CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) — Question 200

A project manager wants to be confident that the most crucial functions of a new software build work and that the software is ready for the next testing phase. Which of the following types of testing should be done?

Answer options

• A. Performance
• B. Smoke
• C. Regression
• D. Unit

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Smoke testing, which verifies that the most critical functionalities of the software are working properly before proceeding to more in-depth testing phases. Performance testing (A) assesses system speed and responsiveness, Regression testing (C) ensures that new code changes don't negatively impact existing features, and Unit testing (D) focuses on individual components rather than the overall functionality.