Discuss ISQI CTFL_Syll_4.0 Exam Topic 1 Question 3

Which of the following statements describes regression testing?

I) Retesting of a fixed defect

II) Testing of an already tested program

III) Testing of new functionality in a program

IV) Regression testing applies only to functional testing

V) Tests that do not nave to be repeatable, because They are only used once

AII, IV, V

BI, III, IV

CII

DI, IV

Suggested Answer: C

Regression testing is the re-running of functional and non-functional tests to ensure that previously developed and tested software still performs as expected after a change1It does not involve retesting of a fixed defect, testing of new functionality, or applying only to functional testing.Tests that are used for regression testing should be repeatable, because they are used to verify the stability of the software after each change2Reference= ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Syllabus, Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2, Page 291; ISTQB Glossary of Testing Terms v4.0, Page 292

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15 comments · newest first

Keena 11 months ago

I agree, it’s mainly about testing previously tested programs.

Valene 11 months ago

Wait, are you saying tests don't have to be repeatable? That sounds off.

Danilo 11 months ago

Definitely not just functional testing, that's a misconception.

Darrin 11 months ago

I thought it was just for testing new features too.

Tawny 12 months ago

Regression testing is all about retesting fixed defects!

Maryln 12 months ago

I feel like I remember regression testing being more about retesting fixed defects, so I think I might lean towards option A.

Claudia 12 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think I recall that I and II are correct, but I'm not completely confident about III.

Gearldine 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about IV; I thought regression testing could apply to both functional and non-functional testing.

Werner 1 year ago

I remember regression testing is about ensuring that new changes haven't broken existing functionality, so I think II is definitely part of it.

Brice 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. Regression testing is all about making sure existing features still work after changes, so the correct answer has to be one of the options that captures that.

Arlene 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a strategy here. Regression testing is about retesting existing functionality, so I'll focus on the options that mention that.

Dexter 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the statements. I'll need to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand the differences between them.

Noel 1 year ago

This question is a bit tricky, but I think I can figure it out. Let me think through the options carefully.

Shenika 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the triple constraints are important in project management, but I can't quite remember the exact three. Let me think this through...

Carey 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the firewall reboot is not required, that's just for the license activation. Gotta remember those two key steps.

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