Discuss ASTQB CTFL Exam Topic 3 Question 77

Which of the following types of test tool are most likely to include traceability functions?

(i) Performance testing tool

(ii) Requirements management tool

(iii) Configuration management tool

(iv) Static analysis tool

A(i) and (ii)

B(i) and (iv)

C(ii) and (iii)

D(iii) and (iv)

Suggested Answer: C

Requirements management tools (ii) have traceability because they enable test conditions and subsequently test scripts and defects to be traced back to requirements. Configuration management tools (iii) also need to trace the appropriate version of a test script to the release or version of a system or module.

Performance monitoring tools (i) and static analysis tools (iv) are designed for specific objectives. Neither of these tools particularly need traceability functions.

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35 comments · newest first

Dick 11 months ago

I always thought configuration management was key for traceability!

Micaela 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure static analysis tools even track anything?

Antonio 12 months ago

(ii) and (iii) seem like the best combo for traceability.

Eva 12 months ago

I disagree, performance tools can have traceability too.

Avery 1 year ago

Definitely think it's (ii) Requirements management tool!

Antione 1 year ago

I thought static analysis tools were more about code quality than traceability, so I’m leaning towards options that include requirements management tools.

Noel 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like requirements management tools are the key here, but I can't recall if configuration management tools also play a role.

Carissa 1 year ago

I think performance testing tools might not have traceability functions, but I could be mixing that up with static analysis tools.

Rochell 1 year ago

I remember that requirements management tools are definitely linked to traceability, but I'm not sure about the others.

Janet 1 year ago

Okay, let me review the options again carefully. I think the key is understanding which tools typically focus on tracing requirements and configurations.

Jerry 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. The performance testing tool and static analysis tool don't seem like the obvious choices, but I could be missing something.

Ethan 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is (ii) and (iii) - requirements and configuration management tools usually have traceability built-in.

Mauricio 1 year ago

Hmm, traceability functions - that's a good clue. I'm guessing the requirements management tool and configuration management tool would be the most likely to have that capability.

Alline 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different types of test tools and their typical features.

Fannie 2 years ago

Configuration management and traceability, huh? Sounds like a recipe for job security to me. I'll take it!

Vi 2 years ago

Static analysis tools? Pfft, only if you want to spend hours staring at code and praying for a miracle. Give me a good old-fashioned performance test any day.

Ardella 2 years ago

Requirements management tools are the clear choice here. Gotta make sure those user stories are airtight, am I right?

Josephine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

I believe it's a mix of performance testing and static analysis tools.

Gilberto 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

I think it's a combination of requirements management and configuration management tools.

Marta 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

C) (ii) and (iii)

Rosenda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

Definitely, we need to ensure all requirements are properly tracked.

Vincent 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

A) (i) and (ii)

Willow 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ardella

I agree, requirements management tools are essential for traceability.

Celestine 2 years ago

I believe configuration management tool might also have traceability functions to track changes.

Brande 2 years ago

Hah, traceability? More like a web of confusion if you ask me. But hey, at least it keeps the project managers happy.

Mozelle 2 years ago

I agree with you, Winifred. Requirements management tool helps in tracing back to the requirements.

Ryann 2 years ago

Configuration management tools are definitely the way to go for traceability. Gotta keep track of all those changes, you know?

Shoshana 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

C) (ii) and (iii)

Vallie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

B) (i) and (iv)

Wilford 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

A) (i) and (ii)

Nikita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

D) (iii) and (iv)

Dyan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

C) (ii) and (iii)

Christiane 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

B) (i) and (iv)

Ruthann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ryann

A) (i) and (ii)

Winifred 2 years ago

I think requirements management tool is most likely to include traceability functions.

ASTQB CTFL Exam - Topic 3 Question 77 Discussion