ASQ CSQE Exam - Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CSQE exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following software metrics is based on a nominal scale-1

ARoot cause of defect, logic error data definition, etc

BSevering of a defect, critical, major, minor, etc.

CDefect density: number per function point, etc.

DDefect discovery rate: number detected per day, etc.

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Suggested Answer: C

When a defect is discovered during the test phase, the earliest phase in the software lifecycle that could need rework to resolve the defect is often the requirements phase because:

Root Cause Analysis: Many defects originate from misunderstandings or errors in the initial requirements. If the requirements are incorrect or incomplete, it will affect all subsequent phases.

Impact on Design and Implementation: Incorrect requirements lead to flawed design and implementation, necessitating rework in these phases as well.

Cost of Fixing Defects: The cost and effort to fix defects increase exponentially the later they are found in the development lifecycle. Addressing issues at the requirements stage is more cost-effective.

by Cyndy at Sep 07, 2024, 09:18 PM

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Desmond

3 months ago

D seems like it could fit too, but I'm not sure.

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Tony

3 months ago

Wait, I thought all these metrics were nominal?

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Twana

3 months ago

C is about numbers, not nominal.

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James

4 months ago

I think A is more accurate, though.

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Desiree

4 months ago

B is definitely based on a nominal scale.

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Amie

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m confused because I thought nominal scales could apply to any categorical data.

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Bobbye

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like root cause analysis might not be nominal either.

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Marshall

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about defect density being more quantitative, so it might not be nominal.

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Malinda

5 months ago

I think a nominal scale is about categorizing data without any order, so maybe option B with the severity levels fits that?

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Sherrell

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options all seem related to software defects, but I'm not sure which one is specifically based on a nominal scale. I'll have to guess on this one.

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Bettina

5 months ago

Okay, I've got it! The answer has to be B. Severity of a defect is measured on a nominal scale, unlike the other options which are based on ratio or interval scales.

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Delsie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, so I'll need to think it through carefully. Let me re-read the question and options again.

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Layla

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward software metrics question. I think the answer is B - Severity of a defect, since that's based on a nominal scale.

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Janessa

5 months ago

Whoa, this is a tricky one. The design thinking process has a lot of nuances, and I want to make sure I select the most relevant questions. I'll need to think carefully about the core principles involved.

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Cristy

9 months ago

If the answer isn't B, I'm going to have a major defect with the exam writer.

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Rolande

9 months ago

I'm just hoping the correct answer isn't 'the number of coffee stains on the tester's keyboard' - that would be a real nominal scale.

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Melissa

8 months ago

D) Defect discovery rate: number detected per day, etc.

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Frederick

8 months ago

C) Defect density: number per function point, etc.

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Moon

8 months ago

B) Severing of a defect, critical, major, minor, etc.

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Joanna

8 months ago

A) Root cause of defect, logic error data definition, etc

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Lavera

9 months ago

B has got to be the answer. Severity rankings like critical, major, and minor are textbook examples of a nominal scale metric.

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Melodie

8 months ago

Definitely B. Severity levels like critical and major fit the criteria for nominal scale.

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Marvel

9 months ago

Yes, B makes sense. It's a clear example of a nominal scale metric.

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Reita

9 months ago

I agree, B is the correct answer. Severity rankings are definitely based on a nominal scale.

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Jamal

10 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to have to go with D. Defect discovery rate, because it's a count per unit of time.

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Apolonia

9 months ago

User 3: I agree with the original user, D seems like the best choice. Defect discovery rate is a count per unit of time.

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Valda

9 months ago

User 2: I'm not sure, but I'm leaning towards C. Defect density seems like it could be based on a nominal scale.

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Rikki

10 months ago

User 1: I think it's B. Severing of a defect sounds like it's based on a nominal scale.

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Carol

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. All the options seem related to defects, but I'll go with C. Defect density sounds like a nominal scale metric.

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Kirk

8 months ago

Portia: Hmm, maybe I should reconsider my choice then.

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Lezlie

8 months ago

User 3: I agree with Lezlie, D sounds like a good choice.

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Portia

8 months ago

User 2: I'm not sure, but I'll go with D. Defect discovery rate seems like it could be based on a nominal scale.

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Donette

9 months ago

User 1: I think it's B. Severing of a defect sounds like a nominal scale metric.

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Anika

10 months ago

I think the answer is B. Severity of a defect is based on a nominal scale.

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Raina

10 months ago

User 2: I agree, severity of a defect is definitely based on a nominal scale.

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Carey

10 months ago

User 1: I think the answer is B. Severity of a defect is based on a nominal scale.

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Alverta

11 months ago

Hmm, that makes sense too. I can see how defect density would be based on a nominal scale.

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Nelida

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Defect density: number per function point, etc.

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Alverta

11 months ago

I think the answer is B) Severing of a defect, critical, major, minor, etc.

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