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What is a key characteristic of white-box testing?

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Testing Fundamentals - Testing Models and Approaches
What is a key characteristic of white-box testing?
ATesting only the user interface
BTesting based on software requirements only
CTesting without any knowledge of the code
DTesting internal code structure and logic
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define white-box testing

    White-box testing involves examining internal code and logic.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Testing based on requirements or UI only is black-box or UI testing, not white-box.

  3. Final Answer:

    Testing internal code structure and logic -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    White-box = Code structure testing [OK]
Quick Trick: White-box tests code internals directly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mixing up code knowledge with UI testing
  • Assuming white-box ignores requirements

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