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Which of the following defect statistics will provide input to be used for improvement in the defect reporting process?
Suggested Answer: C
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Purpose of the Questio n :
Identifying metrics to improve the defect reporting process by reducing ambiguities or improving accuracy.
Evaluation of Options:
A . Number of defect reports re-opened:
Incorrect. This reflects issues with defect resolution rather than reporting.
B . Number of defects in a particular area of the code:
Incorrect. This metric pertains to defect clustering, not the reporting process.
C . Number of defect reports rejected by the developers:
Correct. Rejected reports often indicate poor reporting quality (e.g., insufficient details, incorrect categorization), directly highlighting areas for improvement.
D . Number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced:
Incorrect. This is a measure of defect detection efficiency, not reporting quality.
Syllabus Alignment:
The syllabus stresses the importance of using defect metrics to refine processes, including reporting accuracy (TM-2.3.5).
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus (TM-2.3.5)
42 comments · newest first
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Wilda
10 months ago
Not sure about C, could be useful in some cases.
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Eva
10 months ago
I think B is more important for targeted improvements.
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Mertie
10 months ago
C seems like a waste of time, honestly.
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Jettie
10 months ago
D is surprising, I didn't realize that was tracked!
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Tiffiny
11 months ago
A is definitely a key metric!
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Douglass
11 months ago
I lean towards option B since knowing where defects are concentrated could help target improvements, but I wonder if it's the best choice overall.
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Florinda
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused about option C. Rejected reports might not directly help improve the process, but they could indicate misunderstandings in defect reporting.
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Marnie
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like option D could also be important because it shows how defects are being caught late in the process.
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Ricki
12 months ago
I think option A might be relevant since re-opened defects could indicate issues in the reporting process, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Marguerita
12 months ago
I'm confident the correct answer is C - the number of defect reports rejected by the developers. That would show where the reporting process needs to be tightened up or clarified.
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Willetta
12 months ago
The number of defects found in a later phase than they were introduced seems like it could provide valuable insight for improving the process. That would highlight where the reporting is breaking down.
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Elke
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'm trying to think through the different defect statistics and which one would be most useful for improving the reporting process. Let me re-read the options carefully.
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Marci
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about defect statistics. I think the number of defect reports re-opened would be a good indicator for improving the defect reporting process.
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Moon
1 year ago
The number of defects found in a later phase than they were introduced is a great indicator. It can help us catch issues earlier in the development cycle.
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Annita
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
CA
Carmela
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
LA
Lashanda
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
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Doug
1 year ago
Haha, I wonder if the developers just have a 'reject all' button on their desks!
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Sharika
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
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Weldon
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
JU
Julio
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
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Domitila
1 year ago
I believe the number of defect reports rejected by the developers is also crucial, as it shows potential issues with the reporting process itself.
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Charlie
1 year ago
The number of defect reports rejected by developers is an interesting statistic. It might reveal communication or process problems between QA and development.
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Glenna
1 year ago
D) Number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced
DO
Dominque
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
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Moon
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
DE
Detra
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
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Kerry
1 year ago
I think the number of defects in a particular area of the code is crucial. It can help us identify problem areas and focus our improvement efforts.
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Reita
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
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Royal
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
JA
Jacquelyne
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
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Luann
2 years ago
The number of defect reports re-opened seems like a good metric to track. It could indicate issues with the original defect resolution process.
CA
Carmela
1 year ago
D) Number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced
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Davida
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
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Leatha
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
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Kristofer
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
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Belen
1 year ago
D) Number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced
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Jospeh
1 year ago
C) Number of defect reports rejected by the developers
BE
Benton
1 year ago
B) Number of defects in a particular area of the code
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Mollie
1 year ago
A) Number of defect reports re-opened
AD
Adria
2 years ago
I agree with Candra, that data can help identify where the process needs to be improved.
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Candra
2 years ago
I think the number of defects found in a phase later than they were introduced is important for improvement.