Question 5

Explain why security testing is important for any web site that involves confidential information, what can go wrong?

Question 6

Describe three of the browser options that might affect the performance of a complex Web site

Question 7

Explain penetration testing and why it is important in ensuring the security of an Internet-facing application

Question 8

Describe three of the most common requirements for "secure" software

Question 9

Explain the difference between a threat and a vulnerability in security testing

Question 10

Explain why in testing it is important to understand the target audience.

Web sites usually have a front-end and a back-end. The front-end can usually be tested using white box testing,why is this? Give an example of the information that might be readily available to test the size of an input field on a form and whether it is mandatory or not.

Question 2

Web site testing may involve compatibility testing across multiple browsers. You are testing the Marynet web site, what 4 browsers might you select and why?

Question 3

Why is load testing so important for an e-commerce site?

Question 4

Cookies can be an important part of a Web application. Explain how you might test cookies to see if they are working.