What is the difference between Smoke and Sanity testing and why are they called by these names?
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There are two type of test types, Smoke and Sanity.  What they are exactly? Here we go.....\n\nThe general definition (related to Hardware) of Smoke Testing is:\nSmoke testing is a safe harmless procedure of blowing smoke into parts of the sewer and drain lines to detect sources of unwanted leaks   and sources of sewer odors.\n\nIt it is related to s/w, the definition is\nSmoke testing is non-exhaustive software testing, ascertaining that the most crucial functions of a program work, but not bothering with finer details.\n\nSanity testing is a cursory testing; it is performed whenever a cursory testing is sufficient to prove the application is functioning according to specifications. This level of testing is a subset of regression testing. It normally includes a set of core tests of basic GUI functionality to demonstrate connectivity to the database, application servers, printers, etc.
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Basically, The one I'm used to seeing is a morality/loss prevention test, and the name of the game is to try to catch you in a contradiction. They will ask a series of questions and re-ask switching the wording around  seeing if this causes you to contradict your self. So READ CAREFULLY! On one level I don't agree with these because they wind up testing their ability to confuse you rather than a true test for a moral response.
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Yeah smoke, what else can you call them!!
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Beta is a name used by software developers that want to test their programs out first- to see if there any bugs present in the programs that can be fixed. One can assume that they use the term "beta" because it's second-rate (or not quite the perfection they seek that is called "alpha").
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Well I dont know above answer.\n\nBut I found you looking for questions related to testing and Winrunner so I thought following link could help you.
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A serial killer is an irrational person who kills, over and over...\n\nA cigarette, on the other hand, is an inanimate object.\nIt doesn't kill.\nUnfortunately, people use it to kill themselves.
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No, the quote you are refering to is speaking about the president of a tobacco company.  It was used in an anti-smoking commercial to show the ignorance of the tobacco industry and the degree to which they have gone to cover up their knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking.
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There a article called "TEST REVIEW: The Smell Identification Test" in the Journal Forensic Neuropsychology (vol 1, Number 4, 1999)\n\nNot sure it the same test you are talking about
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Not all smoke is full of harmful emmissions. At the CDC for example, they will burn diseases in a keln, and you will see some of the thickest black smoke you've ever seen come out of the stack, but the smoke is completely harmless. The heat is required to completely kill the diseases after they finish their research.
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There has been a mind-control program regarding second-hand smoke instigated by the controllers of the medical industry.\nThey are struggling to hide the fact that vaccinations are killing people, and they put it down to second hand smoke and sun bathing.\nSecond hand smoke has far less effect that the pollution from a passing car, and is certainly far less dangerous than vaccination.\n\nThe Vaccination Hoax\nhttp://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html
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even thou smokes contain rocket fuel funnily enough dope contains a hell of a lot more tar & the T.H.C is really bad for your chemical balance in your brain with long use sorry dude! but hey there both gonna kill you so why not do both?\nlol (pass the douche to the left hand side)
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Software testing is where you will have the test cases and scripts to you will follow them to verify if software is working as intended.\n\nBut Software Quality Assurance is the whole testing process right from What do we need for testing? How many people do we need? What environment do we need? It also includes the development of Test Plan, Test Cases , Scripts and all other documents.\n\nSoftware testing is a subset of SQA. I hope this is clear for you.
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It has been my expirence in the corporate world  they give you your test before you start, they have to notify you of ramdon testing and that should be inclucded in your offer or employee handbook, they cannot just pop up on you with a test unless it has been otherwise already a give you would get the random test, and on that note why do they condiser "smoke " to be so bad, i find it makes you a lot more creative and will get you a whole lot more involved...
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they're both bad second hand smoke is worse because most people who are inhaling the second hand smoke aren't ususally smokers, so it affects them more. I recently read a dear abby letter that addressed this question. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucda/20060126/lf_ucda/dangerposedbysecondhandsmokeiscalledintoquestion;_ylt=AvRvjRtt.OVVBMI5k8l73bnNbbUC;_ylu=X3oDMTBjMHVqMTQ4BHNlYwN5bnN1YmNhdA--
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Before a company releases a computer program to the public, it has to go through testing. Both alpha and beta testing are key phases of the product's development, helping make sure it works properly. \nHow did the names originate? In the 1960s, IBM decided to call their tests "alpha" (the first letter of the Greek alphabet) and "beta" (the second letter). The alpha test was done on the unit's parts, and the subsequent beta test was done on the unit's operating system. \n\nThe names have stuck, but their meanings have changed. Today, an alpha test refers to the first test on the initial version of a product, often done by company employees. The product is usually unstable, but it gives developers a preview of the finished version. \n\nThe next test, the beta test, is done by a limited number of outsiders. The software is much more functional, but still contains plenty of errors that developers fix with the testers' feedback. After debugging and polishing, the product is finally ready to be released to the public. \n\nSome beta tests are distributed on the Web to give the program some "real-world" exposure. If you want in on the action, check out Beta News for articles and downloads. The programs may be a little buggy, but, hey, at least you get them first.
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ever notice that hardcore non-smokers never complain about industrial smokestacks, car exhaust fumes, diesel fumes, or cow farts!  not the smoke from a stove or fireplace.  not the local chicken processing plant or the paper mill??  just about the rights of a smoker.  we're in training by our government & a few "i think i'm perfect" people.  kinda' like Pavlov's dog.
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both terms are interchangeable.  But dictionary term is listed under dekameter.