Black box testing

Term

Jump to a topic

See every item in the sequence

Definition

Testing inputs against expected outputs with no knowledge of the internal code.

Example: The tester only sees what goes in and what comes out.

Found in: school notes.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 OOP.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
Short answer: Compare black box and white box

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Testing inputs against expected outputs with no knowledge of the internal code.” Then apply it: The tester only sees what goes in and what comes out.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

General advice

No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.

Go deeper

Flashcard: Black box testing in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Testing and code quality (Year 11)
Notes: Apply and evaluate strategies used by software developers to manage the security of… (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Black box testing

Check yourself

Explain “Black box testing” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.

Reveal the answer

Testing inputs against expected outputs with no knowledge of the internal code.

Example: The tester only sees what goes in and what comes out.

Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Fill in the blanks, Short answer.