ASTQB Exam - Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following is a requirement for portability testing for the future of a mobile application?

AKnowing how the application works today with today's devices

BAnticipating which devices will be popular and how they will be used

CPredicting how personas will change

DCreating new devices via emulators and testing the application on those emulators

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Suggested Answer: B

B is correct. A is only helpful for today, not the future. C might help to understand future usage, but won't tell you which devices will be popular. D would be a lot of work and the accuracy would depend on your creativity and ability to predict the future.

by Hyman at Nov 20, 2025, 03:19 AM

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Dominga

1 month ago

A and B together give a solid foundation for testing.

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Shelba

1 month ago

I lean towards B. Anticipating trends is key for success.

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Stevie

2 months ago

D sounds good, but emulators can't replace real devices.

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Alita

2 months ago

C is interesting. User personas evolve, we must adapt.

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Rusty

2 months ago

A is important too. We need to understand current functionality first.

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Sherill

2 months ago

Totally agree with B, trends change so fast!

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Dyan

2 months ago

Surprised that D is an option, isn't that a bit outdated?

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Carissa

2 months ago

C seems a bit too speculative, not sure about that one.

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Sherman

3 months ago

I think A is just as important! Can't ignore current devices.

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Ria

3 months ago

B is definitely a must for future-proofing apps.

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Brandon

3 months ago

C) Predicting how personas will change. Gotta keep up with the evolving user needs.

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Elvera

4 months ago

A) Knowing how the application works today with today's devices. Solid foundation is important, you know.

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Veronika

4 months ago

D) Creating new devices via emulators and testing the application on those emulators. Gotta stay ahead of the curve!

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Ma

4 months ago

B) Anticipating which devices will be popular and how they will be used. That's the key to future-proofing your mobile app.

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Ivan

4 months ago

Creating emulators sounds familiar, but I feel like it’s more about testing than actual portability requirements.

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Darrin

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about predicting how personas will change. Isn’t that more about user experience than portability?

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Lonna

4 months ago

I think anticipating future devices is crucial. We practiced a question about trends in mobile usage last week, and it seems relevant here.

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Maryrose

5 months ago

I remember discussing how understanding current devices is important, but I’m not sure if that’s enough for portability testing.

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Alpha

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident that the answer is B. Anticipating future device popularity and usage is key for effective portability testing of a mobile app.

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Jose

5 months ago

B is definitely the way to go. We need to stay ahead of the curve and predict future device trends and usage patterns to make our app truly portable.

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Heidy

5 months ago

I think B is crucial. Knowing future devices helps us prepare.

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Breana

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I was leaning towards A, since knowing how the app works on current devices seems important for portability testing. But B and D also seem relevant.

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Ciara

6 months ago

Option D) Definitely. Emulators are the future, just like flying cars and robot butlers.

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Sina

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking D might be the right answer since creating new device emulators and testing the app on them could help us prepare for the future.

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Rodney

6 months ago

I think the answer is B. We need to anticipate which devices will be popular and how they'll be used in the future to ensure our mobile app is portable.

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