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BCS TAE Exam - Topic 3 Question 35 Discussion

A defect in a SUT has been resolved and validated by an automated defect re-test in the current release of the software. This retest has now been added to the automated regression test suite.Which statement BEST describes a reason why this defect could re-occur in future releases?
B) The configuration management process does not properly control the synchronization between software archives
A) Automated defect confirmation testing is not effective at confirming that the resolved defect will continue to work in future releases
C) The automated regression test suite is not run consistently for future releases.
D) The automated regression test suite has a narrower scope of functionality

BCS TAE Exam - Topic 3 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's TAE exam
Question #: 35
Topic #: 3
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A defect in a SUT has been resolved and validated by an automated defect re-test in the current release of the software. This retest has now been added to the automated regression test suite.

Which statement BEST describes a reason why this defect could re-occur in future releases?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Chantell at Feb 11, 2024, 05:28 AM

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Amira
9 months ago
D could definitely lead to issues down the line.
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Lauryn
9 months ago
Wait, how can we be sure the tests cover everything?
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Marisha
10 months ago
B seems like a big risk if archives aren't synced.
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Desmond
10 months ago
I think C is spot on! Consistency is key.
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Eve
10 months ago
Automated tests can miss edge cases.
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Anglea
10 months ago
D seems a bit off to me; I thought the scope of the test suite shouldn't affect the defect's recurrence directly.
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Arletta
10 months ago
C sounds plausible too, but I feel like it depends on how often the regression suite is actually executed.
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Raina
10 months ago
I think B could be a strong contender since poor configuration management can lead to issues in future releases.
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Nickolas
11 months ago
I remember discussing how automated tests might not catch everything, but I'm not sure if that's what A is getting at.
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Hui
11 months ago
Option C seems most likely to me. If the regression suite isn't consistently run, that could definitely lead to the defect resurfacing.
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Mireya
11 months ago
I think the answer is A - the automated defect confirmation testing may not be enough to ensure the fix will hold up in future releases.
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Daren
11 months ago
Hmm, the options all seem plausible. I'll need to carefully consider the implications of each one.
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Corrina
11 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key points before answering.
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Julian
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between the Poisson and Exponential distributions. They both deal with discrete events, right? I'll have to review those concepts before answering this one.
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Shawnda
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the options and the error message before making a decision.
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Kattie
2 years ago
It could be a factor, if the tests are not being run regularly then issues might not be caught.
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Ariel
2 years ago
Do you think the automated regression test suite not being run consistently is a reason for the defect re-occurring?
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Truman
2 years ago
That's a good point, if the process is not in place, the defect could slip through again.
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Kattie
2 years ago
What about the configuration management process not properly controlling synchronization between software archives?
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Ariel
2 years ago
I agree with Truman, if the testing doesn't confirm the defect will work in future releases, it could happen again.
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Truman
2 years ago
I think the defect could re-occur if the automated defect confirmation testing is not effective.
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