ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 83 Discussion

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Question #: 83
Topic #: 1

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For which of the following activities would the costs be classified as a cost of detection? K2 1 credit

AWriting test specifications according to the test design

BTraining developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project

CRe-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect

DFixing field failures

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by Beata at Apr 06, 2026, 09:52 AM

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2 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about training being more of a prevention cost rather than detection.

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7 days ago

I think cost of detection relates to identifying defects, so maybe C is the right answer since it involves verifying a fix.

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