ASTQB CTFL Exam - Topic 4 Question 94 Discussion

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Question #: 94
Topic #: 4

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Which statement correctly describes the public and profession aspects of the code of ethics?

APublic: Certified software testers shall act in the best interests of their client and employer (being consistent with the wider public interest). Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.

BPublic: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest. Profession: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions.

CPublic: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions. Profession: Certified software testers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of their profession.

DPublic: Certified software testers shall consider the wider public interest in their actions. Profession: Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of their industry consistent with the public interest.

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Suggested Answer: D

All other answers contain an activity identified as analysis and design that is part of implementation and test execution.

by Alesia at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Antonio

2 days ago

Haha, I bet the test writers had a field day coming up with these options!

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Kristofer

24 days ago

Option D is also a good choice, but B is more complete.

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Margarita

29 days ago

I agree, option B is the most comprehensive and accurate description.

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Glory

1 month ago

Option B seems to capture the essence of the public and professional aspects well.

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Camellia

1 month ago

I’m confused about the difference between the public and profession aspects. I thought both should focus on the public interest, but I’m not sure which option captures that best.

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Bok

1 month ago

I feel like I practiced a question similar to this, and I’m leaning towards option C, but I can’t quite recall the details about lifelong learning.

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Blondell

2 months ago

I think option A sounds familiar because it mentions acting in the best interests of clients and the public, which seems important.

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Ilona

2 months ago

I remember something about the public interest being a priority for testers, but I'm not sure which option emphasizes that correctly.

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Hubert

2 months ago

Hmm, this is the kind of question I need to approach systematically. I'll break down each option, identify the key differences, and then select the one that best fits the description.

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Ty

2 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The distinction between public interest and professional integrity seems clear to me. I'll go with my gut on this.

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Lili

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'll need to re-read the question and options a few times to make sure I understand the nuances. Gotta be careful not to overthink this.

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Aleta

3 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key is to identify which statement best captures the distinction between the public interest and the professional integrity aspects. I'll need to weigh each option carefully.

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Raylene

3 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about the key differences between the public and profession aspects of the code of ethics.

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