What is difference between SYSTEM SOFTWARE and APPLICATION SOFTWARE?
system software is the operating system (windows system) and application software (power point app)
How many types of applications?
4: desktop, client server, mobile, web-based
Tiers of web based applications?
Web tier (GUI), server tier, database
What is GUI?
Graphic user interface (Frontend)
Functional vs non functional testing
Functional: intended to do
Non functional: performance, how the functionality should perform
What is test scenario?
test of application, what QA is trying to validate
Types of scenarios?
positive and negative
What is a mobile application?
applications downloaded on phone or tablet
What is a desktop application?
installed locally, doesn’t need internet connection to run (NOTEPAD)
What is web based application?
web access through browser (chrome, safari)
What is client server application?
application installed on computer and requires internet access to work (skype)
What is automation qa?
tester who writes code that will test application
What is manual qa?
tester who tests applications manually
What is front end?
what we see, GUI
What is back end?
divided into 2 : database(where data is stored) and servers (where info is processed)
