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Software Testing · End Term · 10 May 2026 · January 2026 term

Question 8: Consider the following code segment. A mutant needs to be…

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Consider the following code segment.

A mutant needs to be created by removing the declaration of in . Which of the following mutation operators can be used for this purpose?

Consider the following code segment.
  1. A

    Super Keyword Deletion (SKD)

  2. B

    Overriding Method Deletion (OMD)

  3. C

    Parent Constructor Deletion (PCD)

  4. D

    Hiding Variable Deletion (HVD)

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Correct answer

  • D

    Hiding Variable Deletion (HVD)

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Question 8 of 23 in the IIT Madras BS Software Testing (Software Testing) End Term paper sat on 10 May 2026, in the January 2026 term (Sw Testing 06 May 26). It carries 5 marks.

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