ASTQB CTFL Exam - Topic 1 Question 72 Discussion

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Statement Coverage will not check for the following:

AMissing Statements

BUnused Branches

CDead Code

DUnused Statement

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by Allene at Sep 15, 2024, 07:01 PM

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Osvaldo

7 months ago

Yeah, it really doesn't cover everything.

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Micah

7 months ago

I thought it would catch unused statements too.

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Vincenza

7 months ago

Wait, it doesn't check for dead code? That's surprising!

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Salome

7 months ago

Totally agree, it misses unused branches!

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Linn

7 months ago

Statement Coverage only checks executed statements.

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Rashad

8 months ago

I thought statement coverage was supposed to catch all statements, but it doesn't really check for missing statements, right?

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Emmett

8 months ago

I feel like unused statements might be the right choice, but I could be mixing it up with something else we studied.

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Ashlyn

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question about dead code and how it relates to coverage, so maybe that's the answer here?

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Launa

8 months ago

I think statement coverage doesn't check for unused branches, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Jody

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Statement coverage focuses on executing each statement, but it won't catch things like unused branches or dead code. I'll make sure to consider those other aspects as well.

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Kris

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review my notes on the various testing techniques to make sure I understand the nuances.

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Tamar

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between statement coverage and other testing approaches.

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Nobuko

8 months ago

I'm confident I know the answer to this. Statement coverage is all about ensuring each statement is executed, but it doesn't guarantee that the code is fully tested for other potential issues.

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Kizzy

9 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think I've got a good handle on the valid combinations of policies for a policy subject.

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Louvenia

2 years ago

I believe Statement Coverage will not check for Unused Branches.

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Georgene

2 years ago

I'm pretty sure Statement Coverage is supposed to cover all of those things. This question is trying to trick us, I can feel it in my bones.

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Lashaunda

2 years ago

D) Unused Statement - that's my favorite kind of statement! No need to worry about it if it's not being used, right? *wink*

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Loreta

2 years ago

D) Unused Statement - Haha, yeah, if it's not being used, then it's not really adding value!

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Christene

2 years ago

C) Dead Code - Dead code can cause issues, so it's good to identify and remove it.

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Deeanna

2 years ago

B) Unused Branches - Yeah, it's crucial to check for any branches that are not being used.

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Callie

2 years ago

A) Missing Statements - It's important to make sure all statements are present in the code.

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Louisa

2 years ago

I agree with you, Jovita. Dead Code is not checked by Statement Coverage.

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Floyd

2 years ago

Wait, so Statement Coverage doesn't cover the things it's supposed to cover? That's like a doctor saying they'll treat your broken arm, but won't actually check it for any issues. Weird.

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