ISTQB ATTA Exam - Topic 10 Question 118 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's ATTA exam

Question #: 118
Topic #: 10

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Part 7 "Test Process & Incident Management"

The development manager asks you to identify suitable test coverage entry criteria for a component test. Which TWO of the following would you recommend as appropriate for entry criteria to a component testing phase? 2 credits [K3]

A100% statement coverage

BNo critical outstanding defects

CTest log available

DCode review completed

EStatic analysis shows no major violations

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Suggested Answer: D, E

by Erinn at Nov 20, 2025, 06:46 PM

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Tony

16 hours ago

E is a must-have for quality assurance!

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Larae

6 days ago

C seems unnecessary; who needs a test log before testing?

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Precious

11 days ago

Wait, isn't 100% coverage unrealistic?

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Joesph

16 days ago

Haha, 100% statement coverage? Good one! That's like trying to catch a greased pig. B and E are the practical choices here.

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Cheryl

21 days ago

Hmm, I'd say B and C. Test logs are crucial for tracking progress and identifying issues. Can't have a proper component test without that.

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Blythe

27 days ago

I'd go with B and D. Code review is a must before you even think about testing. Gotta make sure the code is up to par first.

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Mose

1 month ago

B and E are definitely the way to go. No critical defects and a clean static analysis - that's the sweet spot for component testing.

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Ronny

1 month ago

I feel like "Code review completed" is a solid choice too. It ensures that the code has been vetted before we start testing, right?

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Wai

1 month ago

I recall that having a test log available is important, but I'm not convinced it should be a strict entry criterion. Maybe it’s more of a best practice?

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Chauncey

2 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about 100% statement coverage being necessary. I remember some practice questions suggested that coverage metrics can vary based on the project.

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Teri

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards B and E as the best choices here. No critical defects is a must, and static analysis can help catch some issues before we dive into component testing.

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Leonie

2 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about C and E. A test log seems more relevant for the overall testing process, and static analysis is good but may not cover everything we need to check at this stage.

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Elke

2 months ago

I think B and D are good options - no critical defects and a completed code review would help ensure the component is ready for more thorough testing.

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Earleen

2 months ago

I think A is important too, though.

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Deandrea

2 months ago

I think option B, "No critical outstanding defects," is definitely a good entry criterion. It makes sense to start testing only when the critical issues are resolved.

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Margot

3 months ago

B and E for sure. Gotta make sure the code is solid and the static analysis is clean. No point in testing a hot mess!

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Carri

3 months ago

B and D are definitely the way to go!

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Jennifer

3 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure 100% statement coverage is a bit too strict for just the component testing phase. That's more of a full system testing goal.

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Daniela

3 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and which ones would be most appropriate for component testing entry criteria.

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