What is the purpose of smoke testing in software testing?

Options

  • A. To test every possible input combination
  • B. To verify that the basic functionalities of a build are working
  • C. To measure maximum system capacity
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. To verify that the basic functionalities of a build are working

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Smoke Testing is a preliminary test performed on a new software build to check whether its critical functionalities work and whether the build is stable enough for further testing.