ASTQB Exam CTFL Topic 3 Question 57 Discussion

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Question #: 57
Topic #: 3

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What can a risk-based approach to testing provide?

AThe types of test techniques to be employed.

BThe total tests needed to provide 100 per cent coverage.

CAn estimation of the total cost of testing.

DOnly that test execution is effective at reducing risk.

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by Jacqueline at Mar 18, 2024, 10:02 PM

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Lashon

3 months ago

Hold on, is this question asking about reducing risk or increasing the number of test cases? I'm confused!

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Heike

4 months ago

D? Really? I don't think anyone would suggest that test execution alone is enough to reduce risk. That's just silly.

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Tony

2 months ago

C) An estimation of the total cost of testing.

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Alease

2 months ago

B) The total tests needed to provide 100 per cent coverage.

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Reid

2 months ago

C) An estimation of the total cost of testing.

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Derick

2 months ago

B) The total tests needed to provide 100 per cent coverage.

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Leota

2 months ago

A) The types of test techniques to be employed.

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Latrice

2 months ago

A) The types of test techniques to be employed.

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Stefany

4 months ago

C seems the most practical answer. Estimating the testing costs is crucial for project planning and budgeting.

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Ardella

4 months ago

Wow, B really is aiming for the stars, isn't it? 100% coverage? I'd settle for a reasonable level of coverage that addresses the key risks.

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Carrol

3 months ago

D) Only that test execution is effective at reducing risk.

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Tuyet

3 months ago

Wow, B really is aiming for the stars, isn't it? 100% coverage? I'd settle for a reasonable level of coverage that addresses the key risks.

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Heike

3 months ago

C) An estimation of the total cost of testing.

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Ranee

3 months ago

A) The types of test techniques to be employed.

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Renato

4 months ago

Option A sounds like the way to go. A risk-based approach should help determine the most appropriate testing techniques.

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Valentine

3 months ago

Yes, it helps in focusing on the areas that pose the highest risk.

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Keith

3 months ago

I agree, using the right test techniques is crucial for a risk-based approach.

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Tijuana

5 months ago

But doesn't it also help in determining the types of test techniques to be employed?

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Novella

5 months ago

I agree with Brigette. It helps in prioritizing testing efforts based on the level of risk.

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Brigette

5 months ago

I think a risk-based approach to testing can provide an estimation of the total cost of testing.

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