# Software Quality Assurance (QA, Short) Assessment

## Description
The Software Quality Assurance (QA) (Short) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills necessary for Quality Assurance Analysts to design and execute software quality programs, evaluating candidates and employees across key areas including test planning and test case design, defect identification and lifecycle management, types of testing and when to apply them, requirements analysis and test coverage, test execution and reporting to stakeholders, and QA within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The test measures understanding of critical QA concepts such as functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing, as well as test estimation, risk-based testing priorities, verification and validation activities, entry and exit criteria, configuration management, review techniques, and quality metrics used to communicate testing progress.

The assessment uses a variety of question formats, including multiple choice, multiple correct answer, and essay composition questions, with one or more questions scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate evaluation of written responses. Questions are drawn from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating, and one or more questions include individual time limits to further support test integrity and enhance the predictive value of results.

## Competencies Measures
- Defect Identification, Documentation, and Lifecycle Management
- Defect Identification, Documentation, and Lifecycle Management (Free Text Responses)
- Requirements Analysis and Test Coverage
- Test Planning and Test Case Design
- Test Planning and Test Case Design (Free Text Responses)
- Types of Testing and When to Apply Them

## Metadata
- **Duration:** 14.0 Minutes
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Type:** Skills/Knowledge Assessment (Test)
- **Last Updated:** July 1, 2026

## Catalog Link
View additional details or to administer the assessment to a candidate here:
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