QA Fundamentals · Middle · Question 36 of 75

What is mutation testing?

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Correct answer: Changing code slightly to check that tests detect the change

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If tests still pass after > is changed to >=, they don't check that boundary. Tools like Stryker report the share of mutants killed.

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