This deep dive covers Deep Dive: Test Plan Example within Testing for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Testing in 3.2 Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 4 of 7 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Deep Dive: Test Plan Example
| Test | Test Data | Type | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Normal | Accepted |
| 2 | 18 | Boundary | Accepted (lower limit) |
| 3 | 17 | Boundary | Rejected (below limit) |
| 4 | 65 | Boundary | Accepted (upper limit) |
| 5 | 66 | Boundary | Rejected (above limit) |
| 6 | "twenty" | Erroneous | Rejected (wrong type) |
| 7 | -5 | Erroneous | Rejected (negative) |
Practice questions for Testing
A program accepts scores between 0 and 100. Which value is an example of erroneous test data?
Explain what a logic error is and give one reason why it is harder to find than a syntax error.
Quick recall flashcards
What is boundary test data?
Values at the edge of valid ranges (just inside and outside limits)
What is normal test data?
Typical, everyday values the program should handle