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iSQI CTFL_Syll2018 Exam - Topic 1 Question 68 Discussion

A software application incorrectly provided customers discounts of 50% off their total purchases rf the purchases exceeded S100. II, was discovered through an audit that the discount should have been only 5% off these purchases. A root cause analysis uncovered that the requirements incorrectly stated 50% instead of 5% in this scenario.Which of the following MOST accurately reflects this scenario?
A) The audit finding is the root cause, requiring a root cause analysis which led to investigating the software code, design, and requirements
B) An issue with the design is determined to be the root cause of the incorrect calculation
C) The incorrect customer discount is the effect and the reason for the requirement error is the root cause
D) The audit finding is the root cause, the incorrect calculation of 50% is the defect, and the incorrect requirement is the effect

iSQI CTFL_Syll2018 Exam - Topic 1 Question 68 Discussion

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Question #: 68
Topic #: 1
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A software application incorrectly provided customers discounts of 50% off their total purchases rf the purchases exceeded S100. II, was discovered through an audit that the discount should have been only 5% off these purchases. A root cause analysis uncovered that the requirements incorrectly stated 50% instead of 5% in this scenario.

Which of the following MOST accurately reflects this scenario?

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Maryln
10 months ago
I think D is also a valid point, but C feels clearer.
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Annita
10 months ago
Totally agree with C, that makes the most sense!
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Milly
10 months ago
Wait, how did they mix up 50% with 5%?
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Tiffiny
10 months ago
Definitely C, the discount is the effect here.
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Nana
10 months ago
The requirement stated 50% instead of 5%.
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Matthew
11 months ago
I think I might have mixed up the terms in my studies. The audit finding seems important, but I wonder if it really is the root cause as stated in option A.
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Meaghan
11 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we had to differentiate between effects and root causes. I feel like option C is the best fit here.
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Christiane
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I thought the audit finding was just a part of the process, not the root cause itself. Maybe option D?
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Annice
11 months ago
I remember discussing how root causes should focus on the underlying issue, not just the symptoms. So, I think option C makes sense.
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Katlyn
11 months ago
The value stream, that's the one! Lean is focused on identifying and improving that flow of activities. I remember discussing this in class, so I feel good about selecting C for the answer.
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Nakita
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'm not sure exactly what they mean by "statement coverage." I'll need to review my notes on testing concepts to make sure I understand this properly.
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Lynelle
11 months ago
Hmm, let me think... I know the Balanced Scorecard had four perspectives, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the exact ones. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I get this right.
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Gilma
1 year ago
Hold up, 50% off? Sign me up! Jokes aside, I think C is the way to go here. Gotta love when a simple typo causes all kinds of chaos.
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Nancey
1 year ago
D) The audit finding is the root cause, the incorrect calculation of 50% is the defect, and the incorrect requirement is the effect
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Stevie
1 year ago
B) An issue with the design is determined to be the root cause of the incorrect calculation
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Lauryn
1 year ago
A) The audit finding is the root cause, requiring a root cause analysis which led to investigating the software code, design, and requirements
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France
1 year ago
C) The incorrect customer discount is the effect and the reason for the requirement error is the root cause
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Micaela
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old tale of requirements gone wrong. I agree with C - the root cause seems to be the incorrect requirement, which led to the faulty discount calculation.
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Caprice
1 year ago
I agree with you, the incorrect requirement seems to be the root cause of the problem.
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Augustine
1 year ago
I believe the issue lies with the design, causing the incorrect calculation.
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Trina
1 year ago
I think the audit finding is the root cause, which led to investigating the software code and requirements.
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Roxane
1 year ago
Haha, 50% off? That's quite the discount mishap! I'd have to go with C as well. Can't believe they didn't catch that during the requirements gathering phase.
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Izetta
1 year ago
It's important to always double-check requirements to avoid these kinds of mishaps.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
Definitely, it's surprising that the error wasn't caught earlier in the process.
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Corrie
1 year ago
I agree, C seems to be the most accurate reflection of the scenario.
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Gladys
1 year ago
Interesting. I was initially leaning towards D, but I can see how C might be the most accurate reflection of the scenario. Gotta love those pesky requirement errors!
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Dominque
1 year ago
Definitely, it's crucial to identify the root cause to prevent these kinds of mistakes in the future.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
I think C makes sense because the incorrect discount is just the effect of the requirement error.
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Aliza
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important to always double check the requirements before implementing them.
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Elbert
1 year ago
I agree, requirement errors can really cause a lot of issues.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
Definitely, it's crucial to identify the root cause to prevent these kinds of mistakes in the future.
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Bernardine
1 year ago
I think C makes sense because the incorrect discount is just the effect of the requirement error.
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Jose
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important to always double check the requirements before implementing them.
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Pamella
1 year ago
I agree, requirement errors can really cause a lot of issues.
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Kristeen
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'd say the correct answer is C - the incorrect discount is the effect, and the requirement error is the root cause.
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Kris
1 year ago
I agree, the incorrect discount is just the effect of the requirement error.
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Ellen
1 year ago
I think the audit finding is the root cause, leading to a root cause analysis.
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Val
1 year ago
But isn't the incorrect requirement the root cause of the issue?
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Mi
1 year ago
I agree with Rebecka, the audit finding led to investigating the software code.
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Rebecka
1 year ago
I think the audit finding is the root cause.
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