Discuss ISQI CTFL_Syll_4.0 Exam Topic 1 Question 53

After being in operation for many years, a document management system must be decommissioned as it has reached its end of life. This system will not be replaced by any other new system. A legal obligation provides that all documents within the system must be kept for at least 20 years in a state archive.

Which of the following statements about maintenance testing for decommissioning of this system is true?

ANo maintenance testing is required as this system will not be replaced

BData migration testing is required as part of maintenance testing

CConfirmation testing is required as part of maintenance testing

DRegression testing is required as part of maintenance testing

Suggested Answer: B

When a document management system is decommissioned, maintenance testing must include data migration testing to ensure that all documents are correctly transferred to a state archive, meeting legal requirements for long-term storage. This process verifies that data integrity is maintained during migration.

ISTQB CTFL Syllabus 4.0, Chapter 2.3, page 29: Maintenance Testing and Data Migration

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17 comments · newest first

Oneida 1 month ago

Definitely B. We need to check the data before archiving.

Deane 1 month ago

I feel like A is too dismissive of the process.

Gayla 2 months ago

C is about verifying data integrity. That’s essential.

Tamra 2 months ago

B covers the legal obligation. We must ensure data is safe.

Tina 2 months ago

D doesn't fit. No new system means no regression needed.

Kristeen 2 months ago

A seems wrong. We can't just ignore maintenance.

Leana 2 months ago

I agree, but C makes sense too. Confirmation testing is important.

Alton 2 months ago

I think B is the right answer. Data migration is crucial.

Tiera 3 months ago

Definitely B, can't just leave old data untested!

Ceola 3 months ago

Wait, no regression testing? That seems risky!

Yolando 3 months ago

C sounds reasonable, we need to confirm everything is intact.

Rebecka 3 months ago

I disagree, A makes sense since there's no new system coming in.

Ronna 3 months ago

I think B is the right choice since data needs to be preserved.

Lera 3 months ago

I recall that maintenance testing is usually about ensuring the system still functions correctly, but since this system is being decommissioned, I’m confused about what’s really needed.

Olive 4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to consider the implications of decommissioning, and I think regression testing wouldn't apply here since there's no new system.

Kathrine 4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like data migration testing might be necessary since we have to keep the documents for 20 years.

Alberta 4 months ago

I remember discussing that even if a system is decommissioned, we might still need to ensure the data is intact, so I think confirmation testing could be relevant.

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