates with WinRunner which is a testing tool that enables you to create and playback automated tests.

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What is an automated test?

An automated test is a recorded script of user actions that is played back on an application to verify correct functionality.

How do you customize requirements traa?

Open the "select columns" dialog to customize the requirements tree

What does document view show?

document view displays columns for all requirements.