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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?
Suggested Answer: A
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40 comments · newest first
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Maryln
11 months ago
I think D is also a valid point, but C feels clearer.
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Annita
11 months ago
Totally agree with C, that makes the most sense!
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Milly
12 months ago
Wait, how did they mix up 50% with 5%?
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Tiffiny
12 months ago
Definitely C, the discount is the effect here.
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Nana
12 months ago
The requirement stated 50% instead of 5%.
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Matthew
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
But isn't the incorrect requirement the root cause of the issue?
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Mi
2 years ago
I agree with Rebecka, the audit finding led to investigating the software code.
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Rebecka
2 years ago
I think the audit finding is the root cause.