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ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam
Question #: 17
Topic #: 1
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Which statement about defect management in hybrid software development is TRUE?

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Suggested Answer: A

A hybrid approach often necessitates flexible planning across development models. Aligning defect fixes to the specific development characteristics ensures clarity and efficiency.

''The way in which defects are logged may vary depending on... the test level and the software development lifecycle model.''

-- ISTQB-CTFL_Syllabus_2018_V3.1, section 5.6


by Annelle at Nov 22, 2025, 10:59 AM

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Stephaine
9 hours ago
C makes sense, Agile teams are always iterating.
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Leota
6 days ago
I disagree, B seems more accurate. Different tools are essential!
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Christoper
11 days ago
Option D? Really? That's the opposite of how it should be. Agile teams are all about rapid feedback and fixing issues early.
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Thaddeus
16 days ago
Option C is clearly the right answer. Agile teams need to address defects more frequently than sequential teams.
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Dierdre
21 days ago
Option B is just silly. Teams can use the same defect management tools regardless of their development model.
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Yvonne
26 days ago
I think option A is correct. Aligning fixes to a separate plan makes sense when teams are using different development models.
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Aretha
1 month ago
I thought we covered that sequential teams usually have more structured processes, so maybe D is the right choice? I'm not completely confident though.
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Octavio
1 month ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it mentioned Agile teams needing more frequent meetings, which makes me lean towards C.
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Frankie
1 month ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think we talked about how Agile and sequential teams might use the same tools, so B feels off.
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Ronna
2 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer. Defect management is typically more formal and less frequent in sequential development, compared to the more iterative Agile approach.
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Ira
2 months ago
I'm leaning towards option A. When you have multiple teams working in different models, it makes sense that you'd need to align the defect management to account for those differences.
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Sheridan
2 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know that Agile teams tend to have more frequent check-ins and iterations, so option C seems plausible. But I'm not sure if that applies to defect management specifically.
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Kyoko
2 months ago
I remember discussing how different teams might need tailored plans for defect fixes, so A seems plausible.
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Barbra
2 months ago
A is definitely true, teams need to align their plans.
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Misty
3 months ago
Haha, option D is a joke. Defect management in sequential models? Good luck with that!
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Elza
3 months ago
I'm not totally sure about this one. I think the key is understanding how the development models affect the defect management process, but I'm not confident in my ability to compare them.
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Fletcher
3 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between Agile and sequential development models and how that might impact defect management.
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Alona
2 months ago
I think A makes the most sense. Different models need tailored plans.
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German
3 months ago
C seems right. Agile teams are more dynamic, so they need frequent meetings.
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