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ISTQB CTAL-TM Exam - Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam

Question #: 28
Topic #: 1

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The diagram shows a defect workflow in which two states do not have appropriate names.

Which option could correctly provide the missing state names?

AState X = Open, State Y = Clarification

BState X = Confirmation, State Y = Resolved

CState X = Terminated, State Y = Archived

DState X = Duplicate, State Y = Postponed

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Suggested Answer: A

In a standard defect lifecycle, typical early states include:

Open: when the defect has been logged and confirmed.

Clarification: when more information is needed before further action can be taken.

According to the ISTQB CTFL Syllabus:

'Defects typically go through a life cycle: new, open, assigned, fixed, retested, closed. Variants like 'in clarification' or 'duplicate' may be used depending on the organization's workflow.'

--- ISTQB CTFL Syllabus 2018, Section 5.6

These terms fit the typical transitions in a defect lifecycle, making Option A the correct match.

by Willard at Aug 13, 2026, 03:05 PM

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Margo

4 days ago

I feel like "Terminated" and "Archived" might not fit a typical workflow, but C sounds familiar from a practice question.

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Mayra

9 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think "Resolved" usually comes after "Confirmation," so B could work too.

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Na

14 days ago

I remember we discussed how "Open" is often used for new defects, so A seems plausible.

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