BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CTFL4 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

You are testing the latest version of an air-traffic control system prior to production deployment using exploratory testing. After following an unusual sequence of input steps, the system crashes. After the crash, you document a defect report with the following information:

* Title: System crashes unexpectedly during input.

* Brief summary: System crashes when an unusual sequence of inputs is used.

* Version: V1.001

* Test: Exploratory testing prior to production deployment

* Priority: Urgent

* Risk: High

* Reference: Screenshot of crashed application

What critical Information Is missing from this report?

AConclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

BChange history.

CDescription of the defect to enable reproduction.

DStatus of defect

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Suggested Answer: C

The critical information missing from the defect report is a detailed description of the defect to enable reproduction. A clear and concise description of the steps taken to reproduce the defect is essential for developers to understand the context and to be able to replicate the issue in their environment. Without this information, it can be challenging to diagnose and fix the defect. The ISTQB CTFL syllabus emphasizes the importance of providing all necessary details in a defect report to facilitate effective communication and resolution.

by Norah at Oct 22, 2024, 02:20 PM

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Hildegarde

3 months ago

Status of the defect should definitely be included too!

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Frank

4 months ago

Wait, how did it crash with just unusual inputs? Sounds odd.

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Callie

4 months ago

I think change history is also important here.

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Julianna

4 months ago

Totally agree, need a clear reproduction path!

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Joanna

4 months ago

Missing steps to reproduce the defect.

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Cathrine

4 months ago

I feel like change history could be important, but I’m leaning more towards the need for a reproduction description. That seems critical for understanding the crash.

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Rolland

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to identify missing information in a bug report. I think a detailed description of how to reproduce the defect is definitely needed here.

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Carma

5 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think including the status of the defect might be crucial too. It helps track whether it’s been addressed or not.

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Shaun

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of having a clear reproduction step in defect reports. Without that, it’s hard for developers to fix the issue.

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Sue

5 months ago

Easy peasy! The answer is clearly C. The report is missing the key details needed to reproduce the defect, which is essential for the development team to investigate and fix the issue. The other options are nice-to-haves, but this is the most critical information that's missing.

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Holley

5 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I can see the argument for options A and C, but I think the most critical piece of information missing is the status of the defect. Without that, it's hard to know how to prioritize and address the issue. I'll go with option D.

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Lawanda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm torn between options A and C. I think the report is missing some conclusions and recommendations, but the description to reproduce the defect is also crucial. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Stevie

5 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. The key information missing is the description of the defect to enable reproduction, so I'll go with option C.

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Nadine

1 year ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote this report was just like, 'Eh, good enough!' *facepalm*

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Soledad

1 year ago

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

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Davida

1 year ago

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

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Janet

1 year ago

B) Change history.

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Cordell

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say the missing 'Change history' is also a big deal. How do we know this isn't a known issue?

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Meaghan

1 year ago

D) Status of defect

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Chauncey

1 year ago

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

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Ty

1 year ago

B) Change history.

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Silva

1 year ago

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

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Ezekiel

1 year ago

Typical. They always forget the crucial details. At least they included a screenshot, that's something I guess.

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Gary

1 year ago

Option B) Change history is missing.

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Andrew

1 year ago

Option A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals are missing.

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Audry

1 year ago

Option D) Status of defect is missing.

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Silva

1 year ago

Option C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction is missing.

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Marshall

1 year ago

I agree with Maynard. Without a description of the defect, it will be difficult for developers to reproduce and fix the issue.

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Beata

1 year ago

Agree, the report needs a step-by-step explanation of the unusual input sequence. Without that, it's going to be a nightmare to investigate and fix.

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Beatriz

1 year ago

D) Status of defect

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Wilda

1 year ago

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

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Laurena

1 year ago

B) Change history.

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Stefanie

1 year ago

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

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Maynard

1 year ago

I think the critical information missing is the description of the defect to enable reproduction.

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Lourdes

1 year ago

The defect report is missing a detailed description of the input sequence that caused the crash. How are we supposed to reproduce the issue without that information?

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Rosalind

1 year ago

C) Status of defect

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Loise

1 year ago

B) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

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Son

1 year ago

A) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

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