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ISTQB CT-TAE Exam - Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CT-TAE exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 1
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A defect in a SUT has been resolved and validated by an automated defect re-test in the current release of the software. This retest has now been added to the automated regression test suite.

Which statement BEST describes a reason why this defect could re-occur in future releases?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Mariann
6 months ago
D could be a problem too, a narrow scope might miss edge cases.
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Douglass
6 months ago
Wait, are we really saying automated tests can’t catch everything? That’s surprising!
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Dexter
7 months ago
A is a valid concern, but I think it's more about the test suite's scope.
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Marjory
7 months ago
I disagree, B is the real issue. If config management is weak, anything can happen.
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Raina
7 months ago
C makes sense, if the tests aren't run consistently, issues can slip through.
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Reyes
7 months ago
Option D sounds familiar, but I wonder if a narrower scope really means the defect could reoccur. I might need to think about that one more.
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Kayleigh
7 months ago
I feel like option C makes sense too, especially if the regression suite isn't run consistently. I saw a similar question in our practice tests.
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Sunny
8 months ago
I think option B could be a strong contender since poor configuration management can lead to issues in future releases, but I need to double-check that.
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Tayna
8 months ago
I remember discussing how automated tests might not catch all edge cases, so option A seems plausible but I'm not entirely sure.
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Josefa
8 months ago
I'm a little confused by the options. Action Plans and Financial Goals don't seem relevant to this scenario. I'm leaning towards either Flows or Actionable Relationship Center, but I'll need to review the details more closely.
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Yoko
8 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the difference between verification and validation, so I think I can handle this one.
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Malcom
1 year ago
I'm just gonna throw this out there: what if the defect is secretly a living, breathing entity, and it keeps escaping the automated tests like some kind of software Houdini? Now that's a horror movie I'd watch!
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Nickie
1 year ago
C: D) The automated regression test suite has a narrower scope of functionality
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Karon
1 year ago
B: But what if the defect is really just playing tricks on us, like a software ghost?
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Nana
1 year ago
A: A) Automated defect confirmation testing is not effective at confirming that the resolved defect will continue to work in future releases
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Winifred
1 year ago
Hmm, B seems like the culprit to me. If the code archives aren't synced up properly, who knows what could be lurking in those shadows, waiting to pounce. Gotta keep those version control ducks in a row!
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Jaime
1 year ago
Ooh, tricky one! I'd have to say D is the answer. If the regression suite's scope is too narrow, it might not be hitting all the right areas. Gotta cast a wide net, folks!
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Elenor
11 months ago
A: Absolutely, we need to be thorough to ensure the software is stable and reliable.
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Ciara
11 months ago
C: Totally, we can't afford to miss any areas that could cause the defect to re-occur in future releases.
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Owen
11 months ago
B: Yeah, I agree. It's important to have a comprehensive test suite to catch any potential issues.
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Franchesca
11 months ago
A: I think D is the answer too. We need to make sure we cover all functionalities in the regression tests.
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Luann
11 months ago
D: Absolutely, a broader scope in the regression test suite is crucial for catching re-occurring defects.
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Sommer
12 months ago
C: Definitely, we need to ensure thorough testing for future releases.
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Stephania
1 year ago
B: Yeah, I agree. If it's too narrow, we might miss potential defects.
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Vilma
1 year ago
A: I think D makes sense. We need to cover all functionalities in the regression test suite.
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Natalie
1 year ago
I'm gonna have to go with A on this one. Automated tests can be great, but they don't always catch everything. You need those human eyes to really confirm the fix is legit.
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Julianna
1 year ago
But what if the regression test suite is not run consistently for future releases? That could also lead to the defect re-occurring, right?
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Devora
1 year ago
Option C seems the most logical choice. If the regression suite isn't consistently run, that's a clear path for the defect to resurface. Gotta keep those tests churning, you know?
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Tamekia
1 year ago
Definitely, we can't afford to miss any potential defects that could resurface.
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Ressie
1 year ago
I agree, consistency is key when it comes to running regression tests.
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Amie
1 year ago
I agree with you, Nickole. If the testing is not thorough, the defect might slip through again.
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Nickole
1 year ago
I think the defect could re-occur if the automated defect confirmation testing is not effective.
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