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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

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Amira
3 months ago
D could definitely lead to issues down the line.
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Lauryn
3 months ago
Wait, how can we be sure the tests cover everything?
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Marisha
4 months ago
B seems like a big risk if archives aren't synced.
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Desmond
4 months ago
I think C is spot on! Consistency is key.
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Eve
4 months ago
Automated tests can miss edge cases.
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Anglea
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
Hmm, the options all seem plausible. I'll need to carefully consider the implications of each one.
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Corrina
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key points before answering.
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Julian
5 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
5 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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