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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
Suggested Answer: D
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Stephanie
10 months ago
I thought fixing defects was just part of the process, not detection!
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Curtis
11 months ago
Wait, isn't training more about prevention than detection?
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Isaac
11 months ago
I disagree, B seems more like a detection cost to me.
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Launa
11 months ago
Definitely think it's D, test cases are key.
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Katina
11 months ago
Cost of detection is all about finding issues early!
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Eloisa
12 months ago
Designing test cases sounds like it fits the detection category, but I need to double-check my notes on this.
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Tesha
12 months ago
I feel like training developers could be more about prevention than detection, but I could be wrong.
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Leigha
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where fixing defects was considered a cost of failure, not detection.
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Sabina
1 year ago
I think the cost of detection is related to identifying issues before they become bigger problems, so maybe it's about testing?
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Hyman
1 year ago
I've got this one! Designing test cases and writing test scripts is definitely a cost of detection. That's all about finding and identifying defects before they make it into the final product. Easy peasy.
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Shantell
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Correcting errors found in a requirements review, fixing defects found in unit testing, and designing test cases and writing test scripts all seem like they would fall under the detection costs category. I'm leaning towards option D.
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Avery
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the different cost of quality categories, but I'm not totally confident in applying them to these specific examples. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Therese
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question on cost of quality. I think the key is to identify which option represents a cost of detection, which are the costs associated with finding and identifying defects.
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Dorian
2 years ago
That's a good point, Dorethea. Training developers can help prevent defects from occurring in the first place.
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Rusty
2 years 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
2 years ago
C) Training developers to write more secure code.
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Art
2 years ago
B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.
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Brock
2 years ago
A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.
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Dorethea
2 years ago
I believe C) Training developers to write more secure code could also be a cost of detection.
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Cassi
2 years 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
2 years ago
D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.
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Katy
2 years ago
C) Training developers to write more secure code.
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Crissy
2 years ago
B) Fixing defects found in unit testing.
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Remedios
2 years ago
A) Correcting errors found in a requirements review.
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Melvin
2 years ago
I agree with Dorian, because designing test cases helps in detecting defects early.
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Tamie
2 years 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
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) Designing test cases and writing test scripts.
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Audra
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.