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ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's ATM exam
Question #: 54
Topic #: 2
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Which one of the following metrics to be produced needs traceability between the test cases and each item in a proper test basis?

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Kristeen
3 months ago
C sounds interesting, but I don't see the traceability part.
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Glen
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure A is the only one needing traceability?
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Brandon
3 months ago
A is the right choice, no doubt about it.
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Sean
4 months ago
I think B is more important for tracking progress.
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Isabella
4 months ago
Definitely A, requirements coverage is key!
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Haydee
4 months ago
I feel like mean time between failures might not need traceability, but I'm a bit confused about the specifics.
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Kaitlyn
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe it was about how requirements coverage is essential for ensuring all requirements are tested.
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Willodean
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about trends in defect reporting not needing direct traceability.
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Raelene
5 months ago
I think requirements coverage is the one that needs traceability since it directly relates to the test cases and the requirements.
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Carolynn
5 months ago
Ugh, this is a tough one. I'm not totally sure what the "test basis" is in this context, and how that relates to the different metrics. I might have to guess on this one.
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Alica
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. The key is that the metric needs to have traceability to the test basis. I think that rules out B, C, and D, since those don't seem to require that level of traceability. I'm leaning towards A, but I'll double-check my work.
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Michal
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know traceability is important, but I'm not sure if that's the only factor here. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Benedict
5 months ago
This one seems straightforward - the question is asking about a metric that requires traceability between test cases and the test basis, so I'm pretty confident that the answer is A. Requirements coverage.
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Elena
5 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. The key is understanding how RVCMQ works for load balancing and message delivery.
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Graham
1 year ago
I believe it's D) Cumulative number of reported defects versus cumulative number of resolved defects, as it shows the effectiveness of defect resolution.
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Terina
1 year ago
I'm with the others on this one. Requirements coverage is the metric that needs to be traceable to the test basis. Can't have a proper test if you can't link it back to the requirements!
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Ronnie
1 year ago
Haha, this question is a real 'requirement' for the test, am I right? But seriously, requirements coverage is the way to go.
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Leonie
1 year ago
True, that metric can give insight into the efficiency of defect resolution.
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Reed
1 year ago
I think it's important to track the cumulative number of reported defects versus resolved defects too.
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Oliva
1 year ago
Definitely, it helps ensure that all requirements are being tested.
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Staci
1 year ago
I agree, requirements coverage is crucial for traceability.
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Leonardo
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to have traceability between test cases and requirements.
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Elvis
1 year ago
Haha, good one! Definitely requirements coverage.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between A) and D).
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Audria
1 year ago
I agree with Candida, because traceability is important in testing.
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Candida
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Requirements coverage.
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Amber
2 years ago
I agree, requirements coverage is the clear choice here. It's the only one that directly ties back to the test basis, which is what the question is asking for.
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Raul
2 years ago
Requirements coverage definitely seems like the answer that needs traceability to the test basis. The other options are more about tracking defects and reliability metrics, which don't necessarily require that level of traceability.
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Ashlee
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to have traceability between test cases and the test basis for requirements coverage.
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Gladys
1 year ago
A) Requirements coverage
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Chanel
1 year ago
True, tracking defects is important but doesn't require the same level of traceability as requirements coverage.
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Dexter
1 year ago
D) Cumulative number of reported defects versus cumulative number of resolved defects
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Antione
1 year ago
I agree, requirements coverage is the metric that needs traceability to the test basis.
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Ellsworth
1 year ago
A) Requirements coverage
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