BCS CTFL4 Exam - Topic 4 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CTFL4 exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following is not an example of a typical generic skill required for testing?

ABe able to apply test-driven development

BBe able to use test management tools and defect tracking tools

CBe able to communicate defects and failures to developers as objectively as possible

DPossess the necessary social skills that support effective teamwork

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Suggested Answer: B

Good traceability between the test basis and test work products provides several advantages: i. Analyzing the impact of changes: Traceability allows for easy identification of which parts of the test work products will be affected by changes in the requirements or design, facilitating impact analysis. iv . Making testing auditable: Traceability ensures that there is a clear connection between the requirements and the test cases, which makes the testing process auditable and provides evidence that all requirements have been tested.

by Gerald at Sep 15, 2024, 07:41 AM

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Tomoko

5 months ago

I’m surprised A is even an option here!

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Kerry

5 months ago

Wait, are we really saying A isn’t important?

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Frederica

6 months ago

Totally agree, C is crucial for communication.

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Catarina

6 months ago

I think D is pretty essential too!

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Kizzy

6 months ago

A is definitely not a typical skill for testing.

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Barbra

6 months ago

I feel like social skills for teamwork are essential, but I’m not sure if they fit the definition of a testing skill.

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Muriel

6 months ago

Communicating defects seems really important, but I wonder if it’s more specific than generic.

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Holley

7 months ago

I think using test management tools is definitely a typical skill, but I’m a bit confused about the others.

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Natalie

7 months ago

I remember discussing test-driven development in class, but I’m not sure if it’s considered a generic skill.

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Noel

7 months ago

I feel confident that A is the correct answer here. Generic testing skills are more about things like problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication - not specific development practices like test-driven development.

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Rochell

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know test-driven development is a common practice, but I'm not sure if it's considered a generic testing skill. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Kiera

7 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is A - "Be able to apply test-driven development" since that's more of a software development practice rather than a generic testing skill.

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Danilo

7 months ago

Okay, let me see. The question is asking for something that's not a typical generic testing skill. I'm pretty sure B, C, and D are all important skills for testers, so that leaves A as the odd one out. I'll go with that.

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Cammy

7 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the differences between the Latin square and factorial designs. The question is asking about the primary advantage of the Latin square, so I'll need to consider how it compares to the factorial.

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Titus

1 year ago

Wait, there are generic skills other than 'being able to find the most obscure bugs that no one else can replicate'? Mind. Blown.

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Lynelle

11 months ago

D) Possess the necessary social skills that support effective teamwork

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Jacquelyne

11 months ago

C) Be able to communicate defects and failures to developers as objectively as possible

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Tawna

11 months ago

B) Be able to use test management tools and defect tracking tools

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Ronnie

12 months ago

A) Be able to apply test-driven development

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Rodolfo

1 year ago

Teamwork skills? Psh, I thought the only generic skill a tester needs is the ability to drink endless cups of coffee while staring at a screen all day.

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