ISTQB Exam CTAL-TM Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 1

You are looking to Improve the efficiency of testing. The developers have been claiming that the majority of defect reports they receive are invalid either due to the test environment or because the tester did not follow the right steps In a standard defect management process where should you look for more information about these invalid defects?

AIn the ones that are stuck in the In Progress state

BIn the ones that are Resolved but not Closed

CIn the ones that are in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix

DIn the ones with the status of Re-Opened

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Suggested Answer: C

Context Analysis:

The developers claim many defect reports are invalid. Reviewing defects that are rejected or closed without fixes can highlight issues like incorrect environment setup or missed testing steps.

Evaluation of Options:

A . In the ones that are stuck in the In Progress state:

Incorrect. These defects are still being investigated, not confirmed as invalid.

B . In the ones that are Resolved but not Closed:

Incorrect. These defects have been fixed but not yet verified; they are not considered invalid.

C . In the ones that are in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix:

Correct. Rejected defects are marked invalid and are directly related to the problem described.

D . In the ones with the status of Re-Opened:

Incorrect. Re-opened defects indicate recurring or unresolved issues, not invalid reports.

Syllabus Alignment:

ISTQB highlights analyzing defect statuses to improve defect reporting and management processes (TM-2.3.5).

ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-2.3.5)

by Destiny at Aug 03, 2025, 12:22 PM

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Huey

1 days ago

This seems like a straightforward question about defect management. I'd focus on the key information provided - that the developers are claiming most defects are invalid due to the test environment or tester error. The question is asking where to look for more information on these invalid defects, so I'd likely choose option C.

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Daron

14 days ago

I'd go with B. The resolved but not closed ones seem like the obvious place to look for those pesky invalid defects. Developers, am I right? Always trying to pass the buck.

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Aretha

2 months ago

I think we should look at the ones in the status Rejected or Closed without a fix.

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Princess

2 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is C. Those rejected or closed defects without a fix are probably where the invalid ones are hiding. Gotta dig through the trash to find the good stuff, am I right?

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Linn

5 days ago

I agree, C seems like the right choice. We need to focus on the rejected or closed defects without a fix.

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