ISTQB Exam CTAL-TM Topic 7 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISTQB's CTAL-TM exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 7

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In relation to cost of quality, which of the following would be classified as a cost of detection? SELECT ONE OPTION

ACorrecting errors found in a requirements review.

BFixing defects found in unit testing.

CTraining developers to write more secure code.

DDesigning test cases and writing test scripts.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Sheridan at Mar 07, 2025, 05:29 AM

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Dorian

4 months ago

That's a good point, Dorethea. Training developers can help prevent defects from occurring in the first place.

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Rusty

4 months ago

Haha, good one Cassi! I guess you could say that's a 'defensive' approach to quality. It's like trying to dodge the ball instead of catching it.

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Troy

4 months ago

C) Training developers to write more secure code.

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Art

4 months ago

B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.

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Brock

4 months ago

A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.

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Dorethea

4 months ago

I believe C) Training developers to write more secure code could also be a cost of detection.

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Cassi

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Wouldn't training developers to write more secure code also fall under the cost of detection? They're learning to identify and prevent defects early on.

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Stephaine

3 months ago

D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.

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Katy

3 months ago

C) Training developers to write more secure code.

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Crissy

4 months ago

B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.

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Remedios

4 months ago

A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.

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Melvin

4 months ago

I agree with Dorian, because designing test cases helps in detecting defects early.

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Tamie

4 months ago

I agree with Audra, Option D is the correct answer. Investing in testing and quality assurance upfront is way more cost-effective than fixing issues later on.

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Dorian

5 months ago

I think the answer is D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.

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Audra

5 months ago

Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Designing test cases and writing test scripts is all about detecting and identifying issues, so it fits the cost of detection category perfectly.

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Dana

4 months ago

I agree, option D is definitely a cost of detection. It's all about finding and fixing issues before they become bigger problems.

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Elke

4 months ago

Option D seems like the obvious choice here. Designing test cases and writing test scripts is all about detecting and identifying issues, so it fits the cost of detection category perfectly.

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