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ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

For which of the following activities would the costs be classified as a cost of detection? K2 1 credit
A) Writing test specifications according to the test design
B) Training developers to better understand the new features of the coding language they will use on the project
C) Re-running a test case, during the system testing phase, to verify that a fix eliminates a previously found defect
D) Fixing field failures

ISTQB ATM Exam - Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
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

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Suggested Answer: A

by Evan at May 15, 2026, 03:21 AM

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Georgiann
C is definitely a cost of detection.
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Cherilyn
5 days ago
I could be wrong, but I feel like A could also be related to detection since writing test specs helps in finding issues early on.
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Carmen
10 days ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think fixing field failures is more about correction, so D doesn't seem to fit as a detection cost.
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Detra
15 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about training being more about prevention than detection, so that might rule out B.
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Carli
2 months ago
I think costs of detection relate to identifying defects, so maybe C is the right answer since it involves verifying a fix.
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