Discuss BCS CTFL4 Exam Topic 2 Question 18

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

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.

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38 comments · newest first

Hildegarde 10 months ago

Status of the defect should definitely be included too!

Frank 11 months ago

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

Callie 11 months ago

I think change history is also important here.

Julianna 11 months ago

Totally agree, need a clear reproduction path!

Joanna 11 months ago

Missing steps to reproduce the defect.

Cathrine 12 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.

Rolland 12 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.

Carma 12 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.

Shaun 1 year 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.

Sue 1 year 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.

Holley 1 year 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.

Lawanda 1 year 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.

Stevie 1 year 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.

Nadine 2 years ago

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

Soledad 2 years ago

↳ replying to Nadine

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

Davida 2 years ago

↳ replying to Nadine

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

Janet 2 years ago

↳ replying to Nadine

B) Change history.

Cordell 2 years ago

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

Meaghan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Cordell

D) Status of defect

Chauncey 2 years ago

↳ replying to Cordell

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

Ty 2 years ago

↳ replying to Cordell

B) Change history.

Silva 2 years ago

↳ replying to Cordell

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

Ezekiel 2 years ago

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

Gary 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ezekiel

Option B) Change history is missing.

Andrew 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ezekiel

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

Audry 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ezekiel

Option D) Status of defect is missing.

Silva 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ezekiel

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

Marshall 2 years ago

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

Beata 2 years 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.

Beatriz 2 years ago

↳ replying to Beata

D) Status of defect

Wilda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Beata

C) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

Laurena 2 years ago

↳ replying to Beata

B) Change history.

Stefanie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Beata

A) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

Maynard 2 years ago

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

Lourdes 2 years 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?

Rosalind 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lourdes

C) Status of defect

Loise 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lourdes

B) Conclusions, recommendations, and approvals.

Son 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lourdes

A) Description of the defect to enable reproduction.

BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion