Software Testing papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 63 Software Testing papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2022–2026 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 1,175 questions: how long each exam is, how many marks it carries, which kinds of question it asks and how often a wrong answer costs marks. Every paper is on Software Testing PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Software Testing papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 63 |
| Questions | 1,175 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2022–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Software Testing paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Testing Quiz 1 | 30 | 19 | 101 | 120 min | 75% MCQ, 18% MSQ, 7% numerical |
| Software Testing Quiz 2 | 13 | 18 | 100 | 120 min | 91% MCQ, 9% MSQ |
| Software Testing End Term | 20 | 21 | 100 | 180 min | 89% MCQ, 11% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Software Testing
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 976 | 83% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 163 | 14% |
| Numerical answer | 36 | 3% |
Most Software Testing questions carry 4, 5 or 6 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Software Testing exam covers
| Exam | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4. |
| Quiz 2 | Quiz 2 is held at the end of week 8 and covers the content of weeks 1–8, with the weight on weeks 5–8. |
| End Term | The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course. |
How to practise Software Testing
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Software Testing paper, by exam and year.
- Open a paper in learning mode to see each answer and its explanation as you go.
- A few days before the exam, take one as a timed mock test: it is marked the moment you submit, with the paper’s own marks and negative marks.
- Check your answers against the answer keys, then review the questions you got wrong.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Software Testing Quiz 1?
A typical Software Testing Quiz 1 has 19 questions for 101 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 30 papers here. See every Software Testing Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Software Testing Quiz 2?
A typical Software Testing Quiz 2 has 18 questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 13 papers here. See every Software Testing Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Software Testing End Term?
A typical Software Testing End Term has 21 questions for 100 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 20 papers here. See every Software Testing End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Software Testing?
None of the 1,175 Software Testing questions here carries negative marks in its paper, so an unanswered question and a wrong one both score zero.
What types of questions come in IITM BS Software Testing?
Across every Software Testing paper here: 83% MCQ, 14% MSQ, 3% numerical. Most questions carry 4, 5 or 6 marks.