Software Quality Assurance & Test

## **Objective:**  

The purpose of this assignment is to assess your foundational knowledge in **software engineering, related courses, and programming languages** before diving deeper into software testing concepts. This will help the instructor understand your background and tailor the course material accordingly.  

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## **Assignment Tasks:**  

### **Part 1: Software Engineering & Related Course Background** *(300-500 words)*  

1. Briefly describe your academic/professional experience in **software engineering**.  

   - Have you taken any formal courses in software engineering? If yes, list them.  

   - What key concepts (e.g., SDLC, requirements engineering, design patterns, testing) are you familiar with?  

   - Have you worked on any software development projects (academic or professional)? Briefly explain your role.  

2. Have you taken any **related courses** (e.g., Software Development, Databases, Algorithms, QA)?  

   - List the most relevant courses and briefly explain how they relate to software testing.  

### **Part 2: Programming Language Background** *(200-400 words)*  

1. List the **programming languages** you are familiar with and rate your proficiency (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).  

2. Have you used any **testing frameworks or tools** (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, pytest, Postman)? If yes, describe your experience.  

3. How comfortable are you with writing **test cases or debugging code**? Provide examples if possible.  

### **Part 3: Self-Reflection** *(100-200 words)*  

1. What are your **expectations** from this software testing course?  

2. Do you have any **specific areas** in software testing you want to focus on (e.g., automation, security testing, performance testing)?  

3. What challenges do you anticipate in learning software testing, and how do you plan to overcome them?  

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## **Submission Guidelines:**  

- Format: **PDF or Word document**  

- Font: **Times New Roman / Arial, 12pt**  

- Due Date: **[Insert Due Date]**  

- Submission: **Upload to [LMS/Email/Platform]**  

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## **Evaluation Criteria:**  

| Criteria | Max Points |  

|----------|------------|  

| Clarity & Completeness of Responses | 30 |  

| Depth of Software Engineering Knowledge | 25 |  

| Programming Language Proficiency | 25 |  

| Self-Reflection & Expectations | 20 |  

| **Total** | **100** |  

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This assignment helps bridge your prior knowledge with upcoming software testing concepts. Be honest and detailed in your responses—this is not graded for correctness but for understanding your background.  

**Good luck!** 🚀