ISTQB Exam CT-TAE Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

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Question #: 14
Topic #: 1

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?

AAutomated defect confirmation testing is not effective at confirming that the resolved defect will continue to work in future releases

BThe configuration management process does not properly control the synchronization between software archives

CThe automated regression test suite is not run consistently for future releases.

DThe automated regression test suite has a narrower scope of functionality

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Suggested Answer: C

by Paris at Aug 08, 2023, 06:05 PM

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Malcom

3 months 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

2 months ago

C: D) The automated regression test suite has a narrower scope of functionality

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Karon

2 months ago

B: But what if the defect is really just playing tricks on us, like a software ghost?

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Nana

2 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

25 days ago

A: Absolutely, we need to be thorough to ensure the software is stable and reliable.

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Ciara

26 days 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

29 days ago

B: Yeah, I agree. It's important to have a comprehensive test suite to catch any potential issues.

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Franchesca

1 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

1 months ago

D: Absolutely, a broader scope in the regression test suite is crucial for catching re-occurring defects.

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Sommer

1 months ago

C: Definitely, we need to ensure thorough testing for future releases.

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Stephania

2 months ago

B: Yeah, I agree. If it's too narrow, we might miss potential defects.

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Vilma

2 months ago

A: I think D makes sense. We need to cover all functionalities in the regression test suite.

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Natalie

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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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