ISTQB Exam ATA Topic 6 Question 73 Discussion

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Question #: 73
Topic #: 6

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Which of the following descriptions is an example of the use of defect taxonomies? Number of correct answers: 1 [K2] 1 credit

AGrouping defects found in execution by functional areas

BFollowing a defect management process through testing

CRunning tests with the aim of finding as many defects as possible

DUsing a list of known defect types to penetrate the security of computer systems

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by Sharika at Aug 02, 2024, 09:40 PM

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Delisa

4 days ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is A - grouping defects by functional areas is a common use of defect taxonomies.

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Rochell

6 days ago

Okay, let me see... Users are pre-synced into Workspace ONE Access from Active Directory, so I'll go with option B.

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Lilli

5 months ago

Ah, so we're testing the testers now? D) is a bold move, but I don't think I'd recommend it unless you're a professional penetration tester.

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Roslyn

5 months ago

Running tests to find as many defects as possible is a noble goal, but I don't think that's the best description of defect taxonomies. Hmm, tough choice here.

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Brittani

3 months ago

C) Running tests with the aim of finding as many defects as possible

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Celeste

4 months ago

B) Following a defect management process through testing

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Jamey

4 months ago

A) Grouping defects found in execution by functional areas

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Mireya

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards B) following a defect management process. That seems like a logical way to handle the defects discovered during testing.

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Billy

4 months ago

C) Running tests with the aim of finding as many defects as possible

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Dwight

4 months ago

That makes sense. It's important to have a structured approach to managing defects.

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Johnson

5 months ago

B) Following a defect management process through testing

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Francoise

5 months ago

A) Grouping defects found in execution by functional areas

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Dudley

5 months ago

D) Using a list of known defect types to penetrate security systems? That's just asking for trouble! I hope no one tries that approach.

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Pamela

5 months ago

D) Using a list of known defect types to penetrate the security of computer systems

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Dalene

5 months ago

C) Running tests with the aim of finding as many defects as possible

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Mabel

5 months ago

B) Following a defect management process through testing

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Natalya

5 months ago

A) Grouping defects found in execution by functional areas

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Martina

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) Using a list of known defect types to penetrate the security of computer systems.

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Katheryn

6 months ago

Grouping defects by functional areas sounds like a good way to organize and analyze the issues found during testing. I think that's the right answer here.

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